Potato News

Protestas de productores de papa y cebolla en Paraguarí exigiendo al Gobierno el control del contrabando y un precio justo para sus productos, mientras enfrentan la saturación del mercado

November 12, 2024

Paraguay: productores cortan la ruta en protesta por el contrabando

Critican la falta de acción estatal en proteger la producción nacional y piden decomisar los productos de contrabando.

November 12, 2024

España: perdidas importantes por lluvias y el huracán Kirk

El alcalde, Fernando Fernández, ha solicitado al Gobierno de Cantabria una ayuda de 200.000 euros para mitigar las pérdidas y asegurar la continuidad de la producción local.

Las larvas tienen el cuerpo arqueado, de color rojo cereza con la cabeza y patas negro brillante.

November 11, 2024

España: alerta fitosanitaria en Menorca por el escarabajo de la patata

Esta plaga, originaria de Norteamérica y de rápida reproducción, obliga a tomar medidas inmediatas para evitar su propagación y proteger la producción local de patata y otros cultivos afectados, como berenjena y tomate.

November 11, 2024

Paraguay: capacitación para la producción de papa

En el "Día de Campo" en Carapeguá, productores aprendieron técnicas para optimizar la producción de papa y cebolla, promoviendo el abastecimiento nacional y la rentabilidad.

IFCG - Egypt S.A.E stand at SIAL Paris 2024

November 11, 2024

New Sweet Potato Wedges launched at SIAL Paris 2024 by International Food & Consumable Goods (IFCG)

International Food & Consumable Goods (IFCG) Egypt S.A.E recently introduced two new products at the SIAL Paris 2024: Sweet Potato Wedges in both skin-on and skin-off variations.

Salomé Prat, a researcher from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) at the Centre for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) and Christian Bachem, a researcher at Wageningen University (WUR).

November 11, 2024

Improving nitrogen use efficiency in potatoes on a genetic level

Researchers have identified the StCDF1 gene as a key regulator in potatoes, enhancing nitrogen use efficiency and paving the way for the development of high-yielding, nitrogen-efficient cultivars.

(LR) Richard Baker - CEO and Gerard Backx - Former CEO of Royal HZPC Group

November 10, 2024

HZPC says goodbye to Gerard Backx and calls for resilience revolution

Potato breeding company HZPC says goodbye to Gerard Backx and calls for resilience revolution This year's Potato Days of potato breeder Royal HZPC Group were marked by a farewell and a new beginning.

Lamb Weston's new frozen potato products plant in Kruiningen, Netherlands

November 10, 2024

Potato processing company Lamb Weston opened additional factory in Kruiningen, the Netherlands

Lamb Weston opened its second production facility in Kruiningen the Netherlands, joined by employees directly involved in the project, suppliers, and regional/local authorities.

Avebe and ChainCraft Sign Heads of Agreement to Revolutionize Sustainability with Circular Solutions for Potato Waste in Groningen

November 10, 2024

Royal Avebe and ChainCraft enter strategic collaboration to convert residual potato juice into high value products

ChainCraft, a pioneer in the production of circular chemicals and Royal Avebe, a global leader in potato-based starch and protein innovations, are proud to announce a huge step towards a strategic collaboration by entering into a Heads of Agreement.

November 09, 2024

Higher quotations across a range of commodities push the FAO Food Price Index to its highest level in 18 months

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 127.4 points in October 2024, up 2 percent from its revised September level and the highest since April 2023. Price quotations for all commodities in the index, except meat, rose, with vegetable oils recording the largest increase at 7.3 percent.

G.Rey Reinhardt, new AgriBusiness President of J.R. Simplot

November 09, 2024

J.R. Simplot Company Names G.Rey Reinhardt as AgriBusiness President

The J.R. Simplot Company has named G.Rey Reinhardt as President of its AgriBusiness Group. Reinhardt will take over for Doug Stone who announced his retirement earlier this year.

November 07, 2024

Genesis Fertilizers expands partnerships with CARBONCO and Whitecap to develop a proposed low carbon-intensity fertilizer plant

Genesis Fertilizers Limited Partnership has solidified two strategic partnerships to further its vision of developing a low carbon-intensity fertilizer production facility.