Papas Fritas y Especialidades de Papa de Las Américas

Octubre 05, 2017

United States Export of Potatoes and Potato Products Up for July 2017

After a record export of potatoes and potato products from the United States in the period from July 2016 to June 2017, Potatoes USA reported that export in the month of July was up compared to July last year.

Potato Production United States 2016: USDA-NASS publishes 'Potatoes 2016 (Summary)'

Septiembre 19, 2017

Potato Production United States: USDA-NASS publishes 'Potatoes 2016 (Summary)'

Potato Production United States 2016: the USDA-NASS has just published its most extensive report on last year's potato production: 'Potatoes 2016 (Summary)'

Cavendish Farms Officially Breaks Ground in Lethbridge, Alberta

Septiembre 19, 2017

Cavendish Farms Breaks Ground for new potato processing plant in Lethbridge, Alberta

Cavendish Farms Officially Breaks Ground in Lethbridge, Alberta. The new $360 million potato processing plant to be complete by fall 2019

Septiembre 13, 2017

Inventure Foods sells frozen division to Oregon Potato Company to focus on snack business

Inventure Foods, Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement for the sale of its frozen business including the Rader Farms® and Willamette Valley Fruit Company™ brands as well as certain related assets, rights and properties to Oregon Potato Company for $50.0 million in cash.

Septiembre 05, 2017

McCain Foods recognises Lakeside Farms as Champion Grower for its Florenceville-Bristol plant

Lakeside Farms Ltd. of Greenfield was named the 2016-2017 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Florenceville-Bristol, NB during the 44th Annual McCain Growers’ Banquet held August 23 at the Northern Carleton Civic Centre.

Septiembre 02, 2017

Idaho Potato Commission updates industry on its marketing plans

At the annual Idaho Grower Shipper Association convention, Frank Muir, President of the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) revealed the marketing plans for the upcoming year.

McCain Foods Canada recognises Les Fermes Lp Thériault & Fils Farms as Champion Grower for the grand Falls Region

Septiembre 02, 2017

McCain Foods recognises Les Fermes Lp Thériault & Fils Farms as Champion Grower

Les Fermes LP Thériault & Fils of Drummond was named the 2016-2017 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Grand Falls during the 43rd annual McCain Growers’ Banquet held August 22 at Centre E.& P. Sénéchal

United States potatoes and potato product export reaches new records

Agosto 31, 2017

United States Export of Potatoes and Potato Products Sets New Records

Exports of all United States potatoes and potato products reached a record $1,758,130,172 for the July 2016 – June 2017 marketing year. U.S. exports also achieved a record volume level of 1,712,364 metric tons (MT).

Agosto 11, 2017

Inventan en Chile una alternativa saludable de las papas fritas

Una investigadora de la Universidad de Santiago de Chile dio a conocer un producto alimentario similar a las papas fritas. Creado con papas y subproductos del pulido de arroz, el producto absorve hasta tres veces menos la cantidad de aceite en la fritura.

Agosto 02, 2017

McCain Foods appoints Max Koeune as President and CEO as Dirk Van de Put leaves for Mondelēz International

McCain Foods Limited’s Board of Directors has appointed Max Koeune to the role of President and CEO effective November 1st, 2017. He will succeed Dirk Van de Put who is leaving after seven years to become CEO of Mondelēz International.

Julio 26, 2017

Potato Processor Lamb Weston Reports FQ4 and Full Year 2017 Results

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LW) has announced its fourth quarter and full year 2017 results, and provided its outlook for fiscal year 2018.

Julio 26, 2017

Lamb Weston Announces changes of its Board of Directors

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today the appointments of Andre J. Hawaux, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc., and Hala G. Moddelmog, President and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber, to its Board of Directors, effective July 19, 2017.

Julio 24, 2017

Cavendish Farms invests in more efficient centralized potato storage on Prince Edward Island

Canadian Potato Processing company Cavendish Farms is investing in major potato storage upgrades at its New Annan French Fry plant, Prince Edward Island.

Coaldale expansion takes Potato Processor McCain Foods' capacity investments over 1 billion

Julio 20, 2017

Potato Processor McCain Foods invests over 1 billion in plant expansions

McCain Foods Limited has announced plans to expand its capacity at its plant in Coaldale, Alberta, Canada. This investment will bring additional production capacity to the french fry manufacturing facility, helping to meet continued strong demand for McCain products in the company’s domestic and international markets.

Junio 30, 2017

Simplot invierte 100 millones de dólares para producir papas fritas en Argentina

La compañía, que es líder en EE.UU. y China, apuesta al mercado interno y también va a exportar a Chile, Uruguay y Brasil. El socio local es San Fili, que produce papas en la provincia de Mendoza.

Junio 22, 2017

Perú importa 35 mil toneladas de papa para abastecer el negocio de la pollería

La industria de pollería en el Perú consume 250 mil toneladas de papa al año. De ellas, 35 mil son importadas. Para reducir esa cantidad se debe mejorar su oferta de calidad, afirma el especialista en la cadena de papa de la DGA del Minagri, Miguel Quevedo.

Junio 16, 2017

Colombia: Evalúan medidas de protección contra importación de papa congelada

El Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo y Fedepapa integraron una mesa de trabajo técnico, a través de la cual se les orientó sobre los mecanismos de defensa comercial que existen y que pueden solicitar ante esta cartera, en momentos en que han manifestado verse afectados por el aumento de importación de papa congelada.

Potato Expo 2018 Now Accepting Submissions For Sessions And Panels

Junio 15, 2017

Potato Expo 2018 Now Accepting Submissions for new Innovation Hub

The new Potato Expo Innovation Hub is now open and accepting abstract submissions for the Potato Expo 2018, the largest convention and trade show for the potato industry in North America.