News on The Potato Supply Chain

Yara joins Biden's climate coalition
November 08, 2021

Yara joins Biden's climate coalition

Some of the largest companies in the world launched a shared initiative to reach the climate goals through ground-breaking technology, Joe Biden’s 'First Movers Coalition'. Fertilizer manufacturer Yara International is one of them.
November 08, 2021

This 7.9 kg potato could be the largest in the world

A New Zealand couple named Donna and Colin Craig-Brownla found a 25-pound potato by surprise buried in their backyard and ended up naming it Doug.
Desarrollan una herramienta para el control del tizón tardío.
November 08, 2021

Desarrollan en Argentina una herramienta para el control del tizón tardío de la papa.

Se trata de un sistema de alarma que determina los momentos críticos para el desarrollo de la enfermedad más importante de la papa. Con base en datos meteorológicos, la herramienta es una alternativa para la protección más sostenible del cultivo.
Agrico presents new potato varieties during Meet and Greet event
November 08, 2021

Agrico presents new potato varieties during Meet and Greet event

Agrico presented two new varieties during an intimate Meet and Greet at its breeding and research farm, Agrico Research in Bant.
Potato wart poses no risk to humans or food safety, but it can be a serious disease for the infected potatoes, which become disfigured and unmarketable. (CFIA )
November 07, 2021

Prince Edward Island Seed Potato Export to the United States halted - again - due to Potato Wart

CBC reports that the US border has again closed to Prince Edward Island seed potatoes after potato wart was found in two P.E.I. fields.
Potato innovations in the fight against hunger and climate change at HZPC's Potato Days 2021
November 07, 2021

Potato innovations in the fight against hunger and climate change at HZPC's Potato Days 2021

The Potato Days of HZPC are dedicated to the future of the potato. A future in which the potato provides an important contribution to the food security in the world and helps to combat climate change.
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A state-of-the-art manufacturer of an assortment of cooked potato products is being established in Central Europe.
November 07, 2021

A state-of-the-art manufacturer of vacuum-packed, cooked potato products is being established in Central Europe.

In Slovakia, Liptovská food company, has launched its state-of-the-art production. This is a unique and the most modern hi-tech concept for the processing and production of potatoes.
Dewulf launches state-of-the-art online configurator for its potato harvesters.
November 05, 2021

Configure your new Dewulf potato harvester online!

Dewulf, a full-liner in machines for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops, proudly presents its brand new online configurator for its potato harvesters
Nova Scotia Couple Heeds the Call cf The Family Farm, Sets Down New Brunswick Roots.
November 05, 2021

Nova Scotia Couple Heeds the Call of The Family Farm, Sets Down New Brunswick Roots

The Covid-19 pandemic moment was a 'now or never' moment for Jonathan Kummer and Emily Ryan. The couple was living well and working in Halifax with an organizational design firm called Symplicity Design – until Covid-19 happened.
Ban on seed potato imports will have 'devastating consequences'
November 04, 2021

Ban on seed potato imports will have 'devastating consequences' for Potato growers in Northern Ireland

Potato growers in Northern Ireland face a severe shortage of seed potatoes in 2022, according to Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) political party leader, Jim Allister.
Spain’s Patatas Melendez selected Wyma to deliver new potato packaging facility
November 04, 2021

Spain’s Patatas Melendez selected Wyma to deliver new potato packaging facility

Spain’s leading potato company Patatas Melendez has selected Wyma Europe as its primary partner to design and manufacture what will be one of the most innovative, quality-focused, and efficient potato packaging facilities.
The Little Potato Company Introduces Purely Purple and Extends Microwave Ready Line with Culinary Flavors
November 04, 2021

The Little Potato Company Introduces Purely Purple and Extends Microwave Ready Line with Culinary Flavors

The Little Potato Company is introducing two flavor extensions to its best-selling Microwave Ready line - Smoked Salt and Roasted Garlic, Rosemary, and Thyme - and a new proprietary potato variety, Purely Purple.
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Jamey Higham Named New Idaho Potato Commission President and CEO
November 02, 2021

Jamey Higham Named New Idaho Potato Commission President and CEO

Produce industry veteran Jamey Higham will become the next president and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission, effective in early 2022.
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November 02, 2021

El campo colombiano se moderniza con tecnología inteligente

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Sinaloa sembrará 13 mil hectáreas de papa.
November 02, 2021

México: Sinaloa sembrará 13 mil hectáreas de papa

Sinaloa sembrará 13 mil hectáreas de papa, cultivo que se retrasó por las intensas lluvias que generó en Sinaloa el huracán Pamela.
China: Positive demand for potatoes could raise prices
November 01, 2021

China: Positive demand for potatoes could raise prices

At this stage, the sales volume of warehousing potatoes in the northern first cropping area of ​​potato is not large, and the price is mainly stable.
P.E.I.'s potato bumper crop one of the best in 'many generations,' now needs markets
October 30, 2021

Prince Edward Island potato crop is one of the best in 'many generations'. Now looking for markets

This year's potato crop on Prince Edward Island is being called one of the best in decades. But an industry analyst says potato growers will need to be patient in selling the bumper crop.
Penn State potato research program chips in with valuable insights for industry
October 30, 2021

Penn State potato research program chips in with valuable insights for industry

Pennsylvania has more potato chip manufacturers than any other state in the United States. Consequently, Penn State's potato research program is focused on potatoes for the production of potato chips.

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