Potato News

WPC President Peter VanderZaag, and Mr. Xiaoping Lu, WPC International Advisor and retired Director of the CIP-China Centre for Asia and Pacific (CCCAP).

November 15, 2023

World Potato Congress President Peter VanderZaag addresses the 13th Annual Chinese Potato Expo held in Shandong Province, China.

WPC President Peter VanderZaag was honoured to receive an invitation to deliver an address at the Chinese Potato Expo, held in Shandong Province

November 14, 2023

PepsiCo Names Emerging Snack Startup CHUZA as Winner of the 2023 Greenhouse Accelerator: Juntos Crecemos Edition

PepsiCo announced Mexican-inspired snack company, CHUZA as the winner of the eighth class of the Greenhouse Accelerator.

Primer variedad genéticamente modificada en América Latina

November 14, 2023

América Latina: el futuro de la edición genética

Cieníficos argentinos están muy próximos a presentar la primer variedad de papa genéticamente modificada en todo América Latina.

Tecnología coreana fortalece la producción de papa a través de semillas certificadas. (Cortesía: Nicole Vargas)

November 14, 2023

Bolivia: desarrollos tecnológicos para el cultivo de papa

En Bolivia, dos organizaciones publico-privadas desarrollaron un proyecto de comunidades modelo de producción de papa con el fin de actualizar los métodos de trabajo en el país.

November 13, 2023

FAO Food Price Index continues to drop, but at a slower pace

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 120.6 points in October 2023, down 0.7 points (0.5 percent) from September, continuing the downward trend and standing 14.8 points (10.9 percent) below its corresponding value a year ago.

November 13, 2023

State policy: Peru promotes law to stimulate the industrialization of potatoes

In Peru, a law promoting the industrialization of potatoes has been enacted to create favorable conditions for investment and stimulate agro-industrial developments.

November 13, 2023

Venezuela: en tres estados ya no se produce papa para industria

En Venezuela, la producción de papa pierde terreno en por lo menos tres estados debido a disrupciones en la cadena de suministro de la semilla.

Successful and inspiring symposium on food systems transformation

November 13, 2023

Agrico and SeedNL offer inspiring Symposium on Food Systems Transformation

During the international symposium Food Systems Transformation, experts advocated for a more strategic and long-term vision on providing food security and the need for transformation of current food systems.

Douglas (Doug) Harley, Group Managing Director of Alexander Harley Seeds Ltd

November 13, 2023

World Potato Congress Inc. Welcomes New International Advisors

The World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) is pleased to welcome Douglas Harley and Derek Roulston as International Advisors.

Zsofia Szendrei, professor in MSU's Department of Entomology

November 13, 2023

Research team led by MSU scientist receives USD 6 million USDA grant to study pest-management strategies for potato systems

A research team has received a USD 6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to study insect pest management strategies for United States potato production systems.

November 13, 2023

With National Elections Barely Two Months Away, Bangladesh Government Is on a High Alert at Rising Potato Prices

Bangladesh Commerce Ministry, in a report, says high prices are the result of price manipulation by a syndicate of cold-storage owners.

November 09, 2023

Belgium based agricultural potato equipment manufacturer AVR announces expansion into Germany

One year before AVR's 175th anniversary, the Belgian agricultural potato equipment manufacturer has announced a significant expansion of the company: the opening of a new branch in Germany.