Cadena de Suministro de Papas

It is widely understood that traceability is important for food safety, but less well known that traceability can also help food producers and processors improve profitability.

Mayo 23, 2019

Why Traceability in Food Production and Processing is also a Profit Opportunity

End-to-end traceability in the food supply chain can do more than safeguard against potential disasters, particularly at the processing stage. Geoff Furniss, Head of BBC Technologies within TOMRA, explains how.

Eric Delimbeuf en MedFEL 2018 (Cortesía; FreshPlaza)

Mayo 22, 2019

Francia: 'Investigamos mucho para descubrir la mejor patata temprana'

La empresa La Rebelle está especializada en la patata temprana de la isla de Ré, que se cosecha de abril a agosto.

Over 200,000 farmers grow potatoes in Cameroon, mostly smallholders and very predominately women.

Mayo 21, 2019

Potato production in Cameroon mostly in the West and North-west regions

Potato production in Cameroon is dominated by the west and northwest regions, data from GIZ’s Green Innovation Centers for the Agriculture and Food Sector project (GIZ-Procisa) showed.

Mayo 17, 2019

El consorcio italiano de la patata trabaja cada vez más unido

El segmento de la papa de Emilia Romagna finalmente está funcionando como un sistema, ya que el Consorzio Patata Italiana di Qualità l'Op regional Agripat y el Consorzio Patata di Bologna Dop organizaron un stand colectivo en la feria de Macfrut.

Mayo 17, 2019

Es muy inusual que no hayan Patatas de mesa en el Mercado Europeo a principios de Mayo

Wim van der Ree, Director de Nedato, una cooperativa holandesa de papas, refiriéndose al pronto cambio hacia la importación papas, luego de visitar a sus proveedores españoles la semana pasada ...

U.S. potato exports of frozen, dehy and fresh have all posted modest gains through the first three quarters of the July 2018 – June 2019 marketing year. (Courtesy: Potato News Today)

Mayo 17, 2019

United States Potato Export sales trending up, despite trade wars

United States potato exports of frozen, dehy and fresh have all posted modest gains through the first three quarters of the July 2018 – June 2019 marketing year.

Mayo 16, 2019

Inicio de una buena campaña en España para patatas nuevas y procesadas

En este momento, con la transición de papas para almacenamiento a papas nuevas, las perspectivas del sector son óptimas.

Mayo 16, 2019

Potatoes now worth one billion dollars to New Zealand economy

The Latest Potatoes New Zealand Industry Volumes & Values

China Hikes Tariffs on U.S. Goods After Trump Warning. (Courtesy: Capital Watch)

Mayo 16, 2019

China to hit US frozen fries, dehy potatoes with more tariffs

As the Trump administration’s trade fight with China twists and turns, exporters of frozen and dehy potatoes are facing a hit.

Tong announced UK distributor for HAWE-KUW 2000 field trailer

Mayo 16, 2019

Tong is now distributor for the HAWE-KUW 2000 field trailer in the United Kingdom

Leading vegetable handling equipment specialist Tong Engineering is now distributor in the United Kingdom for the HAWE-KUW 2000 root crop transfer trailer from renowned German manufacturer HAWE Wester.

Mayo 15, 2019

Investigación de vanguardia: las papas pueden crecer a altas temperaturas

Si hay algo que no le gusta a las plantas de papa, es el calor. Si la temperatura es muy alta, las plantas de papa producen un número significativamente menor de tubérculos o, a veces, ninguno. Los bioquímicos de la FAU ahora han descubierto la razón.

En las Islas Canarias crecen las últimas herederas directas de las papas traídas de América por los españoles y las únicas que sobreviven en el viejo mundo. Una cosecha de algunas azucenas negras. (Cortesía: El País)

Mayo 15, 2019

La papa andina crece en Canarias

En las Islas Canarias crecen las últimas herederas directas de las papas traídas de América por los españoles y las únicas que sobreviven en el viejo mundo.

Congress 2019 The timeless potato: A dynamic and innovative food. (Courtesy: Europatat)

Mayo 13, 2019

Europatat Congress 2019 - Main speakers confirmed!

The Europatat 2019 Congress, co-organised by the Norwegian Association of Fruit and Vegetable Wholesalers (NFGF) and Europatat, will take place in Oslo (Norway) from 12 to 14 June 2019. Under the slogan 'The timeless potato: A dynamic and innovative food'

Red potato harvest in Pearsall, TX (Courtesy: FreshPlaza)

Mayo 13, 2019

Harvest begins for Texas potato crop

Black Gold Farms started harvest of the 2019 fresh crop of Texas colored potatoes earlier this week. According to the company, the first run fields have indicated that the quality will be better than ever.

Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN)-infested roots under high magnification. Cysts, the bodies of female nematodes containing nematode eggs, are initially yellow and darken with age.

Mayo 13, 2019

Analysis of historical specimens shows single origin of Australian Potato Cyst Nematodes

Potato cyst nematodes (PCN) are quarantine soilborne pests that damage potatoes around the world, stunting plants and reducing yields.

Mayo 11, 2019

Potato starch manufacturer Avebe concludes a notable campaign

At the end of April, the last potatoes were delivered to Avebe in Gasselternijveen. Extreme drought and warm weather resulted in an exceptional potato campaign.

Since the humble precursor to modern potato first domesticated in Peru 10,000 years ago, the tuber has branched off into thousands of different varietals. (Courtesy: Cultivate Michigan)

Mayo 10, 2019

Blending potato varieties on the rise

Since the humble precursor to modern potato first domesticated in Peru 10,000 years ago, the tuber has branched off into thousands of different varieties.

Mayo 10, 2019

Potato processing factory to be built at Ol Kalou, Kenya

A potato and vegetable processing plant will be built soon in Ol Kalou town. The factory, a collaboration of the Department of Correctional Services and Nyandarua county government, will mitigate post-harvest losses ...