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¿Te animarías a hacer un pan con papa?
February 10, 2019

¿Te animarías a hacer un pan con papa?

[Sandra Casas Cano] Bueno, sé que suena raro poner papa en una preparación que no sea de comida, pero quienes hayan probado los rollos de canela saben lo ricos que son, y su masa también tiene papa! (Receta).
Is a second French Fry Plant coming to Caldwell, Idaho?
February 10, 2019

Is a second French Fry Plant coming to Caldwell, Idaho?

McCain Foods USA is looking to buy a property for a 100,000 square feet facility in Caldwell, Idaho, for what we assume would be production plant for frozen french fries.
Chile: La ola de calor no causó daños graves en los cultivos
February 09, 2019

Chile: La ola de calor no causó daños graves en los cultivos

Luis Miquel, Gerente del Consorcio Papa Chile, hace una buena proyección del mercado de la papa. Afirma que las altas temperaturas del verano no han sido una catástrofe, y califica al año de normal.
Restaurants in Kenya face acute shortage of potatoes
February 09, 2019

Restaurants in Kenya face acute shortage of potatoes

Restaurants in Kenya are reeling from an acute shortage of Irish potatoes with the Agriculture ministry putting the supply gap at 1.7 million metric tonnes.
The FAO Food Price Index started the new year on firmer ground
February 09, 2019

The FAO Food Price Index started the new year on firmer ground

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 164.8 points in January 2019, up almost 3 points (1.8 percent) from December 2018 but still 3.7 points (2.2 percent) below the corresponding month last year.
Potato breeder Agrico highlights Quality at Fruit Logistica
February 08, 2019

Potato breeder Agrico highlights Quality at Fruit Logistica 2019

Potato company Agrico was exhibiting at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from Wednesday 6 to Friday 8 February 2019. During this leading international trade fair, Agrico, together with its subsidiaries, launched its new quality strategy.
Florida potato harvest begins
February 07, 2019

Florida potato harvest begins

Florida's potato harvest has kicked off and growers are happy with conditions during the growing season thus far.
McDonald's plans to accelerate opening of new restaurants in Russia
February 07, 2019

McDonald's plans to accelerate opening of new restaurants in Russia

McDonald’s has announced plans to increase investment in Russia by 40 percent this year and accelerate the opening of new restaurants.
World Potato Congress launches Webinar Series
February 07, 2019

World Potato Congress launches Webinar Series

The World Potato Congress (WPC) is looking to increase its networking role for the global professional potato value chain, especially during the interval between congresses.
Equipment manufacturer Haith at Fruit Logistica looking to expand its global agent network
February 07, 2019

Equipment manufacturer Haith at Fruit Logistica looking to expand its global agent network

Equipment manufacturer Haith Group at Fruit Logistica is not only looking for new customers, but also for additional agents for their global network
AHDB working to develop export markets for GB Seed Potatoes
February 06, 2019

AHDB working to develop export markets for GB Seed Potatoes

After spending 2018 opening the doors to new markets for British seed potatoes, the AHDB Exports team will focus in 2019 on strengthening relationships with existing markets.
Reino Unido: Cambio climático pondría en peligro a la papa
February 05, 2019

Reino Unido: Cambio climático pondría en peligro a la papa

El futuro de uno de los alimentos básicos preferidos del Reino Unido, la papa, podría estar en peligro debido a que el cambio climático afecta las zonas dónde crece, dijeron científicos de la Universidad de Leeds.

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