Potato News from the Americas

McCain Foods expands Florenceville-Bristol French fry plant with potato specialties line
June 21, 2016

McCain Foods expands Florenceville-Bristol French fry plant with potato specialties line

McCain Foods (Canada) announced today a major investment in its Florenceville-Bristol French fry plant that will expand capability and create 40 to 50 new jobs.
Washington Potato Company fined $213,160 for repeating workplace safety violations
June 20, 2016

Washington Potato Company fined $213,160 for repeating workplace safety violations

Repeated serious safety violations have resulted in a serious workplace injury and in a large fine for the Washington Potato Company, a potato processing company in Warden, Washington.
A la papa se la pelean en Cuba: sólo se ha vendido en abril y junio
June 19, 2016

A la papa se la pelean en Cuba: sólo se ha vendido en abril y junio

A más de dos meses de la primera gran venta anual -y poco después, la mágica evaporación- de la papa, este año en los agros de La Habana vuelve por segunda vez el preciadísimo tubérculo a poner a correr a más de una familia.
United States Potato Stocks Down 7 Percent From June 2015
June 18, 2016

United States Potato Stocks Down 7 Percent From June 2015

In the United States, the 13 major potato producing states held 52.2 million cwt of potatoes in storage June 1, 2016, down 7 percent from June 1, 2015.
Former Potato Chip Executive, Vendor Charged with $1.4 Million Fraud
June 18, 2016

Former Potato Chip Executive, Vendor Charged with $1.4 Million Fraud

A former executive with a Pennsylvania potato chip and snack food company and a vendor have been charged and agreed to plead guilty to defrauding the company out of roughly $1.4 million.
Fire at Olde York Potato Chip Plant.
June 18, 2016

Fire at Olde York Potato Chip Plant

A fire broke out at the Olde York Potato Chips plant in Brampton, Ontario early Friday morning (June 17).
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Paperos de Venezuela piden autorización para importar semillas
June 16, 2016

Paperos de Venezuela piden autorización para importar semillas

Para garantizar el abastecimiento de este importante rubro agrícola, la Federación Nacional de Productores de Papa y Hortalizas (Fenaphort) entregará un documento a Agropatria y a los ministerios con competencia alimentaria para pedir autorización e importar las semillas.
Potato Farming on Prince Edward Island: Trying Something New
June 16, 2016

Potato Farming on Prince Edward Island: Trying Something New

For years, PEI potato farmer Robert Green has been growing barley and canola in rotation with potatoes. This season, he’s decided to try something new.
 ‘Focus on Potato’ Webinar: Late Blight Management
June 16, 2016

‘Focus on Potato’ Webinar: Late Blight Management

Late blight is a potentially destructive disease of potato and tomato crops worldwide that can result in significant losses if detected too late, diagnosed incorrectly, or if not treated properly.
Venezolano trabaja con la NASA en el cultivo de papas en Marte
June 15, 2016

Venezolano trabaja con la NASA en el cultivo de papas en Marte

Hace cinco meses la noticia de que la NASA estudia sembrar papas en Marte sorprendía al mundo. Pero lo que no se dijo en esa ocasión es que uno de los científicos que forma parte del equipo que trabaja en ese proyecto, Juan Carlos Chávez, es un diseñador industrial venezolano, que emigró a tierras peruanas hace casi dos años.
Nominations Open For 2017 Potatoes USA Board Members
June 14, 2016

Nominations Open For 2017 Potatoes USA Board Members

Potatoes USA announced earlier this month that nominations are now open for new Board Members for the 2017-2020 term.
Island Potato Soap
June 14, 2016

PEI Potato Soap could be an international hit, Island craftsman hopes

Prince Edward Island craftsman Pieter Ijsselstein is seeing quickly growing interest in his latest product: Handcrafted Potato Soap
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June 10, 2016

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June 09, 2016

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June 09, 2016

Conagra Foods sells JM Swank Food Ingredient business

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