Salud y Nutrición

Septiembre 24, 2017

New potato research institute established in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

A new potato research institute has been established in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Septiembre 21, 2017

Investigadores argentinos analizan las características de la papa

Un equipo de CONICET de Mar del Plata analiza las características de este alimento como antioxidante y su posible aplicación como agente preventivo en enfermedades como la Hepatitis B y el mal de Alzheimer.

Septiembre 19, 2017

Perú: Seminario de investigación agraria analizó inclusión de papas nativas en cadenas de valor

La experiencia del CIP en el establecimiento de cadenas de valor y la consecución de impactos a nivel de población, fue presentada a más de 300 personas en la bienal SEPIA XVII, realizada del 29 al 31 de agosto en la ciudad de Cajamarca.

Septiembre 13, 2017

Tasteful Selections releases new black Take & Shake cup with gluten-free seasonings

Tasteful Selections is eager to offer new black Take & Shake cups with gluten-free seasonings!

Septiembre 11, 2017

Fuzz in Taiwan about French Fries with green patches at McDonald's

Taiwan's health authorities will conduct stringent checks of potato suppliers after reports that French fries served at fast food restaurants were found with green patches.

Septiembre 07, 2017

Potato Farmers reminded to consider safety during the potato harvesting season

Potato Farmers are reminded to consider safety during harvest, since incidents during the potato harvesting season remain a common cause of serious and fatal injury.

Agosto 15, 2017

Key Technology Presents VERYX Digital Sorters to Middle East Food Processors at Gulfood Manufacturing

Key Technology introduces its VERYX® family of digital sorters to the Middle East food processing industry at the Gulfood Manufacturing trade show being held in Dubai from 31 October to 2 November, 2017.

Perú y Bolivia difundirán experiencias en implementación de políticas nutricionales, alimentarias y de desarrollo productivo-económico

Agosto 10, 2017

Perú y Bolivia sistematizarán y difundirán experiencias sobre seguridad alimentaria

Esta fue una de las resoluciones emitidas durante el “Encuentro Binacional de Políticas Públicas de Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional Bolivia-Perú”, realizado el 10 y 11 de agosto en la ciudad de Puno.

Innate® Second Generation Potato Receives Approval in Canada

Agosto 03, 2017

Second Generation Innate® Potatoes Receive Approval in Canada

Health Canada and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have completed the food, feed, and environmental safety assessments of the J.R. Simplot Company’s second generation of Innate® potatoes. The authorizations enable the potatoes to be imported, planted, and sold in Canada.

Julio 17, 2017

Colombia: Lanzan campaña para promover consumo de papa

La Federación Colombiana de Productores de Papa, Fedepapa, y el Fondo Nacional de Fomento de la Papa, FNFP, presentaron su campaña de consumo "Una papa bien preparada te soluciona", con el objetivo de incentivar el consumo de papa en el país.

Julio 10, 2017

Today's Google Doodle celebrates Potato Processing Pioneer Eva Ekeblad

Today's Google Doodle celebrates the Swedish Potato Processing Pioneer Eva Ekeblad (1724-86) on the 293rd anniversary of her birth.

Julio 03, 2017

West Australian Potato Growers want you to eat potatoes EVERY day...

West Australian potato growers want their potatoes back on dinner plates every day to help ease a massive glut. The advertising campaign - named Todatoes - began Saturday night with the start of a prime-time television advertising campaign.

Junio 13, 2017

New Zealand get's its own brand of low carb potatoes: 'Lotatoes™'

In New Zealand, produce company T&G is launching a new brand of low carb potatoes with the memorable name 'Lotatoes'.

Mayo 30, 2017

The science of taste: why you choose fries over broccoli

Most people say that if there is a healthy choice on a menu they will take it. But observations and research show this is generally not the case.

Mayo 30, 2017

Orkla Food Ingredients signs licence agreement with Renaissance BioScience Corp. for Acrylamide-Reducing Yeast Technology

Orkla Food Ingredients, a subsidiary of Orkla ASA (OSE:ORK) has signed a license agreement with Renaissance BioScience Corp. to exclusively produce and sell Renaissance acrylamide-reducing yeast to food manufacturers in the European Nordic and Baltic markets, starting in Q3 2017.

Mayo 28, 2017

Neiker Tecnalia to start field trial of potato varieties with benefits

NEIKER-Tecnalia is conducting research since 2014 with the objective to identify potato varieties with high levels of bioactive compounds (anthocyanins, phenols and total carotenoids - all having potential potential health benefits), and are adapted to the growing conditions in Spain.

Mayo 23, 2017

En España desarrollan papas con alto potencial de valor añadido

El Instituto Vasco de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario, NEIKER-Tecnalia, ha llevado a cabo avances en la mejora genética de patata con el objetivo de obtener variedades con elevados niveles de compuestos bioactivos (antocianinas, fenoles y carotenoides totales), así como capacidad antioxidante beneficiosas para la salud, adaptadas a nuestras condiciones de cultivo.

Mayo 23, 2017

Snyder’s-Lance launches four `snack better` multi-brand variety packs around special consumer demands

Advancing its mission to change the way America snacks, Snyder's-Lance, Inc. is introducing its first multi-brand snack packs to meet specific consumer demands: Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Premium and Small batch Kettle.