Potato News

November 21, 2023

Chile: baja levemente el precio de la papa

En Chile la papa tiene una pequeña baja en el precio y se anticipa una reducción de hasta 10% antes de fin de año.

Sweet potato is a tropical plant which, despite its name, is not related to potatoes.

November 21, 2023

New recommendations and standards for sweet potatoes should facilitate international trade

While most of the United states is more focused on sweet potato recipes - as sweet potatoes are a tradional Thanksgiving dish - Industry is focused on their trading standards. Sweet potato is a tropical plant which, despite its name, is not related to potatoes.

Schönbuchschule Dettenhausen during the potato harvest, DKHV school garden project "Kids an die Knolle"

November 21, 2023

Join the Fun: Register Your School for 'Kids an die Knolle' 2024 – A Potato Education Program by the German Potato Trade Association (DKHV)

Schools all over Germany take part in "Kids an die Knolle", an educational program run by the German Potato Trade Association (DKHV).

Bryan Bender hosts the 2023 Leadership Institute class on his farm in Chambersburg, Pa., as the class traveled through New York and Pennsylvania in Feb. 2023.

November 20, 2023

Potato LEAF’s Leadership Institute Class of 2024 Announced

The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) is pleased to announce the 2024 class of the potato industry’s Leadership Institute.

High Potato Prices: Bangladesh Government Deputes Officials at Cold Storages to Prevent Supply and Price Manipulation After Meeting At PMO

November 19, 2023

Government of Bangladesh takes urgent measures to stabilize potato prices ahead of National Elections early 2024

With national elections scheduled for January 7, 2024, the Bangladesh government has implemented measures to address the alarming surge in potato prices.

(L-R) Paul Johnson Sales and Marketing Director at Terry Johnson Ltd and Edward Tong, Managing Director at Tong Engineering

November 18, 2023

Tong Engineering announces acquisition of Terry Johnson Ltd

Tong Engineering, UK vegetable handling equipment manufacturer, has announced the completed acquisition of Terry Johnson Ltd based in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, owner of the Swift Lift range of elevators and conveyors

Es la primera vez que tantos municipios pinareños incursionan en este cultivo

November 17, 2023

Cuba apuesta por la producción de papa duplicando su área de siembra en Pinar del Río

La provincia de Pinar del Río en Cuba duplicara este año la superficie dedicada al cultivo de papa. Una apuesta por el abastecimiento del tubérculo en la isla.

El sector de la patata apuesta por la calidad desde el origen hasta el consumidor

November 17, 2023

España: Castilla y León a la vanguardia de la producción nacional

En España, Castilla y León, la comunidad dominante en materia de patatas y responsable por un 40% de la producción nacional, apuesta por una integración vertical para garantizar la calidad de su producto.

November 17, 2023

Utz Brands Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

Recently, Utz Brands, Inc. , a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, reported financial results for the Company’s third fiscal quarter ended October 1, 2023.

November 16, 2023

50 years of Agrico: with heart and soil committed to the next generation

On 9 and 10 November, potato company Agrico held its annual Variety and Seedling Show at Agrico Research in Bant. This year was dedicated to its 50th anniversary.

Key Technology's new Lubed for Life bearings for their Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems

November 15, 2023

Key Technology Introduces New Enhancements for Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems

Key Technology, a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, introduces new features for their Rotary Sizing and Grading Systems.

Germinación exitosa de la papa en secano con riego por goteo subterráneo. (Courtesy: Conci)

November 15, 2023

Argentina: Riego por goteo subterráneo, la última tendencia en irrigación

En la provincia de Córdoba, Argentina, el grupo empresarial Conci se posiciona a la vanguardia de los sistemas de riego con su propuesta integral e innovadora de riego por goteo enterrado.