Potato News

January 22, 2024

Colombia: el sector productivo llama a defender la industria nacional

Entrevista al presidente de la Federación Colombiana de Productores de Papa: "Consumir papa pero que se colombiana".

January 22, 2024

España: No hay semilla para todos

Disponibilidad de semilla para España se verá afectada en por lo menos un 20%. No hay semilla para todos.

January 22, 2024

Pringles make a major change to its tube packaging - and says it will prevent crisps from breaking too

Pringles make a major change to its tube packaging - and says it will prevent crisps. Most Britons will be familiar with the famous Pringles tube - but the crisp brand is now making a huge change to its packaging.

Producción de papa. (Cortesía: Gentileza)

January 19, 2024

Paraguay: aumenta la producción nacional y las expectativas a futuro

La producción de papa crece en Paraguay ofreciendo buena rentabilidad e incentivos para el cultivo nacional.

January 19, 2024

España: optimismo con respecto a la siembra de patatas en el sur

En el sur de España se mantiene el optimismo con respecto a la siembra de patata a pesar de aumentos en los costos e incertidumbre con respecto a la disponibilidad de semilla.

January 18, 2024

Young Dutch Farmers with Smarts take on potato farming in Slovakia

A non-certified biogas installation. Staff who turn to the previous owner with their problems.

January 18, 2024

USDA Scientists Work to Ensure Nutritious and High-Quality Potatoes are Available During the Winter Season and All Year Round

Scientists at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) use innovative technology to study the lifecycle of potatoes (including development, production, and postharvest storage)

January 18, 2024

Calbee UK invests in Fabcon pellet frying and distribution equipment

Global snack producer Calbee has invested in new frying, seasoning and distribution machinery for its Deeside plant.

January 17, 2024

México: optimismo frente al comienzo de la cosecha en el norte del país

Productores del norte de México son optimistas de cara al 2024. La cosecha en el estado de Sinaloa acaba de comenzar.

January 15, 2024

España: disponibilidad de semilla se ve comprometida

En España la disponibilidad de semilla de patata se ve comprometida debido a las restricciones en el uso de agroquímicos y a la poca producción.

Una selección de las miles de variedades de papas nativas que crecen en Perú. (Cortesía: El Centro Internacional de la Papa)

January 15, 2024

Perú: más de 6 millones de toneladas en producción de papa

Perú es el principal productor de papa de America Latina con más de 6 millones de toneladas anuales de producción.

January 15, 2024

México fue el principal importador de papa consumo de Estados Unidos en 2023

México fue el principal importador de papa consumo desde Estados Unidos durante el 2023.

January 15, 2024

Tong set to showcase handling advancements alongside Verbruggen at LAMMA 2024

Tong Engineering is set to exhibit once again at the UK’s largest farm machinery show LAMMA on January 17 and 18 2024 at the NEC Birmingham.

Imported seed potatoes being stored in Kuppilan Jaffna. They were found to be infected with fungi.

January 15, 2024

Spoiled imported seed potatoes leave Sri Lanka farmers with a rotten deal

Sri Lanka Potato Farmers alleged that a consignment of 20 metric tonnes (MT) of imported seed potatoes turned out to be rotten due to poor storage facilities in the region and import irregularities, leaving them with empty land.

The COTX08063-2Ru potato clone by the Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program is being touted as the best chance for Texas to enter into the french fry market. (Courtesy: Texas A&M AgriLife)

January 11, 2024

Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program highlights market, varietal expansions

Advances, including Texas french fry variety and nutrition qualities, to be discussed at National Potato Expo in Austin.

Meet Scott Automation at Potato Expo 2024, Austin, Texas on January 10 -11

January 11, 2024

Step up your palletising solutions: talk to Scott Automation at Potato Expo 2024 in Austin, Texas

Scott Automation will showcase their palletising solutions at Potato Expo 2024 in Austin, Texas - USA on January 10 - 11.

January 10, 2024

Delhi HC permits PepsiCo to claim patent for potato chips variety

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday ruled that PepsiCo can claim a patent for the potato variety grown for its potato chips.

January 10, 2024

Potato LEAF Announces New 'Leadership in the Field' Program

The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) is excited to announce a new program, "Leadership in the Field: From Battlefield to Potato Field," held July 15-18, 2024, at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Gettysburg, Pa.