Potato News

April 23, 2023

Call for Expressions of Interest for the 14th World Potato Congress in 2028

The World Potato Congress Inc. is now calling for proposals from parties interested in hosting the 14th World Potato Congress to be held in 2028.

Frito-Lay Expedites 2040 Net-Zero Emissions Goal with Over 700 Electric Delivery Vehicles

April 23, 2023

Frito-Lay to Deploy 700 Electric Vehicles in the United States by the end of this year

This Earth Month, Frito-Lay announced it will deploy over 700 electric delivery vehicles in the United States by the end of 2023.

April 23, 2023

Alain Dufait appointed as new Managing Director of Lutosa

Alain Dufait became the new Managing Director of Lutosa the 1st of April. He succeeds Alain Duranleau, that held this role over the past 5 years.

Chinese potatoes have appeared on the trading platforms in Primorsky Krai

April 23, 2023

Chinese potatoes delivered to Russia according to trading platform

The delivery of Chinese potatoes to Primorsky Krai has been resumed. From March 20 to March 26, the first batch of Chinese potatoes weighing 87.4 tons arrived, the Primorsky Interregional Department of Rosselkhoznadzor reported.

April 23, 2023

Kerry Releases Global Taste and Nutrition Charts for 2023

Kerry’s Global Taste and Nutrition Charts for 2023 profiles the up and coming and emerging flavors for the coming year, as well as profiling top mainstream and key tastes.

April 21, 2023

Javier Meléndez de Patatas Meléndez: Premio CEOE Castilla y León 2022

El 'Premio CEOE Castilla y León 2022' ha recaído en Javier Meléndez, «un empresario con gran conocimiento del sector, fruto de la actividad desarrollada por su familia durante más de 40 años».

April 19, 2023

Argentina: El INTA lidera el mejoramiento genético del cultivo de papa

La Argentina es un centro de diversidad genética de papa. Crecen naturalmente numerosas especies silvestres y nativas que crean un gran acervo genético para la búsqueda de fuentes de tolerancias a diversos factores que le son adversos a la papa cultivada.

April 17, 2023

La gallega Bonilla a la Vista presenta la versión mini de su icónica lata de patatas fritas

La empresa de A Coruña Bonilla a la Vista presentó una nueva versión de su famosa lata de patatas fritas. Será la pequeña de la familia, con 40 gramos. Será la lata más premium de la marca ya que en este caso cada patata es seleccionada e introducida manualmente en el recipiente.

Idaho® Potatoes Are First Vegetable to Participate in American Diabetes Association Better Choices for Life Program

April 17, 2023

Idaho® Potatoes to Participate in American Diabetes Association Better Choices for Life Program

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) and the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) have announced a multi-year partnership making fresh Idaho® potatoes the first vegetable to participate in the ADA’s esteemed, Better Choices for Life program.

April 17, 2023

Lamb Weston Holdings Announces Appointment of Mike Smith as Chief Operating Officer

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Mike Smith as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, effective May 29, 2023. Smith will continue to report to Tom Werner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lamb Weston.

U.S. potato exports reached USD 2.1 billion in 2022

April 17, 2023

United States potato exports reached USD 2.1 billion in 2022

In 2022, United States potato exports reached a record USD 2.1 billion in sales. Compared to 2021, volume sales declined -4.2% but were higher than 2018 and 2020 (fresh weight equivalent).

April 16, 2023

España: La fábrica 4.0 de Patatas Meléndez, un proyecto altamente eficiente y sostenible

Patatas Meléndez, compañía vallisoletana cuyo CEO y administrador único es Javier Meléndez, es el primer operador de patata en España con un 20% de cuota de mercado. Este 2023 también va a posicionarse como un referente a nivel europeo gracias a su fábrica 4.0., con una inversión de más de 36 millones de euros.