Investigación y Desarrollo

Diciembre 17, 2013

Potato breeder leaves mark on industry

Joseph Pavek bred the popular potato variety Ranger Russet and developed much of the germplasm still used by breeders today, though he retired in 1999.

Diciembre 05, 2013

New Study Finds Corn Oil Superior to Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Lowering Cholesterol

Corn oil significantly reduces cholesterol with more favorable changes in total cholesterol (TC) and LDL-C than extra virgin olive oil, new research shows.

Noviembre 30, 2013

Report shows flat Idaho potato production costs

A new University of Idaho economic report shows potato procution costs have held steady.

Noviembre 18, 2013

Can a computer invent creative new recipes? IBM thinks so...

Computers are constantly getting smarter. But can they ever be creative? A team of IBM researchers believes so. They’ve built a program that uses math, chemistry, and vast quantities of data to churn out new and unusual recipes.

Noviembre 13, 2013

Demand is High for the Taste of Prince Edward Island Potatoes

The potato harvest in Prince Edward Island is complete and world-famous Prince Edward Island Potatoes are appearing on supermarket shelves and restaurant menus across Canada and the northeastern United States.

Imagen: cortesía de Plant & Food Research

Noviembre 12, 2013

El mapa genético de la papa ya es una realidad

Un grupo internacional de investigadores de 14 países, que incluye a especialistas del INTA, integraron la secuencia del genoma con un mapa genético. Permitirá identificar los genes del rendimiento y de la calidad.

Noviembre 12, 2013

National Potato Council looking for FSMA exemption for potatoes

The National Potato Council argues potatoes shouldn't' be subject to the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements, since they're typically eaten cooked.

Noviembre 08, 2013

Desarrollan en Colombia una herramienta sencilla para el diagnóstico del virus de amarillamiento de nervaduras de papa (PYVV)

La Universidad Nacional de Colombia ha desarrollado una metodología sencilla y eficiente denominada inmunoimpresión (IMI), a través de la cual la detección viral se realiza con un anticuerpo específico de reconocimiento.

Noviembre 05, 2013

New show dates for PROCESS EXPO and Dairy Show 2015 announced

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) will continue the co-location of the PROCESS EXPO and the International Dairy Show. Next exhibition will take place Sept 15-18, 2015 in Chicago.

Tolsma grisnich group kisima farm project

Noviembre 04, 2013

Tolsma-Grisnich Group constructs modern seed potato storage in Kenya

The recently published LEI/WUR report ‘The value chain for seed and ware potatoes in Kenya’ emphasises the importance of conditioned storage for the continuous availability of certified seed potatoes.

Noviembre 03, 2013

TOMRA highlighting breadth of food sorting capabilities at Process Expo 2013

TOMRA Sorting Solutions is highlighting the breadth of its market-leading sensor-based food systems at this year’s Process Expo, taking place until November 6 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Noviembre 03, 2013

Maine Potato Board names Sara Corey 2013 Young Farmer of the Year

The Maine Potato Board has announced that Sara Corey of Monticello has been selected as the 2013 Young Farmer of the Year. Sara, 23, is the first woman to be chosen for this recognition and is also the youngest recipient of the honor.

Noviembre 02, 2013

Idaho Potato Commission Appoints Three New Commissioners

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) announced the appointment of three new Commissioners who will each serve a three-year term: Peggy Grover, from BenchMark Potato in Rexburg, Ritchey Toevs, a grower residing in Aberdeen and Tommy Brown from Lamb Weston.

Octubre 30, 2013

US Potato Board Partners With Hungry Girl For New Marketing Campaign

USPB has enlisted the help of Hungry Girl, the nationally recognized multimedia brand created by Lisa Lillien, which includes a popular web site, a free daily email service, eight bestselling books, a television series and countless other TV appearances.

Octubre 30, 2013

New export prospect for New Zealand potatoes

While the potato industry is still waiting for clearance to be allowed to send fresh potatoes to Australia, a new market is rapidly opening up. The industry has high hopes for a new market in Vietnam.

Octubre 30, 2013

Spanish potato organisations launch a new potato platform

In Spain, a new potato organisation was established: "Foro Espanol de la patata", the Spanish Potato Forum.

Grow your own potatoes: It's time to start digging!

Octubre 30, 2013

Continued success for UK school Potato Project

Educating children about the importance of food, farming and healthy eating is a priority for Potato Council and the ‘Grow Your Own Potatoes’ project does just that. Now entering its tenth year, the project has reached over 2 million children to date.

Octubre 29, 2013

Romain Cools, Belgapom: 'Russia is not going to beg us for potatoes'

According to Romain Cools from Belgapom it is a fact that the consumption of fresh potatoes by Belgian families is falling, but he expects the prices to remain high.