Potato News

MSU professors Jiming Jiang and David Douches. (Courtesy: MSU)
February 27, 2024

Michigan State University researchers further unravel the mechanism of cold induced sweetening in potatoes

Michigan State University professors Jiming Jiang and David Douches has discovered a key mechanism behind the darkening and potential health concerns associated with cold-stored potatoes. 
20% of potatoes grown in the USA are exported
February 26, 2024

National Potato Council Releases New Report on the Economic Potential of the USA Potato Exports

The National Potato Council (NPC) today revealed its latest report on the economic impact of the USA potato industry.
Shawn Moye, Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Reading Bakery Systems
February 26, 2024

Reading Bakery Systems Promotes Shawn Moye to Senior Vice President of Global Sales

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a leading manufacturer of snack food production systems, has promoted Shawn Moye to Senior Vice President of Global Sales to support the continued growth of the business.
Oficina de Imagen Institucional de la GRALL.
February 26, 2024

Perú: técnicas de fertilización para pequeños productores

Jornada de capacitación sobre técnicas de fertilización para productores de papa en la provincia de Otuzco.
España: cifras de exportación de patatas superan las de años anteriores
February 26, 2024

España: cifras de exportación de patatas superan las de años anteriores

Las cifras muestran que las exportaciones de patatas españolas han aumentado con respecto al 2022 de la mano de la producción en Castilla y León.
Argentina: primer producción de papa con huella de carbono certificada
February 26, 2024

Argentina: primer producción de papa con huella de carbono certificada

El Parque Papas y Yara unen fuerzas para llevar adelante la primer producción de papas con huella de carbono certificada del mundo.
Kiremko at Anuga FoodTec 2022
February 26, 2024

Kiremko at Anuga FoodTec Exhibition 2024!

Kiremko, loyal participant at the renowned Anuga FoodTec exhibition in Cologne
Filip Wallays and Hannelore Raes, the CEOs and owners of Agristo.
February 25, 2024

Fries giant Agristo plans fourth production line in Wielsbeke, Belgium

The Agristo factory in Wielsbeke will have a fourth production line. This must guarantee that the frozen potato giant in Belgium continues to grow.
Potato IPM logo
February 25, 2024

Potatoes USA - Supported research into Neonic alternatives receives USDA funding

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) recently announced funding for a four-year, Potatoes USA-supported research project to develop and evaluate potential alternatives to neonicotinoids for pest management of potato crops.
Michigan Potato Industry Commission to Release Report on the Potato Industry’s Economic Impact on the State
February 23, 2024

Chipping Potato Capital of the US: Potatoes contribute USD 2.5 Billion to Michigan’s Economy

Michigan-grown spuds deliver a pile of economic activity, generating more than USD 2.5 billion to the state’s GDP and supporting around 21,700 Michigan jobs, according to a report released today by the Michigan Potato Industry Commission.
Perú: precios bajos y malos
February 22, 2024

Perú: precios bajos y malos pronósticos para el sector productivo

Precios bajos en Perú y se espera que bajen aun más en el futuro próximo debido a aumento en la oferta.
International Potato Technology Expo Opens 2024 Edition This Week
February 22, 2024

International Potato Technology Expo Opens 2024 Edition This Week

A leading North American potato event is making its biennial return to Charlottetown’s Eastlink Centre, this week! Thursday and Friday, February 22nd and 23rd

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