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Plan emergente frente a nueva plaga de la papa en Ecuador
October 26, 2018

Plan emergente frente a nueva plaga de la papa en Ecuador

La punta morada se transmite a la plantas por medio de un insecto. Es una enfermedad de difícil control y detección y causa pérdidas significativas de rendimiento y calidad a nivel mundial.
Feature: Afghan Bamiyan people turn to potato-growing to make a living
October 25, 2018

Afghan Bamiyan people turn to potato-growing to make a living

The picturesque Bamiyan province with its beautiful landscape has been a popular tourist destination in the conflict-ridden Afghanistan over the past decades, and growing potatoes in recent years has added to Bamiyan's natural charm.
Bolivia lanza 3 variedades de papa para combatir la desnutrición
October 24, 2018

Bolivia lanza 3 variedades de papa para combatir la desnutrición

Son el producto de un trabajo conjunto de Visión Mundial, Orposacha y el INIAF. Por su alto contenido de hierro y zinc contribuirán a reducir la desnutrición crónica,
Lutosa Inauguration of the world’s biggest fully integrated potato processing plant
October 23, 2018

McCain Foods subsidiary Lutosa inaugurates world’s largest fully integrated potato processing plant

On Wednesday October 17th, a new french fry production line was inaugurated at the Leuze-en-Hainaut site of McCain Foods subsidiary Lutosa SA. According to McCain Foods, this Lutosa plant is now world’s largest fully integrated potato processing plant.
KP Snacks adds new snack pellet production line to its Billingham plant, which also produces Hula Hoops Puft and McCoy's
October 23, 2018

KP Snacks is building a new snack pellet production line at its Billingham (UK) plant

KP Snacks is building a 6 million GBP (USD 7.9 million) pellet production facility at its Billingham factory, which also produces Hula Hoops Puft and McCoy's
Cavendish Farms selects TOMRA's Eco Steam Peeler for its potato processing plant in Alberta
October 23, 2018

Cavendish Farms selects TOMRA's Eco Steam Peeler for its potato processing plant in Alberta

Cavendish Farms, one of the larger potato processors producing frozen french fries in North America, is equipping its new, state-of-the-art production facility in Lethbridge, Alberta with TOMRA’s Eco steam peelers.
McCain Foods recalls frozen roasted vegetables, an ingredient in many foods now being recalled as well
October 23, 2018

McCain Foods USA recalls frozen roasted vegetables. Foods using these as ingredient are being recalled as well

McCain Foods USA Inc. is recalling all products from its Colton facility in California, which produces fire-roasted, caramelized or sauteed frozen fruit and vegetable products.
Papas fritas, en peligro
October 19, 2018

Papas fritas, en peligro

Por la sequía en Francia. Son las nuevas víctimas del calentamiento global.
Cutlery made of biodegradable potato plastic made it to the shortlist of this global design competition
October 19, 2018

Biodegradable Potato Spoons make the Dyson Designer Award Shortlist

Many of the 20 contenders for this year’s prestigious James Dyson award focus on ways to create a more sustainable future. Cutlery made of biodegradable potato plastic made it to the shortlist of this global design competition.
Yield organic of potatoes has not collapsed as much as that of conventional ones
October 19, 2018

Potato Yield of Organic cultivation in Germany not affected as much as conventional farming by drought and heat

According to a survey by Bio Kartoffel Erzeuger e.V., the organic potato yields in Germany have not dropped as much as the conventional ones
Dutch Ambassador inaugurates Mooij Agro Potato Storage in Algeria
October 19, 2018

Dutch Ambassador inaugurates Mooij Agro Potato Storage in Algeria

Recently, a new box storage system installed by Mooij Agro in Algeria at Agrico Algérie was inaugurated in the presence of the Dutch Ambassador in Algeria, Mr. Robert van Embden and the local governor.
En busca de la mejor receta para cocinar papa en Marte
October 18, 2018

En busca de la mejor receta para cocinar papa en Marte

Es un concurso organizado por el INTA-España junto con la Fundación Albireo. El reto va dirigido a los profesionales culinarios: conseguir una receta con papa, “sencilla, energética que genere pocos residuos” y que sea posible cocinar en Marte.

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