News on The Potato Supply Chain from the Americas

June 18, 2024

Picketa Systems’ LENS Expands into 13 US States with Precise Crop Management Strategy for Potato and Corn

Picketa Systems, an agricultural technology company founded to unlock agronomic potential, announces its expansion into 13 states across the USA with its groundbreaking LENS system.

Potato Grading: Consistent Product Quality at Wada Farms

June 16, 2024

Wada Farms surpasses its ROI in the very first year using optical grading technology for its potatoes

Kip Yeates, Vice President of Fresh Operations at potato company Wada Farms, highlights the success of their partnership with Ellips in enhancing potato grading efficiency and quality consistency, exceeding initial expectations and paving the way for future advancements in AI-driven grading technology.

Delegation from the Phillipines visits the PEI Potato Board

June 16, 2024

Prince Edward Island Potato Industry Welcomes Delegation from The Philippines

The PEI Potato Board recently welcomed a 15 member delegation from the
Philippines.

Opening Celebrations of International Day of Potato were held at a local farmers’ market

June 15, 2024

The Inaugural International Day of Potato (IDP) in Rome was celebrated on May 30

On May 30, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) celebrated the first International Day of Potato in its headquarters in Rome.

June 13, 2024

Chile: exportación de semilla certificada

Desde la región de los lagos para América Latina, la semilla Chilena gana terreno en la región.

June 12, 2024

Perú: resistencia a tizón tardío

El CIP ha obtenido resultados sobresaliente en el desarrollo de su variedad CIP-Matilde, resistente al tizón tardío gracias a los cruzamientos con variedades silvestres.

Peter Dawe, Chief Growth & Strategy Officer of McCain Foods, delivering his address at the Digital Innovation Summit.

June 11, 2024

UNB’s McKenna Institute announces investment in digital agriculture led by potato processor McCain Foods

The McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) announced a CAD 3.75 million (USD 2.7 million) investment from a partnership led by potato processor McCain Foods that will revolutionize digital agriculture, progress regenerative farming practices and minimize the impact of climate change on farmland.

June 10, 2024

Brasil: bajan los precios pero la media se mantiene alta

En Brasil el clima parece dar tregua y la cosecha se acelera. Sin embargo, los precios se mantienen altos en los principales mercados.

June 10, 2024

Chile: se firma convenio para estimular el cultivo de papa nativa

INIA (Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias) e INDAP (Instituto de Desarrollo Agropecuario) han acordado potenciar la multiplicación de variedades de papa nativa.

Processed Potato Market Size Outlook (USD Billion)

June 09, 2024

Global Processed Potatoes Market to grow over 5 percent annually according to Technavio report

The processed potatoes market size is forecast to increase by USD 45 billion at a CAGR of 5.34% between 2024 and 2028. Market expansion is contingent on several factors, such as an increasing emphasis on expanding production capacities for potato processing.

June 05, 2024

Perú: nuevas variedades, mejores rendimientos

Los desarrollos en materia de variedades tienen un impacto significativo sobre la producción, la economía y el trabajo de los agricultores en Perú.

June 04, 2024

Brasil: continua lloviendo y los precios siguen afectados

La oferta se ve limitada por la lluvia, se esperan cambios en los mercados la semana próxima.

June 04, 2024

Colombia: la papa y la seguridad alimentaria

La papa es un alimento central en la dieta de los Colombianos y un tesoro para la biodiversidad nacional.

June 03, 2024

Bolivia: inversión gubernamental en la producción

Tras el día internacional de la papa el gobierno anunció grandes inversiones en el sector productivo.

June 03, 2024

Chile: desafíos y oportunidades de trabajo con la papa

Mucho más que un alimento, la papa sigue abriendo nuevas formas relacionarse con la tierra y con la economía.

In December 2023, the UN General Assembly proclaimed May 30 as the International Day of Potato.

May 28, 2024

Prince Edward Island Celebrates Inaugural International Day of Potato

The potato industry on PEI is excited to celebrate the inaugural International Day of Potato. In December 2023, the UN General Assembly proclaimed May 30 as the International Day of Potato.