Investigación y Desarrollo

Marzo 05, 2015

Prince Edward Island Potato tampering investigation ongoing

The investigation into a food tampering case involving sewing needles inserted into potatoes is still active, reports Prince Edward Island RCMP spokesperson, Sgt. Leanne Butler.

2015 Potato D.C. Fly-In: BBC World News America Anchor, Katty Kay (left), National Review Online Editor, Jonah Goldberg (right)

Marzo 04, 2015

Growers Stand Up for Potatoes on Capitol Hill

On February 23-26, NPC hosted the 2015 Potato D.C. Fly-In, where more than 150 U.S. potato growers and industry partners from across the country came to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the industry's most pressing federal policy priorities.

Marzo 02, 2015

Research: Chocolate, Pizza and French Fries among most addictive Foods

A new University of Michigan study confirms what has long been suspected: highly processed foods like chocolate, pizza and French fries are among the most addictive.

Marzo 02, 2015

Optimize your Processing with TOMRA Sorting Food at Anuga Foodtec

A visit to TOMRA Sorting’s booth at Anuga FoodTec could pay dividends for food processors looking to drive up efficiency and production on their lines.

Febrero 25, 2015

UK industry exhibitors report excellent outcomes from Fruit Logistica

Building on the growing success of its collaboration over the past two years, Potato Council and Horticultural Development Company (HDC) brought the largest collaborative UK stand yet to this year’s Fruit Logistica event in Berlin.

Febrero 25, 2015

Tentative agreement US West Coast Ports - but effects may last

Columbia Basin potato processors slowed down during the West Coast port impasse, making fewer potatoes into french fries, hash browns and other potato products shipped around the world.

Febrero 24, 2015

Insort Sherlock In-Line Food Analyser Anuga FoodTec Award 2015 Gold Medal Winner

Insort GmbH is one of the winners of the International FoodTec Awards in the category GOLD. Insort received the award for its Sherlock Food Analyser (Sherlock Analyst).

Febrero 23, 2015

Peru expects to produce 4.5 million tons of potatoes in 2015

Domestic potato production could amount to 4.5 million tons this year, said the president of the Peruvian National Potato Producers Coordinator (Corpapa), Edilberto Soto Tenorio.

Febrero 23, 2015

El conocimiento diferenciado que las mujeres tienen del cultivo de la papa debe incluirse en todo proceso de selección participativa de variedades

A esa conclusión llegaron los investigadores del CIP que presentaron los resultados de su trabajo en el congreso de la ALAP de Bogotá.

Febrero 18, 2015

Cómo una herramienta diseñada para controlar el tizón tardío disminuye la cantidad de aplicaciones de fungicidas

Resultados del trabajo adelantado en Argentina, cuyos resultados fueron presentados en el último congreso de ls ALAP.

Febrero 10, 2015

February is PEI Potato Lovers Month in Canada!

It’s time to celebrate Prince Edward Island Potatoes this winter, because February is PEI Potato Lovers Month in Canada!

Febrero 08, 2015

Fruit Logistica 2015 attracted a record 65.000 visitors

Fruit Logistica 2015 attracted a record number of 65.000 trade visitors, up from 62.000 in 2014.

Febrero 05, 2015

Aardappelveredelaar Solynta treedt toe tot BioSolar onderzoeksconsortium

Een nieuwe, revolutionaire methode om nieuwe aardappelrassen te kweken kan een flinke impuls geven aan fotosynthese-onderzoek. Daarom treedt Solynta, de ontwikkelaar van de kweekmethode, toe tot BioSolar Cells

Febrero 04, 2015

FRUIT LOGISTICA 2015: Record-breaking figures yet again at the fresh produce industry's leading event

FRUIT LOGISTICA 2015 will be the global fresh produce sector's most significant and comprehensive industry event ever. There will be a total of 2,750 exhibitors from 83 countries – 150 more exhibitors than last year.

Febrero 03, 2015

Ron Norman to Receive NPPGA's Meritorious Service Award

The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association will honor Ron Norman with its Meritorious Service Award at their banquet on February 17th.

Febrero 02, 2015

Europatat Congress 2015: “Potato Market - A creative approach

Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, and DKHV, the German Potato Trading Association (Deutscher Kartoffelhandelsverband), are pleased to announce the dates for the annual Europatat Congress, that this year will take place in Düsseldorf (Germany) from 7 to 9 May 2015.

Award winning Europlant potato variety Elfe, offering excellent suitability for washing and pre-packing

Enero 30, 2015

Europlant invites you to discuss seed potatoes at FruitLogistica

The very high harvest yields and drop in fresh potato consumption will, EUROPLANT Pflanzenzucht GmbH believes, be one of the dominant themes at this year’s Fruit Logistica, where you can visit the company in a completely revamped stand

Enero 29, 2015

Agrico celebrating worldwide choice in seed and table potatoes at Fruit Logistica

Agrico will be participating in Fruit Logistica, held from Wednesday 4 until Friday 6 February in Berlin. At this leading international fair Agrico will present its worldwide choice in the fields of seed and table potatoes.