News on Health and Nutrition from the Americas

Key Technology presents Vibratory Conveyor for Integration with Metal Detector
March 06, 2018

Key Technology presents Vibratory Conveyor for Integration with Metal Detector

Key Technology presents a specialized Iso-Flo® vibratory conveyor designed specifically for integration with a metal detector to inspect bulk foods on processing and packaging distribution lines.
El CIP ayuda a sus socios a mejorar el acceso y seguimiento de sus recursos fitogenéticos
February 22, 2018

El CIP ayuda a sus socios a mejorar el acceso y seguimiento de sus recursos fitogenéticos

Más de 30 representantes de instituciones del gobierno peruano y de organismos no gubernamentales se reunieron recientemente en la sede del Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) en Lima para conocer un nuevo sistema mundial creado por el TIRFAA.
Potatoes gain credibility for performance in PyeongChang Olympic athlete’s village kitchen
February 21, 2018

Potatoes gain credibility for performance in PyeongChang Olympic athlete’s village kitchen

Potatoes as a performance food are gaining notoriety during the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, with the newly released Olympian Menu and announcement that performance nutrition is now a critical part of athletes’ strategy to win
Sherlock Separator cleans up potatoes for processing at PEI Potato Solutions
February 18, 2018

Sherlock Separator cleans up potatoes for processing at PEI Potato Solutions

Terrence McEachern of the Guardian spoke with Romana Roberts and Chris Hunt of PEI Potato Solutions on the Sherlock Separator they recently installed for the removal of foreign objects and defects, such as surface scabs or rot.
Potatoes USA highlights the power of potato for athletic performance
February 13, 2018

Potatoes USA highlights the power of potato for athletic performance

Four experts in nutrition and athletic performance have partnered with Potatoes USA to create 13 new recipes designed to encourage active consumers to power their performance with potatoes.
PEI Potato Solutions receives government support as the company invests in the latest sorting equipment
January 21, 2018

PEI Potato Solutions receives government support as the company invests in the latest sorting technology

The Government of Canada supports the investment in a Sherlock Separator potato sorter by RWL Holdings LTD (PEI Potato Solutions), a potato washing and sorting facility to optimize potatoes for processing prior to delivery to Cavendish Farms.
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Experimental potato delivers bounty of vitamin A and E
December 21, 2017

Experimental potato delivers bounty of vitamin A and E

An experimental 'golden' potato has the potential to provide as much as 42 percent of a child’s recommended daily intake of vitamin A and 34 percent of a child’s recommended intake of vitamin E, according to a study co-led at The Ohio State University.
Cargill introduces a new high oleic canola oil with 35% lower saturated fat for foodservice.
December 19, 2017

Cargill introduces a New High Oleic Canola Oil with 35% Lower Saturated Fat for Foodservice

Cargill introduces a new non-GMO high-oleic canola oil with a 35% lower saturated fat for foodservice. Herbicide tolerance (GMO) is available as an option (!!)
Potatoes USA Organises First Ever School Foodservice Potato Recipe Testing Roadshow
November 30, 2017

Potatoes USA Organises First Ever School Foodservice Potato Recipe Testing Roadshow

Earlier this month representatives from Potatoes USA met with the School District of LaCrosse, Wisconsin to test school foodservice recipes with the K-12 experts themselves.
Una papa transgénica “dorada” podría reducir la desnutrición
November 09, 2017

Una papa transgénica “dorada” podría reducir la desnutrición

Investigadores de la Universidad de Ohio experimentan con una papa que podría llegar a prevenir muertes y enfermedades. Sobre todo en aquellos países en donde la gente depende del almidón del tubérculo para el sustento.
Un camino hacia los mercados, el Enfoque Participativo de Cadenas Productivas
October 31, 2017

Un camino hacia los mercados, el Enfoque Participativo de Cadenas Productivas

Un informe del Banco Mundial sobre la agricultura peruana indica que la cadena de valor de la papa nativa es el caso más representativo del país de una cadena de valor exitosa desarrollada para mercados internos. En esta entrevista, Miguel Ordinola (CIP) detalla esta experiencia.
Left Field Foods launches Spokes, a popped potato snack
October 18, 2017

Left Field Foods launches Spokes, a popped potato snack

Snack food company Left Field Foods has launched SPOKES, a light and crunchy air-puffed potato snack, now available across Canada.
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Chile: Con papa nativa quieren ponerle color a los alimentos
October 09, 2017

Chile: Con papa nativa quieren ponerle color a los alimentos

Este tubérculo, de múltiples formas y colores, cultivado principalmente en Chiloé, está siendo investigado por su potencial para producir pigmentos para la industria alimentaria.
TOMRA Shows Next-Generation Food Sorting Technology at Pack Expo 2017
September 25, 2017

TOMRA Shows Next-Generation Food Sorting Technology at Pack Expo 2017

Global food sorting manufacturer, TOMRA Sorting, Inc., shows two of its newest innovative sorting machines at the Pack Expo in Las Vegas
Investigadores argentinos analizan las características de la papa
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.
Perú: Seminario de Investigación agraria analizó inclusión de papas nativas en cadenas de valor
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.
Tasteful Selections releases new black Take & Shake cup with gluten-free seasonings
September 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!
Perú y Bolivia difundirán experiencias en implementación de políticas nutricionales, alimentarias y de desarrollo productivo-económico
August 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.

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