Noticias sobre Las Noticias

Belgium’s long-standing love affair with potatoes goes far beyond taste. Potatoes are central to the nation’s culinary identity, and the iconic frietkot - a fast-food stand dedicated to fries - is officially recognized as part of Belgium’s national intangible cultural heritage.

La cosecha de papa en Brasil avanza rápidamente, provocando un exceso de oferta que hizo caer los precios en los principales mercados mayoristas, mientras en Cristalina (GO) la campaña se acerca a su fin con altos rendimientos y buena calidad gracias a condiciones climáticas favorables.

Scientists have decoded the sweetpotato’s complex hexaploid genome, revealing its mixed ancestry and resilience traits. This breakthrough offers powerful tools for breeders to boost yield, nutrition, and climate resistance, securing food futures.

Uttar Pradesh, India’s top potato producer, has launched aeroponic seed centres in Kushinagar and Hapur. The soil-less system cuts contamination, reduces costs, and provides quality, disease-free seeds to sustain the state’s 240 LMT potato yield.

Produce Investments (PI) acquires Biofresh Safestore, a leader in fixed crop management. Combined with Restrain’s natural sprout suppression, the move expands PI’s tech portfolio, offering flexible, innovative storage solutions across Europe and beyond.

Join Key Technology at Potato Expo China (Oct 27–29) at booth B002-10/11! Discover how ADR boosts fry yield, COMPASS sorter eases operations, and Zephyr conveyor handles potatoes gently with minimal damage.

Potatoes SA and the Department of Basic Education partner to enhance school nutrition through the National School Nutrition Programme, showing that adding potatoes boosts learners’ energy, focus, and satiety while helping fight childhood malnutrition sustainably.

The classic Austrian potato variety 'Sieglinde' makes a comeback thanks to Priska and Erich Stekovics, who revived this nearly 100-year-old favorite. Now available again under SPAR as organic waxy potatoes for €1.99 (USD 2.15) at SPAR, EUROSPAR, and INTERSPAR.

SINOBAKE delivered a stackable potato chip production line to a top Chinese food firm, boosting quality, efficiency, and safety. Built with 304/316 stainless steel, it improved chip consistency and won strong customer and consumer praise.

Farming with Nature: Mapping the Growth Opportunity for UK Agriculture” maps 5.1 million hectares—almost one-third of the UK’s farmland—using geospatial data, on-farm assessments, and economic insights to guide sustainable and resilient farming practices.

Hace apenas diez años, el 66 % de las papas fritas consumidas en América Latina eran importadas de Europa; el 34 % restante provenía de fábricas locales. Hoy la relación se invirtió: el 66 % se produce en la región y solo un tercio llega de ultramar.

Estados Unidos no solo es un productor gigante: es un regulador de facto del comercio global, un exportador de normas, subsidios y diplomacia agrícola.

Cuando las grandes empresas compran (¡y construyen!) todas las cadenas de valor alrededor del mundo se ven afectadas, para bien o para mal. ¿Qué lugar tendrá Argentina en los próximos años?

No ha sido un año bueno para los productores de papa a nivel mundial, y en Argentina no fue la excepción. Gran producción y bajos precios suponen perdidas millonarias.

Bolivia consigue un aumento considerable en su producción de papa a nivel nacional. La nación andina es prácticamente autosustentable en términos productivos.

The European RUCIP Committee held a webinar on October 17, 2025 to mark the launch of the RUCIP 2025 Rules, highlighting updates for simpler, faster, and fairer resolution of potato trade disputes across Europe.

The 'Ultimate Roast Potato' named after a much-loved film character is back on shelves after high demand. Branston says deliveries of its Nemo potato will rise 87 % this season versus 2024, bringing faster-cooking, great-tasting roasts to more homes!

A new survey by Young’s reveals 62% of Brits enjoy fish and chips on Fridays. Rising costs drive home-cooked versions, though 22% stick to takeaways. Ranked 2nd in UK food traditions, fish and chips remain a beloved Friday treat.