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september 24, 2017

Conagra Brands to acquire Angie's Artisan Treats, LLC, Maker Of Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP® Ready-To-Eat Popcorn

Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Angie's Artisan Treats the maker of Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP ready-to-eat popcorn

september 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.

tna Strengthens North American Operations With Appointment Of New General Manager

september 24, 2017

Steven Wolfe appointed General Manager TNA North America

Processing and packaging manufacturer tna has appointed Steven Wolfe as new general manager for North America.

Potato Expo 2018 will feature live streaming Potato TV 'The Eye'

september 23, 2017

Potato Expo 2018 goes live with streaming potato TV 'The Eye'.

Potato Expo 2018 announces live streaming Potato TV throughout the event. Voting for the presentations on the Innovation Hub 'Main Stage' is now open.

september 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.

september 21, 2017

Idaho Potato Commission appoints first female to represent potato growers

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) announced the appointment of Mary Hasenoehrl of Gross Farms, the first female to represent potato growers in the Idaho Potato Commission.

september 21, 2017

Mexico: Zebra Chip-tolerant potatoes for the fresh market

Researchers from the University of California Riverside and INIFAP (Mexico) identify four potato lines with increased tolerance to Zebra Chip disease

september 21, 2017

Potatoes South Australia to develop vodka from waste potato peel

In an effort to combat food waste, Potatoes South Australia has teamed up with the University of Adelaide and Adelaide Hills Distillery to make vodka from potato skins.

september 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.

Gobierno boliviano decomisa semilla de papa que no cumpla con requisitos de calidad

september 19, 2017

Gobierno boliviano decomisa semilla de papa que no cumple con requisitos de calidad

El INIAF confiscó 735 bolsas de semilla de papa que no reunían los requerimientos establecidos por la Norma General de Semillas.

september 19, 2017

Liberan en Panamá nueva variedad de papa

El IDIAP dio a conocer las propiedades de su nueva variedad de papa, idiap roja- 17. Es una variedad que presenta altos rendimientos (de hasta 55 toneladas por hectárea) y tolerancia a las plagas más comunes del cultivo en la Provincia de Chiriquí (tizón tardío y a mosca minadora).

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

september 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)'