Papas para el Procesamiento

Septiembre 28, 2018

Indian state Odisha testing out cultivation of Chipsona for potato chips production by Pepsico

The government in the Indian state Odisha has started producing potato variety ‘Chipsona’ on experimental basis in Koraput in anticipation of plans by Pepsico to establish a potato chips manufacturing unit in the region

Septiembre 23, 2018

AVEBE pays out full result to its starch potato growers and increases advance

Dutch potato starch manufacterer Avebe has announced that the advance payment for potatoes delivered is being increased to 67 euros a tonne and that the full result of the cooperative will go to the members.

Septiembre 18, 2018

Potatoes Annual Summary: 2017 US Potato Production Up Slightly

Earlier this month, USDA-NASS published its annual report 'Potatoes 2017 Summary; September 2018'. The 2017 data indicate a slight increase of the total potato production in the United States compared to the previous year.

McCain Foods Recognizes Les Fermes FC Daigle As Champion Grower; a 42 year partnership

Septiembre 10, 2018

McCain Foods recognizes Les Fermes FC Daigle as Top Potato Grower for its Grand Falls Plant

Les Fermes FC Daigle Inc. of Drummond was named the 2017-2018 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Grand Falls, New Brunswick. The Daigle family has been contracting with McCain Foods for 42 years

Septiembre 05, 2018

A Shortage of Potatoes for Chips? Time to re-evaluate your cutting solutions, says FAM

Brent Bucks of knife manufacturer FAM explains how potato chips processors can increase revenues despite the low quality crop

Leavitt Farms recognized as top potato grower for McCain Foods Easton

Septiembre 03, 2018

Leavitt Farms recognized as Champion potato grower for McCain Foods Easton

The Top 10 Potato Growers for the McCain Foods Easton, Maine French Fry plant were recognized at the annual McCain Grower Barbecue at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center in Presque Isle last month

Agosto 31, 2018

Not enough potatoes in Germany: extreme drought impacts supply Emsland Group

The Emsland Group, a potato processor with seven production plants throughout Germany, explains the supply challenges they are faced with as a result of the extreme drought in Germany and other parts of Europe.

Agosto 29, 2018

Potato Starch manufacturer Avebe is looking for growth in Germany

Potato starch manufacturer Avebe is looking to expand its growing area in Germany. Avebe Germany account managers Ulrike Ziervogel and Hauke Warnecke explain the ambitions and how the company intends to realise them.

McCain Foods Recognizes Carl Crandlemire As Champion Grower; a 28 year partnership

Agosto 29, 2018

Carl Crandlemire named Champion Potato Grower for the McCain Foods Florenceville-Bristol plant

Carl Crandlemire was named the 2017-2018 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Florenceville-Bristol, NB.

Agosto 22, 2018

Las grandes empresas que apoyan a los pequeños productores

Pequeñas asociaciones de las que dependen cientos de familias son parte de las cadenas de valor de las compañías más importantes de Colombia. Por ejemplo, en Pepsico, el 100% de los proveedores de papa y plátano son nacionales.

Agosto 14, 2018

Potato growers propose pan-European approach to resolve contract issues with processors due to extreme weather

The North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) conclude that the potato production this year in North-Western Europe will be much lower than average and that quality issues will be a main challenge.

Agosto 08, 2018

Continuing drought and extreme heat a disaster for the potato harvest and processors

The extreme heat and drought is a disaster for the upcoming potato harvest. And for processors too: in Belgium, potato chips manufacturer Roger&Roger (Croky) temporarily halts production of some its flavours to manage the lack of potato supply.

Agosto 03, 2018

UK potato processing companies say serious issues with potato supply 'extremely likely'

The Potato Processing companies in the United Kingdom have released a statement through the Potato Processors’ Association Ltd (PPA), expressing their concern for the impact of current weather conditions on UK potato processing sector.

Julio 30, 2018

Cavendish Farms closes Fresh Pack Facility on PEI: not enough potatoes on the island

Cavendish Farms announced today that they will close their fresh pack facility in O’Leary, Prince Edward Island due to the limited availability of potatoes on Prince Edward Island

Mayo 10, 2018

Despite current low prices, more potatoes planted in North-western Europe

The NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) estimate that the growers in the 5 leading potato growing countries will plant 0,4% more potatoes than last year.

Chipsy launches its biggest agricultural programme for potato seed production

Abril 27, 2018

Egypt: Chipsy launches agricultural program to produce all seed potatoes locally

Pepsico's joint venture in Egypt, Chipsy For Food Industries SAE, announced a major agricultural programme to produce all seed potatoes locally.

Abril 19, 2018

Industrialización de la papa en Perú: tarea imprescindible

Perú produce 4.4 millones de toneladas de papa (...) de esa cantidad, sólo se industrializa el 2%, con un proceso muy rústico pues consiste en depositar la papa al suelo para que el frío de las alturas la convierta en chuño.

Marzo 16, 2018

Record Investments in the Belgian Potato Processing Sector continued in 2017

The record year of 2016 for the Belgian potato processing industry continued into 2017, according to Belgapom, the Belgian potato trade and processing industry association.

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