News on The Potato Supply Chain from the Americas

En Esmeraldas, Ecuador, el cultivo de camote busca mejorar la salud e ingresos de sus ciudadanos
April 26, 2021

En Esmeraldas, Ecuador, el cultivo de camote busca mejorar la salud e ingresos de sus ciudadanos

Agricultores de la provincia de Esmeraldas, organizaciones de productores y autoridades del Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería, el INIAP y el CIP realizaron la siembra participativa de 10 variedades de camote.
Cuba: Antes que llegue la lluvia, Horquita siembra
April 26, 2021

Cuba: Antes que llegue la lluvia, Horquita siembra

La Empresa de Cultivos Varios de Horquita, del municipio de Abreus en Cienfuegos, aprovecha los dos mejores meses de la campaña de primavera para plantar de otros surtidos agrícolas las 350 hectáreas (h) que habían sido destinadas a la papa.
Canadian Province of Newfoundland Seeking Proposals from Farmers for Large-Scale Potato Production
April 20, 2021

Canadian Province of Newfoundland looking for large-scale potato farmers

The provincial government is taking applications for 'Requests for Proposals' for farmers interested in large-scale potato production at a number of newly-cleared farmland properties on the island.
PepsiCo Announces 2030 Goal to Scale Regenerative Farming Practices Across 7 Million Acres, Equivalent to Entire Agricultural Footprint
April 20, 2021

PepsiCo to Move to Regenerative Farming Practices for all its ingredients

Pepsico's Efforts are Estimated to Reduce At Least 3 Million Tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions by the End of the Decade. PepsiCo's 'Positive Agriculture' Ambition Additionally Targets to Improve Livelihoods of Those in its Agricultural Supply Chain, and Sustainably Source 100% of its Key Ingredients.
Los productores del tubérculo en Boyacá aseguran que la actual crisis es peor por la que atravesaron en el 2020.
April 20, 2021

Colombia: Campesinos afirman que la crisis de la papa se ha agravado

Ante la crisis que atravesaron los papicultores en el año 2020, resultado de la importación y sobreoferta de papa, y por la dura crisis que se ha enfrentado tras el covid-19, actualmente dicen que la situación es peor de difícil.
PMA and United Fresh to Hold Member Vote
April 16, 2021

PMA and United Fresh to Hold Member Vote over merger

The Boards of Directors of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) will each host a member vote seeking consent in support of the resolution to combine and form a new association serving the global produce and floral industry.
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Argentina: El consumo de papa alcanzó en 2020 los 52 kilos por habitante al año y superó al de la carne vacuna
April 12, 2021

Argentina: El consumo de papa alcanzó en 2020 los 52 kilos por habitante al año y superó al de la carne vacuna

El consumo de la hortaliza, tanto como producto fresco como procesado, saltó casi un 20 porciento en cuatro años. Cultivada en varias zonas del país, se cosecharon 2,85 millones de toneladas, de las cuales, más de la mitad, se produjeron en el sudeste bonaerense.
Avanza un Ensayo de Papa Semilla en Altura en San Juan, Argentina
April 12, 2021

Avanza un Ensayo de Papa Semilla en Altura en San Juan, Argentina

Desde el INTA se están desarrollando una serie de ensayos para la producción de papa semilla. Los mismos se llevan a cabo en Jáchal, Iglesia, Calingasta y en Rama Caída en Mendoza.
La papa, puntal en la producción agrícola de Cuba
April 12, 2021

La papa, puntal en la producción agrícola de Cuba

La papa o patata, uno de los alimentos vegetales más populares, es hoy aún puntal de la producción agrícola en muchos países de casi todas las regiones del orbe.
Big win for Alberta potato growers
April 12, 2021

Big win for Alberta potato growers

A team effort led to Alberta being declared Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) free – improving trade prospects for producers.
INIA Remehue da a conocer recomendaciones para la cosecha y almacenamiento de papa
April 12, 2021

INIA Remehue da a conocer recomendaciones para la cosecha y almacenamiento de papa

En momentos en que los productores se encuentran cosechando y almacenando sus papas, el Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias (INIA) recuerda algunas consideraciones a tomar en cuenta para tener éxito en esta faena.
Si México deja pasar papa fresca de EU, se perderá autosuficiencia alimentaria: Conpapa
April 12, 2021

Si México deja pasar papa fresca de EU, se perderá autosuficiencia alimentaria: Conpapa

México produce 1.8 millones de toneladas anuales, donde se exporta muy poco por los riesgos fitosanitarios que hay en el mundo.
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April 10, 2021

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April 07, 2021

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PEI Potato Board Presents 2021 Potato Industry Recognition Awards
April 07, 2021

PEI Potato Board Presents 2021 Potato Industry Recognition Awards

Three awards were presented to well deserving industry members at the Prince Edward Island Potato Board’s monthly meeting in March 2021. In addition, the award winners will be recognized at the PEI Board Annual Banquet in 2022.
New Milwaukee potato chip company is so local it uses Wisconsin potatoes
April 06, 2021

Milwaukee Chip Co makes chips from Wisconsin Russets

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Potato company Tasteful Selections Installs Intelligent Microgrid as they move towards net zero carbon
April 06, 2021

Potato company Tasteful Selections Installs Intelligent Microgrid as they move towards net zero carbon

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HZPC: 'Ready to grow in North America'
April 06, 2021

HZPC: 'Ready to grow in North America'

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