Potato News from the Americas

The National Potato Council (NPC) today revealed its latest report on the economic impact of the USA potato industry.

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a leading manufacturer of snack food production systems, has promoted Shawn Moye to Senior Vice President of Global Sales to support the continued growth of the business.

Jornada de capacitación sobre técnicas de fertilización para productores de papa en la provincia de Otuzco.

El Parque Papas y Yara unen fuerzas para llevar adelante la primer producción de papas con huella de carbono certificada del mundo.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) recently announced funding for a four-year, Potatoes USA-supported research project to develop and evaluate potential alternatives to neonicotinoids for pest management of potato crops.

Michigan-grown spuds deliver a pile of economic activity, generating more than USD 2.5 billion to the state’s GDP and supporting around 21,700 Michigan jobs, according to a report released today by the Michigan Potato Industry Commission.

Precios bajos en Perú y se espera que bajen aun más en el futuro próximo debido a aumento en la oferta.

A leading North American potato event is making its biennial return to Charlottetown’s Eastlink Centre, this week! Thursday and Friday, February 22nd and 23rd

Lay's® debuts of its latest flavor innovation: Lay's® Sweet & Spicy Honey flavored chips.

Globally inspired flavors, evolving use of kitchen appliances, and a surge in breakfast foods are just some of the emerging trends identified in Future of Frozen Food 2024

Precios en Brasil se mantienen al alza pese a una demanda debil. La importación desde Argentina se mantiene constante.

Total Canadian Potato Storage Holdings on February 1, 2024 totalled 74,031 million cwt which is up 8.2% over February 2023 and well above the five-year average

Southern Fabrication Works (SFW) has announced its selection as the exclusive distribution partner for PIP in the Americas!

Folson Farms works to produce quality potatoes in the rich soils of the Red River Valley.

Comienza la cosecha en el sur del Valle del Yaqui, la actividad aumenta pero se espera que para marzo el trabajo llegue a su máximo.

A sustainable business. A healthy planet. A responsibility to all. Purposeful actions that benefit our world and the bottom line ensure successful operations at Simplot now and well into the future.

Se celebró el día de campo de HZPC America Latina en Balcarce. Gran concurrencia y gran despliegue de variedades auguran un futuro auspicioso.

Increased operational costs, energy efficiency regulations, and rising labor costs are driving the demand for robotic solutions. The robotic case-packing industry has been growing steadily in response to these needs. It's estimated that the industry could reach USD 70 billion by the end of next year.