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九月 28, 2012
A partir del 2014, la papa boliviana abastecerá la comida rápida de su país
El Gobierno y representantes de los empresarios de comida rápida firmaron un convenio para que a partir de 2014 se consuma papa producida en cuatro departamentos de Bolivia y evitar, de esta forma, que se importe desde Perú casi el 94 por ciento que de...From the archive
九月 28, 2012
New harvesters a big change for the Maine potato industry
It used to be hand picking and barrels were the only way to do it, but today you're lucky if you can find someone who still does it the old fashioned way. Today farmers have turned to more modern technology to harvest their potato crop.Self run harvest...From the archive
九月 27, 2012
USDA Report Potatoes 2011 Summary published
Last week the USDA published the final overview and latest revision of potato harvest 2011, Potatoes 2011 Summary.From the archive
九月 27, 2012
Food Informants: A Week In The Life Of Carolyn Ottenheimer, Kettle Brand Chip's Chief Flavor Architect
Carolyn Ottenheimer is the Chief Flavor Architect for Kettle Brand Chips in Salem, Oregon.She's responsible for developing and defining the flavor and quality attributes of all Kettle Brand products -- the base snack and the seasoning blends that are a...From the archive
九月 27, 2012
McCain Foods USA renovates Burley Idaho French Fry Plant
McCain Foods USA has announced it will begin a major capital improvement and renovation project for its Burley 2 potato plant in Idaho. The project is slated to begin this fall and will be completed over the next 2 years. The renovation of Burley 2 w...From the archive
九月 27, 2012
El CIP ofrece viveros con materiales de papa en forma de plantulas in vitro
La unidad de Adquisición y Distribución de Germoplasma (GADU) tiene novedades. Estamos ofreciendo unos viveros internacionales con materiales de papa en forma de plántulas in vitro 2 tubos por accesión donde cada tubo tiene 2 plántulas. Los materiales ...From the archive
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九月 27, 2012
Venezuela: PepsiCo continúa con el plan de compra de papa para uso industrial
PepsiCo Alimentos, informó a través de un comunicado, que continúa con el plan de compra de papa nacional para uso industrial, requerida en la elaboración de sus productos. Aseguran que en esta oportunidad, la empresa adquirió más de 3.500 toneladas ...From the archive
九月 27, 2012
US Potatoes possible source of cattle feed this year
This year’s drought conditions may result in potatoes becoming a source of feed for cattle.From the archive
九月 26, 2012
USPB International Table-Stock Program Opens Vietnam Market for US Fresh Potatoes
After two years of market development by the United States Potato Board (USPB) International Table-Stock Program, the US potato industry is reaping the rewards of this investment, effort and commitment in Vietnam.From the archive
九月 26, 2012
J.R. Simplot acquires Florikote slow release fertilizer technology
Florikan, a specialist in polymer-coated fertilizer technologies for the agriculture and horticulture industries, has sold its patented Florikote technology to the J. R. Simplot Company, a leading global supplier of crop nutrient and specialty fertiliz...From the archive
九月 25, 2012
New Look for Hardbite Potato Chips
Naturally Homegrown Foods Ltd., Canada’s premium, all natural snack food company proudly announced today that has initiated a broad rebranding campaign for its gourmet, hand cooked potato chip brand, Hardbite.From the archive
九月 25, 2012
British Columbia potato farmers prefer dry harvest conditions
With a dry August and September, and little or no rain forecast for the next 14 days or so, Ladner potato farmer Peter Guichon is not too concerned about this year's harvesting conditions. Go back 24 months or so on the calendar and it was a much diff...From the archive
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九月 24, 2012
Last call for Lays 'Do us a flavor' contest in the US
The Lay's brand today announced a last call for submissions for the next great Lay's potato chip flavor. Lay's, one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division, kicked off its "Do Us A Flavor"contest in July to invite fans to subm...From the archive
九月 24, 2012
ConAgra Foods to Expand Operations in Russellville, AR to make Bertolli® and P.F. Chang's® frozen meals.
ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) announced today that it is expanding its facility in Russellville, AR to make Bertolli® and P.F. Chang's® frozen meals. The expansion, anticipated to be a $100 million investment, is expected to create more than 80 jo...From the archive
九月 23, 2012
US Growers weigh options for excess potatoes
Leaders of two potato organizations have advised growers their best options for any unclaimed spuds this season may be to sell them as cattle feed or to leave them in the field for the fertilizer value. Dan Hargraves, who represents processed growers ...From the archive
九月 23, 2012
El tizón tardio de la papa causado por Phytophtora infestans, en Bolivia
Boletín técnico elaborado por el proyecto "Evaluación del impacto de las variaciones climáticas en el manejo de la enfermedad tizón tardío de la papa en zonas endémicas altoandinas del departamento de Cochabamba". El equipo investigadores est...From the archive
九月 21, 2012
Idaho Potato Industry task force to probe origin of ring rot in Idaho potatoes
The Idaho potato industry is forming a task force to trace the origin of a ring rot flare-up that's affected roughly 20 farms, mostly in the Magic Valley area. University of Idaho Extension seed potato pathologist Phil Nolte, who will likely head the ...From the archive
九月 20, 2012
Popcorn Consumer awarded $7.2 million in diacetyl flavouring lawsuit
A U.S. federal court jury on Wednesday awarded a Colorado man $7.2 million in damages for developing a chronic condition known as popcorn lung from a chemical used in flavouring microwave popcorn. Jurors agreed with the claims by Wayne Watson, 59, tha...From the archive