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World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) will host a webinar, 'Biology and Integrated Management of Potato Common Scab,' October 20, 2025. The speaker is Amanda Gevens, PhD, Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Wisconsin–Madison.

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP), a leading global food and beverage company with a portfolio that includes iconic brands such as Pepsi, Lay’s, Gatorade, Quaker, and Doritos has reported results for the third quarter 2025.

Commercial Food Sanitation (CFS) opened its first stand-alone training facility, CFS Institute North America, in New Orleans. The 13,700 sq. ft. center offers hands-on training, labs, and collaboration to advance food safety, hygiene, and efficiency.

Productores nacionales se encuentran frente a una cosecha histórica de papa con una calidad y rendimientos sobresalientes, que permitirá abastecer el mercado local y no depender del producto importado.

Lamb Weston opened a 40,000 m² plant in Mar del Plata, Argentina, processing 200 M lbs of potatoes yearly. It creates 250 direct and 3,000 indirect jobs, exports 80% to Latin America, and emphasizes quality, efficiency, and sustainability.

The Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC) has reported that United States demand for Canadian table potatoes could be lower this year due to a large United States crop and extremely low prices.

La papa, la leche, las flores, la fruta. La producción agropecuaria toda a nivel nacional sufre los cortes en las principales arterias del país y las perdidas se vuelven incuantificables.

Los supermercados venden la papa hasta 600 % más cara que su valor en el campo, la importación desde Estados Unidos no tiene control. El consumo cae y los productores abandonan el negocio. Piden control y apoyo al gobierno.

Potatoes USA reports strong seed export growth. Golden Globe registered in Cuba, Soraya next. New sales in Panama, Nicaragua & Uruguay follow trials. Future trials planned in Dominican Republic & Honduras, including the variety Sound.

In May 2025, the Washington Post published an article entitled, powered by potatoes: Endurance athletes are chasing speed with spuds. The humble potato – cited as a mild, carbohydrate-packed fuel option – is growing in popularity among endurance athletes

Scott Technology debuts AccuTable in North America at PACK EXPO 2025, a compact, smart palletizing solution helping CPG makers overcome labor gaps, space limits, and complex product lines, boosting efficiency up to 10% even in cold environments.

Las condiciones climatológicas son optimas, pero la disponibilidad de semilla y los precios de venta en el mercado impactan sobre las perspectivas a futuro.

Hasta un 25% de aumentos en algunos de los principales mercados del país. La lluvia dificulto la cosecha y favoreció los precios.

Con la participación de las gobernaciones de Nariño, Cauca, Cundinamarca y Boyacá, el Gobierno Nacional concluyó la segunda Mesa Nacional de Papa.

La sobreoferta interna, la reducción de exportaciones de la papa industrializada y un dólar poco competitivo golpean a los productores de papa de todo el país. Los precios de venta representan apenas un tercio de los costos de producción.

On display at Pack Expo Booth N-7410 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, September 29 – October 1, view Urschel cutting machinery and KRONEN systems in one location.

Cornell marks 160 years of potato breeding, creating 50+ varieties—including top U.S. chip potatoes and nematode-resistant strains. Farmer partnerships and USDA support drive innovation, boosting sustainability and the USD 100B U.S. potato industry.

Agristo begins site preparation for its first U.S. potato plant on 360 acres in Grand Forks, ND. Set to open Jan 2028, it will produce fries, tots and more using 20,000+ acres of potatoes. Groundbreaking planned for Apr 2026.