Potato News from Central America

INIFAP desarrolla variedades de papa resistentes a enfermedades y alta calidad industrial
January 18, 2021

INIFAP desarrolla variedades de papa resistentes a enfermedades y alta calidad industrial

El mejoramiento genético de la papa por parte de los expertos del organismo, que sintetiza 80 años de investigación en México, ha logrado rendimientos de 50 a 70 toneladas por hectárea.
Mexico reinstates labeling exemption for foodservice products
November 12, 2020

Mexico reinstates labeling exemption for foodservice products, facilitating US exports

The US potato industry was informed that Mexico rescinded its new front of pack labeling regulation, reinstating the exemption for foodservice products, according to a newsletter from the National Potato Council.
Atípica Helada Acaba con Cosecha de Papa en la Región Sureste de Coahuila, México
October 12, 2020

Atípica Helada Acaba con Cosecha de Papa en la Región Sureste de Coahuila, México

Esta pérdida además, impacta directamente a los cerca de 20 mil empleos directos e indirectos que genera el cultivo de papa en esta región de México
Suministro de papas está garantizado en Panamá
March 16, 2020

Suministro de papas está garantizado en Panamá

Gracias a un aporte entre importadores y productores locales de papas, se puede garantizar el suministro de este rubro en todo el país para lo que resta del año.
Inicia la cosecha de papa en Sinaloa
February 03, 2020

Inicia la cosecha de papa en Sinaloa

Con expectativas de aportar al mercado de consumo fresco y a la industria papera mexicana una producción del producto alimenticio que fluctuará entre las 300 mil y las 400 mil toneladas, arrancó en Sinaloa la cosecha de papa ciclo otoño-invierno.
Mama Belize introduces new Potato Chips
January 17, 2020

Belize gets its local Potato Chips: Mama Belize

Belizean company, Mama Belize is releasing its new signature product, potato chips. Тhе nеw lосаl brаnd fасtоrу іѕ lосаtеd іn Соrоzаl, Веlіzе аnd thе роtаtо сhірѕ аrе bеіng ѕоld іn 3 flаvоrѕ.
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El futuro del campo está en la tecnología, arranca Expo Agroalimentaria en Irapuato
November 22, 2019

El futuro del campo está en la tecnología, arranca Expo Agroalimentaria en Irapuato

Los efectos del cambio climático como los largos periodos de sequía o lluvias en abundancia, aunado a los altos costos de insumos agrícolas hacen que producir sea cada vez más complicado no sólo en Irpuato, México, sino en el mundo.
Codex Alimentarius approves global trade standard for ware potatoes proposed by India
October 12, 2019

Codex Alimentarius approves global trade standard for ware potatoes proposed by India

Draft quality standards for ware potatoes proposed to the Codex Alimentarius Commission by India during its recent meeting in Mexico, were approved and will apply to global trade in potatoes
US potato farmers seek new trade deal with Mexico to 'level the playing field'
September 10, 2019

US potato farmers seek new trade deal with Mexico to 'level the playing field'

Potato farmers are asking U.S. agricultural officials for support in expanding export trade into Mexico. Currently, American potato farmers and exporters are mostly barred from selling fresh potatoes in Mexico due to restrictions by the Mexican government
Así se hacen las papas Lay's en Guatemala
September 04, 2019

Así se hacen las papas Lay's en Guatemala

¿Sabías que las papas Lay’s® también se cultivan en Guatemala? A continuación, te contamos cómo es el proceso. Detrás de su auténtico sabor, están las manos y los corazones de más de 160 pequeños y medianos agricultores de papa del país.
Costa Rica: Minister says 'no' to potato imports
July 26, 2019

Costa Rica: Minister says 'no' to potato imports

Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Luis Felipe Arauz said no to the possibility of evaluating imports of potatoes, despite demands made by the industrial sector.
Con variedades propias, Honduras se apresta a mejorar ingresos de agricultores de papa
July 03, 2019

Con variedades propias, Honduras se apresta a mejorar ingresos de agricultores de papa

El cultivo de papa es la fuente principal de ingresos para los pequeños productores de las zonas altas de Honduras, pero los tubérculos semilla importados que siembran son el 40 por ciento de sus costos de producción.
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June 28, 2019

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Mexico removes tariffs on import frozen potatoes from the United States
May 24, 2019

Mexico removes tariffs on import frozen potatoes from the United States

President Trump removed the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Friday, May 17. Mexico responded by removing its 20% tariff on frozen potatoes imported from the United States on May 20.
May 21, 2019

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February 19, 2019

Belgapom brings James Bint and Belgian Fries to Mexico, a growing export market

As the export of frozen Belgian Fries to Mexico skyrockets, Belgapom took the ambassador of Belgian Fries - James Bint - on a recent economic mission to this growing export market
New Mexican potato variety Citlali shows resistance to late blight and zebra chip disease
September 19, 2018

New Mexican potato variety Citlali shows resistance to late blight and zebra chip disease

In Mexico, researchers of the National Forestry, Agriculture, and Livestock Research Institute (INIFAP), part of the Mexican Ministry of agriculture (SAGARPA), have developed a new potato variety, Citlali, with improved tolerance to diseases.
Desarrollan papa resistente a tizón tardío y punta morada
September 08, 2018

Desarrollan papa resistente a tizón tardío y punta morada

La selección estuvo a cargo del Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias (INIFAP) de México. Además de presentar resistencia a dichas enfermedades, la variedad cumple con los estándares de comercialización.

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