Investigación y Desarrollo

Enero 06, 2011

Exporteurs azen op vrije aardappelen voor Rusland

In nog geen vier maanden is de prijs van de aardappelen voor de groothandel verdubbeld.

Enero 06, 2011

Potato Expo participants hear optimistic economic forecasts

Two leading economists, Bruce Scherr and Dave Kohl, see a brighter future in 2011 and beyond for U.S. agriculture, especially for crops that are exported.

Enero 05, 2011

CIP publishes advanced clones and potato varieties in online catalogue

The International Potato Center has published a Catalogue of Advanced Clones, which provides up to the minute information on the potato advanced clones and varieties available for worldwide distribution.

Enero 05, 2011

CIP publica catálogo virtual de clones avanzados y variedades de papa

Con el fin de proporcionar información actualizada sobre los clones avanzados y variedades de papa del Centro Internacional de la Papa disponibles para su distribución en todo el mundo, el CIP ha publicado un Catálogo de Clones Avanzados, disponible en...

Enero 03, 2011

Colored Potatoes Shown To Decrease Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Damage

In the first known study to address the effects of potato consumption on antioxidant status, oxidative stress and inflammation in humans, a team of research scientists worked with a group of Washington adult males to test the hypothesis that antioxidants from colored potatoes would decrease susceptibility to chronic diseases.

Washington Oregon Potato Conference 2011

Enero 02, 2011

Futurist Bob Treadway keynote speaker at 2011 Washington-Oregon Potato Conference

The program for the 2011 Washington-Oregon Potato Conference is packed with scientific reports, national and state updates on the industry and of course a keynote speaker.

Gary Linkletter, Chairman of PEI Potato Board

Diciembre 29, 2010

Gary Linkletter elected chairman PEI Potato Board

Gary Linkletter has been elected chair of the P.E.I. Potato Board.

Diciembre 29, 2010

USPB provides help to develop new dehy potato products

Potential end users who learn about U.S. dehydrated potatoes at trade shows and seminars and who decide to incorporate dehy into a product don’t have to go it alone.

Diciembre 21, 2010

Mixed Reaction from United Fresh as House Passes Food Safety Bill

By a vote of 215 to 144 today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Food Safety Modernization Act, enacting large-scale changes to the nation’s food safety system.

Diciembre 20, 2010

Unique partnership continues between Pisaq Potato Park and International Potato Center

A special ceremony, held on December 6 celebrated the signing of a renewed agreement between the International Potato Center and the Pisaq Potato Park’s Association of Communities - represented by the Association ANDES.

Diciembre 19, 2010

Allan Parker: farmers could join endangered species list

Extreme weather patterns wreaking havoc on many parts of the world could put the global farmer on the endangered species list, says an international agricultural expert.

Diciembre 19, 2010

Euro - Potato Report November 30, 2010

In the latest Euro-Potato report of November 30: NEPG estimates of EU 5 production, area and yield

Diciembre 17, 2010

UK Potato prices rise after weather disruption

Potato prices jumped sharply last week, as cold weather continued to disrupt movement between farms, packers and retailers.

Diciembre 16, 2010

Interview with Chris Voigt of 20 Potatoes a Day

Chris Voigt is the executive director of the Washington State Potato Commission, which supports and promotes the Washington state potato industry (1). On October 1st, Mr. Voigt began a two month, potato-only diet to raise awareness about the health properties of potatoes.