Potato News

Prince Edward Island resumes export of potatoes to Puerto Rico
February 13, 2022

Prince Edward Island resumes export of potatoes to Puerto Rico

The United States has agreed to let imports of Prince Edward Island table stock potatoes to Puerto Rico resume. United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack made the announcement in a news release last week.
Eric Vos, gerente de exportación de patatas de siembra en Agrico.
February 09, 2022

Agrico: 'La calidad debe ser buena, pero los rendimientos siguen siendo más importantes'

La empresa holandesa Agrico es un actor global en el campo de las variedades de patatas de siembra y de consumo. El desarrollo de variedades innovadoras que se adapten a varios climas y mercados constituye una parte esencial de la empresa.
Por fin han llegado las esperadas subidas de precios para los productores de patata
February 09, 2022

Alemania: Por fin han llegado las esperadas subidas de precios para los productores de patata

Christian Fockenberg, uno de los dos directores generales de T. Stadtmann & Co, con sede en Bottrop, al describir la situación actual del mercado.
La patata para industria mantendrá su superficie en Castilla y León
February 09, 2022

España: La patata para industria mantendrá su superficie en Castilla y León

Nadie sabe cuánto puede caer la superficie de patata en un año de costes disparados, y con el recuerdo de un 2021 en el que mucho producto quedó sin recoger.
The SNAC Tank pitch competition at SNAXPO 2018 with 'Shark' Barbara Corcoran and Laura D'Asaro, co-founder of Chirps Chips during her winning presentation.
February 08, 2022

SNAC Tank pitch competition returns at SNX

The popular SNAC Tank pitch competition returns for the second time at SNX, the all-new education and networking forum from SNAC International.
PepsiCo Europe sets ambition to eliminate virgin fossil-based plastic in all of its Crisp and Chip Bags by the end of the decade.
February 08, 2022

PepsiCo Europe sets ambition to eliminate virgin fossil-based plastic in all of its Crisp and Chip Bags by the end of the decade

PepsiCo will work to build a circular economy for flexible packaging in Europe through design, infrastructure and giving packaging materials a new life, as part of its wider pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) ambition.
Tummers optimizes sorting processes with new Delta Roller Spreader
February 03, 2022

Tummers optimizes sorting processes with new Delta Roller Spreader

Being a machine-building company that strives for continuous improvement, Tummers Food Processing Solutions recently took a closer look at its sorting processes.
FAO Food Price Index rebounded in January.
February 03, 2022

FAO Food Price Index rebounded in January

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 135.7 points in January 2022, 1.5 points (1.1 percent) higher than in December 2021. The FFPI's rebound in January was led by solid gains in vegetable oils and dairy sub-indices, partially offset by a decline in sugar price.
Chile: Fortalecen manejo agronómico del cultivo de papas nativas de colores en Los Ríos.
February 03, 2022

Chile: Fortalecen manejo agronómico del cultivo de papas nativas de colores en Los Ríos

Distintos temas fueron presentados en charlas técnicas en la Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Austral (EEAA).
New optical sorter means potato packer Wilhelm Weyers can serve all markets
February 03, 2022

New optical sorter means potato packer Wilhelm Weyers can serve all markets

German potato wholesaler, Wilhelm Weyers, was founded in 1964. It primarily cultivates and sorts onions and potatoes. In 2014, Julia Krebbers and her husband Reinhard took over.
NEPG: Will contract prices be high enough to cover growing potato demand in the future?
February 03, 2022

NEPG: Will contract prices be high enough to cover growing potato demand in the future?

Potato growers are facing rising prices for all inputs in recent months, not just for from energy and fertilizers, but also for plant protection products, construction prices, agricultural machinery and spare parts...
En busca de un control de heladas para el cultivo de papas en Magallanes.
February 02, 2022

En busca de un control de heladas para el cultivo de papas en Magallanes, Chile

Estudios preliminares confirman que la aplicación de tecnologías para el control de heladas en el cultivo de papas, que eviten el congelamiento de los tejidos protegiendo
el follaje de la planta, podrían disminuir las pérdidas de rendimiento.

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