Cadena de Suministro de Papas

Lynette Dinga (WFP Nutritionist), Chalmers Mulwa (CIP Scientist), Simon Heck (CIP DG), Lauren Landis (WFP Country Director Kenya), George Njoroge (WFP Head of FtMA), Robert Ackatia-Armah (WFP Head of Programme Support)

Marzo 16, 2024

Empowering Nutrition, Building Resilience: World Food Programme and International Potato Center Join Forces

To combat hunger and malnutrition, the World Food Program (WFP) and the International Potato Center (CIP) have extended their partnership for a further four years with a new memorandum of understanding (MOU)

Marzo 16, 2024

Strong increase in HZPC seed potato price

The forecasted price for seed potato growers of HZPC Holland for the 2023 harvest is EUR 50.70 (USD 50.20) per 100 kilos. This price is more than 35% higher than the price of the 2022 harvest.

Marzo 15, 2024

Sackett Ranch meets the high standards of the United States' most popular potato chip brand by using TOMRA Sorters

The Sackett family has been growing potatoes in Michigan for six generations since first planting 20 acres of the crop in 1905.

Marzo 14, 2024

Islanders Collect Free Potatoes at 'Fill Your Boots' Event

Free potato handout on Prince Edward Island a success

Marzo 14, 2024

Potato chip maker rescues 25 million pounds of 'ugly' potatoes

Uglies Kettle Chips has now 'rescued' 25 million pounds of 'ugly potatoes' that have gone into making the brand’s upcycled Uglies Kettle Chips.

Marzo 12, 2024

Bolivia: desarrollo industrial en El Alto

Una nueva planta de transformación, acopio y almacenamiento empezara a funcionar a partir de abril. Se trata de una inversión de 2.3 millones de dólares.

Marzo 12, 2024

Perú: grandes perdidas debido a lluvias y heladas

Hasta 40% de los cultivos en algunas zonas productivas se vieron comprometidos. El alcalde de la municipalidad afectada se manifestó al respecto.

Acuña colocando la primera piedra de la planta en Ñahuin Sequia

Marzo 12, 2024

Perú: planta de procesamiento inicia su construcción

En 90 días se pondrá en funcionamiento la planta de procesamiento de papa nativa en el distrito de Santa Maria del Valle.

Marzo 11, 2024

Brasil: precios bajan por tercer semana consecutiva

Debido a problemas de calidad y aumento en los ritmos de cosecha los precios continuan a la baja.

Marzo 11, 2024

Holanda: problemas de suministro para industria y precios históricos

La temporada de cosecha relativamente mala hizo a una disminución en la oferta que se traduce en precios altos y falta de stock para cumplir con las necesidades del sector industrial.

NPC Applauds Scaled Back Final Climate Disclosure Ruling

Marzo 09, 2024

National Potato Council Applauds Scaled Back Final Climate Disclosure Ruling

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) scrapped a plan opposed by farm groups to mandate the tracking of greenhouse gas emissions in company supply chains, all the way down to family farms.

Marzo 09, 2024

Potato Glory Introduces the New Potato Variety: Sifra

Welcome to Potato Glory SPUDLight series! These vare HZPC's favourite potato varieties, and they can't wait to share them with you.

Brenda Simmons, the former Assistant General Manager of the PEI Potato Board, Mary Kay Sonier, the former Seed Coordinator for the PEI Potato industry, Alvin Keenan, co-owner of Rollo Bay Holdings

Marzo 08, 2024

Three Island Potato Industry Leaders Receive National Agriculture Recognition

Three deserving Islanders have received recognition on the National agriculture stage.

Marzo 07, 2024

Potatoes a top menu performer as loaded drums, fries, bowls entice younger generations

Potatoes appeared on nearly 83% of all U.S. restaurant menus in 2023, demonstrating the staying power of America’s favorite vegetable as a top menu performer.

Marzo 07, 2024

Three Prince Edward Island Farmers Host Fill Your Boots Event: Free Potato Giveaway!

Three Prince Edward Island Potato Farms are teaming up for yet another Fill Your Boots Event, inviting Islanders to choose their own free potatoes directly from their potato storages.

Marzo 07, 2024

Europatat Congress 2024 announces keynote speaker and opening of registrations

Europatat just announced the opening of registrations for its annual Congress that will take place in Brussels on May 23 and 24, 2024.

Dos mil agricultores pierden S/ 300 mil por la rancha en papa

Marzo 06, 2024

Perú: 550 hectares de producción perdidas por la phytophthora

En la provincia de Junin, Perú, más de dos mil productores perdieron un total aproximado de 550 hectáreas. Las fuertes lluvias favorecieron el desarrollo de la plaga.