La crisis de los paperos continúa en el Oriente Colombiano
December 18, 2020

La crisis de los paperos continúa en el Oriente Colombiano

Pese a los múltiples esfuerzos que se han realizado hace varios meses en la región, la situación de los paperos en el Oriente colombiano no ha mejorado y temen que la crisis no cese.
Dutch potato cooperation Agrico reviews the year positively despite turbulent times
December 18, 2020

Potato coop Agrico reviews the year positively despite turbulent times

Potato coop Agrico held its annual central general members' meeting last week. During this online meeting, the annual figures for 2019/2020 were discussed and Agrico's digital transformation was addressed.
Great Britain potato production increased by 4.1% compared to last season
December 17, 2020

Great Britain potato production increased by 4.1% compared to last season

The GB potato industry accounts for over 117.46Kha of planted area this year, and is represented by 1,611 growers in 2020. Growers have faced difficult seasons of late.
Why a new potato variety could be a game-changer for farmers in East Africa
December 17, 2020

Why a new potato variety could be a game-changer for farmers in East Africa

Imagine being a potato farmer in Ethiopia, Kenya, or Nigeria. On a small piece of land, which you depend on for food and income, you have spent months planting, weeding, and watering.
NEPG uncertain about pending potato season
December 17, 2020

NEPG uncertain about pending potato season

NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) is unsure of the current potato situation and does not expect major changes in the demand side of the market in the coming weeks.
Estimate of Canadian Potato Production December 4, 2020
December 14, 2020

2020 Potato Production in Canada: a slight drop overall, but huge changes by province

Potato Production in Canada for the year 2020, is estimated at 104,203,000 hundredweight. This is down 1.4 million hundredweight or 1.3 percent below de production in 2019.
December 01, 2020

Potato Starch cooperative Avebe increases performance price to 96.15 euros

In financial year 2019/2020 Dutch Potato Starch Producer Royal Avebe achieved a performance price of 96.15 euros. This is a fraction below the record result - 96.63 euros - of the previous financial year.
Gobierno de Perú promueve mayor consumo de papa
November 30, 2020

Gobierno de Perú promueve mayor consumo de papa

Desde el Programa Agroideas del Ministerio de Agricultura y Riego (Minagri), se busca promover el consumo de la papa peruana y destacar el trabajo de los agricultores que han mantenido una producción constante de este alimento, pese a la pandemia.
La empresa vallisoletana apuesta por las variedades 'Agria' y 'Lady amarilla' para seguir ofreciendo patata nacional y de Castilla y León a los consumidores.
November 30, 2020

Juan Manuel Coello, Patatas Meléndez: 'La patata de calidad para lavado ha soportado bien la incertidumbre generada por el Covid-19'

La empresa vallisoletana apuesta por las variedades 'Agria' y 'Lady amarilla' para seguir ofreciendo patata nacional y de Castilla y León a los consumidores.
US potato packer Skone & Connors installs Tong grading and washing equipment
November 29, 2020

US potato packer Skone & Connors installs Tong grading and washing equipment

Potato packer Skone & Connors installs Tong grading and washing equipment. The custom-built potato grading and washing solution enabled this US based company to increase their sizing capabilities of both dirty and washed crop, whilst reducing waste.
La 'papatón' de Bogotá y Cundinamarca fue todo un éxito: vendieron más de 40.000 bultos de papa
November 23, 2020

La 'papatón' de Bogotá y Cundinamarca fue todo un éxito: vendieron más de 40.000 bultos de papa

Según la Gobernación de ese departamento, la cifra se traduce en cerca de 2.100 toneladas de ese producto.
PepsiCo Appoints Dr. Pietro Antonio Tataranni as Chief Medical Officer to protect workers, products from COVID-19
November 22, 2020

PepsiCo Appoints Chief Medical Officer to protect workers, products from COVID-19

PepsiCo, Inc. recently announced that Pietro Antonio Tataranni, MD has been named the company's global Chief Medical Officer. He will oversee the company's efforts to protect its global workforce, products, and communities in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Guillaume Liesch, Champ'pom : 'The situation is good in the consumption potato market'
November 17, 2020

Guillaume Liesch, Champ'pom : 'The situation is good in the consumption potato market'

The health crisis has taken a toll on the industrial potato market, although the consumer market has not been hit that hard.
Annual Cambridge Potato Conference will be an online event this year
November 17, 2020

Annual Cambridge Potato Conference will be an online event this year

After much discussion and planning by the CUPGRA Executive Committee, it has been decided, owing to COVID-19 restrictions, to go ahead with a virtual conference to continue the unbroken run of 30 successful CUPGRA Cambridge Potato Conferences.
Ventas de carretera, la cara de la crisis de cultivadores de papa en Colombia
November 16, 2020

Ventas de carretera, la cara de la crisis de cultivadores de papa en Colombia

La carretera que une a Bogotá y Tunja, en el departamento de Boyacá, se convirtió en la plaza de mercado a la que cultivadores de papa han tenido que llevar sus productos para no perder la cosecha.
La excelente cosecha de papa alienta a los productores
November 16, 2020

Universitarios de Paraguay aprovecharon la pandemia para incursionar en la producción de papa

Dos universitarios de la compañía Pacheco de la ciudad de Carapeguá, Paraguay, decidieron desde este año incursionar en la producción de papa y manifestaron obtener excelentes resultados económicos.
Papicultores de Soacha, Colombia, solicitan construcción de un centro de acopio
November 16, 2020

Papicultores de Soacha, Colombia, solicitan construcción de un centro de acopio

La crisis del sector papero, generada en parte por la pandemia, también afectó a los campesinos de las zonas rurales de Soacha, quienes están vendiendo su producto a bajos precios para no perderlo.
More Snacking and Online Purchasing Expected for Holiday 2020
November 16, 2020

More Snacking and Online Purchasing Expected for Holiday 2020

Two out of Three Consumers Plan to Stock Up on Snacks More Now Than Before the Pandemic, with Dips Seeing Dramatic Increase in Lead up to the Holidays Due to Convenience, According to Latest U.S. Snack Index

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