Potato News

El estado de Aguascalientes vuelve a producir papa después de 30 años, volviendo a expandir la difusión del cultivo por el territorio mexicano.

United States' seed potatoes are a unique commodity for their exceptional quality, multiple varieties and stringent certification process. That was the message participants took away from the biannual Seed Symposium, hosted at Potatoes USA’s Denver headquarters in July.

Retail demand and consumption is improving this week and should continue to do so upon the return of schools this week following the summer break.

Branston, one of the UK’s leading potato suppliers, has appointed a new general manager at its Lincoln site as part of its ambitious growth plans.

PoLoPo, a molecular farming pioneer has announced it will begin supplying patatin, the native protein in potatoes, to commercial clients following regulatory approval.

This week, the first potatoes will arrive for Royal Avebe's potato campaign. The potatoes from Avebe's farmer members will be processed into potato starch and potato protein.

Belgian machine builder Sticomax, a leading holding in machine building for the food industry, announces the acquisition of Dutch sector company DutchTecSource (DTS).

World Water Week kicks off August 25-29. The team at PepsiCo Foods North America understands water is both a precious resource and necessary for their business from growing crops, manufacturing and even as an ingredient.

The Triple Pickle Poutine is made with 100% Canadian cheese curds and potatoes, topped with gravy, two deep fried pickles, diced pickles and now, Garlic Dill sauce. The addition of the Garlic Dill makes the pickle factor three-fold and replaces the original Ranch sauce from its predecessor

La campaña española ya se encuentra en plena actividad y las primeras impresiones son muy auspiciosas para el sector.

The potato shortage in Odisha (India) has eased somewhat after the West Bengal government allowed the supply of potato to other states for a week. Experts suggest increasing local production by using HTPS seeds and improving storage facilities.

Michael W. Rice has retired from his position on the Utz Brands Board of Directors, and William "B.J." Werzyn Jr. has been appointed to fill the vacancy, effective August 20.

En Tucumán, la zona productiva por excelencia del norte del país, instituciones y productores se reunieron para un evento que anticipa el futuro de la semilla en la región.

Baja oferta hace a los precios altos en los principales del mercado del país, así como a la felicidad del sector productivo.

Anuga FoodTec India & Anuga Select India 2024 are set to showcase unmatched innovation and industry excellence, gearing up for a landmark edition that will redefine the food and food technology sectors.

El país Andino es cuna de la papa, sin embargo, la herencia genetica se encuentra en peligro.

Three years ago, 5% of Canterbury’s potatoes were being lost to a disease which threatened to shut down the industry. Now the pest responsible has been driven off thanks to Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University researchers.

In an examination of the genetic material found in historic potato leaves, North Carolina State University researchers reveal more about the tit-for-tat evolutionary changes occurring in both potato plants and the pathogen that caused the 1840s Irish potato famine.