News on The Potato Supply Chain

Aumentan los consumidores de papa criolla en Colombia
January 30, 2018

Aumentan los consumidores de papa criolla en Colombia

Así lo afirmó Teresa Mosquera, lider del proyecto “Papas más nutritivas”, que adelantan la Universidad Nacional de Colombia y la Universidad McGill de Canadá. Y lo hizo en el Taller Internacional: Escalamiento de innovaciones para el desarrollo rural y la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional, realizado en Bogotá, el 26 de enero de 2018.
North Yorkshire potato farmer wins award for still to be launched Priory Potato vodka
January 30, 2018

North Yorkshire potato farmer wins award for still to be launched Priory Potato vodka

Priory Vodka made from a small acreage of potato crop that is otherwise destined for McCain’s and McDonald’s fries won two prestigious Gold awards at the Global Spirits Masters in autumn 2017. Priory Vodka will go on sale shortly.
Argentina: Senasa explica a productores normativa sobre identificación y trazabilidad de papa
January 29, 2018

Argentina: Senasa explica a productores normativa sobre identificación y trazabilidad de papa

Representantes del Senasa y la Federación Nacional de Productores (FENAP) se reunieron para hablar sobre la identificación y trazabilidad de la papa,  el proyecto de Documento de Tránsito Electrónico (DTV) para hortalizas pesadas.
AHDB PCN Calculator to be improved with new scenarios and more data on the resistance and tolerance of potato varieties
January 28, 2018

AHDB PCN Calculator to be improved with new scenarios and more data on resistance and tolerance of potato varieties

A research project aims to improve the accuracy of the ‘AHDB Potatoes potato cyst nematode (PCN) pallida calculator’ which is currently used as an educational forecasting tool for potato growers in the United Kingdom.
España: El sindicato agrario pide a Carrefour retirar papa francesa que se publicita como española
January 27, 2018

España: El sindicato agrario pide a Carrefour retirar papa francesa que se publicita como española

La Asociación Agraria de Jóvenes Agricultores (Asaja) de León ha denunciado que Carrefour publicita una oferta de papa española como francesa. Asaja ha exigido a la cadena la inmediata retirada del ofrecimiento y con ello cualquier tipo de publicidad engañosa y contraria a las leyes que protegen a los consumidores.
In Rwanda, Kinigi is still the leading potato variety on the market
January 27, 2018

In Rwanda, Kinigi is still the leading potato variety on the market

New potato varieties are needed in Rwanda to meet the current market demands. Nevertheless, the potato variety Kinigi is still favorite among farmers as well as in the community of potato consumers.
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Iceland's high court upholds 76% tax on imported french fries
January 27, 2018

Iceland's 76% duties on imported french fries are not unconstitutional, Supreme court rules

The highest court in Iceland has upheld a ruling that a 76% duty charged on imported French Fries is not unconstitutional.
Cuba quiere comprar la papa que le sobra al Perú
January 26, 2018

Cuba quiere comprar la papa que le sobra al Perú

El Gobierno de Cuba ha manifestado su intención de comprar a Perú los excedentes de papa, siempre y cuando estos cumpla con los requisitos fitosanitarios para su exportación.
Proyecto chileno busca eliminar los pesticidas en la agricultura
January 25, 2018

Proyecto chileno busca eliminar los pesticidas en la agricultura

Por primera vez se busca utilizar microorganismos presentes en diversos cultivos para generar bíoproductos naturales que tengan relaciones beneficiosas con el cultivo.
Dublin potato farm turned itself into one of Ireland's best food companies
January 24, 2018

Dublin potato farm turned itself into one of Ireland's best food companies

Potato Chip manufacturer 'Keogh's crisps' has become one of the most popular food brands in Ireland over the past few years, and it grew out of a potato farm in Dublin.
Europatat's annual congress will highlight sustainability in the potato sector
January 23, 2018

Europatat's annual congress will highlight sustainability in the potato sector

Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, has confirmed the dates for its annual Europatat Congress. Under the slogan “Potatoes: a healthy, sustainable and responsible sector”, the 2018 Congress will focus on sustainability.
PEI Potato Solutions receives government support as the company invests in the latest sorting equipment
January 21, 2018

PEI Potato Solutions receives government support as the company invests in the latest sorting technology

The Government of Canada supports the investment in a Sherlock Separator potato sorter by RWL Holdings LTD (PEI Potato Solutions), a potato washing and sorting facility to optimize potatoes for processing prior to delivery to Cavendish Farms.
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Perú: La Provincia de Huanuco exportaría papa al Brasil
January 21, 2018

Perú: La Provincia de Huanuco exportaría papa al Brasil

Funcionarios de la Gerencia de Desarrollo Económico de Huanuco se reunieron con los de la Dirección de Promoción de Exportaciones de PromPerú, para establecer una hoja de ruta a seguir e iniciar tratados comerciales con el estado de Amazonas en Brasil.
Punjab to export potato to Russia and Middle East
January 21, 2018

Punjab to export potato to Russia and Middle East

Four months after farmers dumped potatoes on road in Mohali and other parts of the Indian state Punjab, seeking remunerative price for their potato crop, state government has allowed the staple food’s export to Russia and the Middle East.
¿Por qué es difícil instalar una planta de procesamiento de papa en Perú?
January 19, 2018

¿Por qué es difícil instalar una planta de procesamiento de papa en Perú?

Acaba de terminar una huelga iniciada por los agricultores, quienes acusan a la importación de papa prefrita congelada de competencia desleal. Pero si el país tiene tanta papa ¿porqué importa este producto en lugar de producirlo? Lo explica Jhonatan Bringas, Gerente de Ventas Internacionales de Stet Holland BV.
Costa Rica: La variedad de papa "Elbe" ya es producida por 82 agricultores
January 17, 2018

Costa Rica: La variedad de papa 'Elbe' ya es producida por 82 agricultores

Esta papa fue desarrollada por el Laboratorio de Biotecnologías de Plantas (LBP) del Centro de Investigaciones Agronómicas. Es una variedad resistente a las plagas más comunes (tizón tardío y el minador de la hoja), lo que reduce la cantidad de quimicos necesarios´para llevar el cultivo a buen término.
Potato firm Albert Bartlett reports drop in profits despite increase in sales
January 15, 2018

Potato firm Albert Bartlett reports drop in profits despite increase in sales

Sales at potato firm Albert Bartlett have climbed 18 per cent to £146m, but operating profit was again impacted by price pressures in the supply chain.
Struggling Potato Growers in Kenya turn to Contract Farming
January 14, 2018

Struggling Potato Growers in Kenya turn to Contract Farming

To deal with climate pressures, potato growers in Kenya are turning to contract farming to earn more money and get better seed.

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