Cadena de Suministro de Papas de América del Norte

Noviembre 07, 2012

No GM Food labeling in California: Proposition 37 voted down

California voters have decided they can live without labels on genetically modified food. This means the state will not be at odds with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s policy of not labelling GM foods, which goes back more than two decade...

Noviembre 06, 2012

USDA makes first purchase of dehydrated granules for a US global feeding program

On October 24, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the purchase of 240 metric tons of dehydrated potato granules and 320 metric tons of dehydrated potato flakes under the McGovern-Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Pro...

Octubre 31, 2012

Bananas could replace potatoes in warming world

Climate change could lead to crops from the banana family becoming a critical food source for millions of people, a new report says.

Octubre 25, 2012

Canadian doctors call for junk-food tax, warning labels

Doctors in the Canadian province Ontario are calling for a heightened tax and graphic warning labels on junk food to combat childhood obesity.

Specialty Potato Alliance Potato Collection

Octubre 25, 2012

Specialty Potato Alliance Gears Up For PMA Fresh Summit

Specialty Potato Alliance is ready for the PMA in Anaheim. “It’s a new deal this year,” commented Richard Leibowitz the Alliance’s director, “we will have more space to show our Family of Products and hopefully have more time to visit with the attendee...

Octubre 24, 2012

POTATO EXPO 2013 Tradeshow showcases cutting-edge products and services

POTATO EXPO 2013, Jan. 9-11 at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, will feature the largest and most active Tradeshow in event history, enabling attendees and exhibitors to establish new business connections within our record-breaking 40,000+ square feet of flo...

Octubre 24, 2012

Potatoes with higher levels of carotenoids developed by ARS scientists

Potatoes with higher levels of beneficial carotenoids are the result of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) studies to improve one of America's most popular vegetables.

Octubre 24, 2012

Investigadores desarrollan papas que contienen niveles más altos de carotenoides

Papas que contienen niveles más altos de los carotenoides beneficiosos son el resultado de estudios por científicos del Servicio de Investigación Agrícola (ARS) para mejorar una de las hortalizas más populares en EE.UU.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Octubre 23, 2012

Consuming wide variety of produce more important than organic, say pediatrics

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Weighs In For the First Time on Organic Foods for Children. In its report, the AAP cites lower pesticides in organic produce and potentially lower risk of exposure to drug-resistant bacteria, but says the most i...

Octubre 18, 2012

Maine Department of Agriculture Reports a Good Year for Maine's Potato Crop

Maine farmers were not affected by the severe drought that affected the Midwest this summer, and Maine potato producers are harvesting "a quality crop"this season, according to state agriculture officials. With 80 to 85 percent of the crop a...

Octubre 18, 2012

Partial lift of potato ban in South Korea a small opportunity for Idaho

A partial repeal of a South Korean ban on potatoes from Idaho and other northwest states could increase Idaho’s exports. But the state is essentially starting its relationship with the country from scratch after bans that have lasted for years.

Octubre 18, 2012

Seed Potato Aging, Bacterial Ring Rot Webcasts Available in Focus on Potato

Understanding the physiology of seed potato aging and how it affects crop growth and yield can be vital to the industry. Such knowledge will allow growers to adopt management practices that control the aging process and optimize tuber set and size.

Octubre 16, 2012

Canadian farmer harvests potatoes near Arctic Circle

In the far North of Canada, one man in Norman Wells is transforming his town into the potato capital of the North West Territories, harvesting 30,000 pounds of the vegetable this year from his farm about 130 kilometres south of the Arctic Circle. For ...

Octubre 15, 2012

La supresión de un gen podría reducir la acumulación de azúcares en las papas almacenadas en frío

Prevenir la actividad de una enzima clave in las papas podría ayudar a aumentar su calidad por medio de reducir la acumulación de azúcares que ocurre cuando las papas se almacenan en frío, según científicos del Servicio de Investigación Agrícola (ARS)....

Octubre 15, 2012

National Potato Council redesigns Website

The National Potato Council (NPC) has launched a redesigned website (www.nationalpotatocouncil.org) that provides current information on issues and news for the U.S. potato industry while improving the overall user experience. Since 1948, National Pot...

Octubre 15, 2012

Invertase key enzyme in cold-induced sweetening of potatoes

Preventing activity of a key enzyme in potatoes could help boost potato quality by putting an end to cold-induced sweetening, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists.

Octubre 15, 2012

Maine Farmers Exchange expects strong market with great quality potatoes

Bob Davis, president of Maine Farmers Exchange, commonly referred to as MFX, in Presque Isle, ME, told The Produce News that table stock harvesting in the state was 85 percent complete.

Octubre 11, 2012

South Korea lifts ban on Pacific Northwest grown potatoes

South Korea has lifted a ban against Pacific Northwest-grown potatoes used for things like potato chips, but a ban on other fresh potatoes still remains because of a fear over a bacterium known as zebra chip, state officials announced Wednesday during ...