Potato News

Riego tecnificado triplica producción de papa en Bolivia
August 14, 2016

Riego tecnificado triplica producción de papa en Bolivia

AgroNáyade, representante en Bolivia de la firma israelí NaanDanJain, llevó a cabo el “Día del riego tecnificado en cultivo de papa”, con una muestra a productores, autoridades y empresas agropecuarias de los valles. Más de 150 personas comprobaron los resultados de nuevas técnicas que le permiten a los cultivos incrementar su rendimiento hasta un 300%.
Potato Psyllid Alert for North Dakota
August 11, 2016

Potato Psyllid Alert for North Dakota

Potato psyllids have been reported in specific fields in western and central North Dakota. At this point populations are not widespread.
Impact TOMRA Sorter and Steam Peeler on Potato Salad Base at Hata Foods
August 11, 2016

Impact TOMRA Sorter and Steam Peeler on Potato Salad Base at Hata Foods

Toshiyuki Hata, CEO at the Japanese company Hata Foods explains the impact of the installation of a TOMRA Orbit 150 steam peeler, brusher, washer, and a TOMRA Genius B1200 sorting machine on the production of their 'potato salad base'
RPE: Organic Potato Program continues to expand
August 11, 2016

RPE's Organic Potato Program continues to expand

Organic produce is in record-high demand, selling more than $11 billion worth in 2015 alone. To meet the demand, RPE, Inc., has been continually expanding its organic program.
[Triptico] Guía técnica para el cultivo de la papa en Paraguay
August 10, 2016

[Triptico] Guía técnica para el cultivo de la papa en Paraguay

El Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG), a través de su Dirección de Extensión Agraria (DEAg) pone a disposición de los interesados un material técnico que contiene una guía práctica para el cultivo de papa (Solanum tuberosum).
Amplify buys Tyrrell's Chips
August 08, 2016

Amplify buys Tyrrell's Chips

Amplify Snack Brands, Inc. (“Amplify” or the “Company”) (NYSE:BETR) and Crisps Topco Limited and Subsidiaries (“Tyrrells”) announced last week that they have executed a definitive agreement under which Amplify will acquire Tyrrells, an international, market-leading and rapidly growing premium Better-For-You snack food business.
The FAO Food Price Index went down in July
August 08, 2016

The FAO Food Price Index went down in July

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) - an indicator of global food prices - averaged 161.9 points in July 2016, 1.3 points (0.8 percent) below June and 1.4 percent below the corresponding month last year.
Venezuela: Este año sembrarán menos de 25 mil hectáreas de papa y hortalizas
August 06, 2016

Venezuela: Este año sembrarán menos de 25 mil hectáreas de papa y hortalizas

La falta de semillas, agroinsumos, fertilizantes, herbicidas, equipos y repuestos son la razón por la cual las hectáreas de siembra han venido disminuyendo, por lo que al cierre de 2016 se habrá sembrado entre 60 % y 65 % del total de hectáreas de papa y hortalizas.
Ballreich’s Awarded for Best Potato Chip and Potato Stick
August 04, 2016

Ballreich’s Awarded for Best Potato Chip and Potato Stick

Ballreich’s Potato Chips and Snacks proudly announces the remarkable awards they received during the first US Potato Chip Festival, held in Saratoga Springs, New York, the birthplace of the potato chip.
Avebe benoemt Gerard ten Bolscher tot Managing Director R&D
August 04, 2016

Avebe benoemt Gerard ten Bolscher tot Managing Director R&D

Per 1 augustus 2016 is de heer Gerard ten Bolscher (48 jaar) in dienst getreden bij Avebe als Managing Director R&D en lid van het Executive Committee.
Black Gold Farms has started the harvest of red potatoes in Indiana
August 04, 2016

Black Gold Farms has started the harvest of red potatoes in Indiana

The red potato harvest has begun at Black Gold Farms’ operation in Winamac, Indiana, a potato farm focusing exclusively on red potatoes for the fresh market.
Frito-Lay's Compressed Natural Gas Truck Fleet helps reduce Carbon Footprint
August 04, 2016

Frito-Lay's Compressed Natural Gas Truck Fleet helps reduce Carbon Footprint

Manufacturer of Potato Chips and Savory Snacks Frito-Lay reached a major milestone this month when its compressed natural gas (CNG) truck fleet logged more than 100 million miles driven on routes across the United States.

Filters

Refine By Topics
Refine By Regions
Refine By Year
Language preferences