Noticias sobre Las Noticias de América del Norte

Los robots en el cultivo de patatas ayudan a aliviar la escasez de mano de obra, reducir costos y aumentar los rendimientos al automatizar tareas como la siembra y la cosecha. Combinados con herramientas inteligentes como el monitoreo de cultivos, mejoran la eficiencia, reducen el desperdicio y favorecen una agricultura sostenible.

Cavendish Farms is launching a sustainability project on Prince Edward Island to help potato growers adopt eco-friendly practices, focusing on water use, pest control, and soil health. A farm advisory group will guide research and share results with local farmers.

Chad Hutchinson of TriCal Group joins the World Potato Congress Inc. Board as a Director. A global expert in potato research and soil health, he brings decades of experience supporting growers and advancing crop production worldwide.

Con un enfoque en “Hacer Papas Fritas y Hacer Progresos”, Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. publicó su Informe Global de Sostenibilidad anual, presentando actualizaciones sobre el desempeño de la compañía en relación con iniciativas clave de sostenibilidad y de compromiso con las personas durante su año fiscal 2024.

PPM Technologies, a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling group, introduces their new BatchWright™ frying system for kettle-style potato chips and other root vegetable snacks. 

Si bien las exportaciones de semilla aumentaron mucho entre 2024 y 2025, el resultado de los negocios no fue bueno en todos los destinos. En el caso de Uruguay, la presencia del virus PVY fue altísima.

United States potato exports fell 4% in volume and 1% in value (July 2024–March 2025), mainly due to lower dehydrated and chip exports. Frozen, fresh, and seed exports rose, with strong gains in Japan, Taiwan, and Guatemala despite China-India competition.

WPC Inc. announces leadership changes: Nora Olsen, Jang Sangha, and Martin Acosta retire, with Greg Donald named Vice President and Brian Douglas appointed Treasurer as preparations begin for the 2026 Congress in Kenya.

Frito-Lay has ended manufacturing at its Rancho Cucamonga snack plant after 50+ years, affecting potentially hundreds of jobs. While some operations remain, many workers were laid off, with limited transfer options and undisclosed severance details.

United States seed potato exports grew strongly in the Americas, with new markets in Panama, Nicaragua, and Uruguay. Potatoes USA trials expand reach in Cuba, Honduras, and the Caribbean, while new export opportunities emerge in West Africa.

P.E.I. launches a buy-back program for potato wart index fields to combat the fungal disease. It aids farmers, protects land, and boosts trade, with over USD 40M spent since 2021 on wart control efforts.

Tristan Scoble has been promoted to Urschel Laboratories Director of Sales, effective July 1. With a strong track record since 2015, he will lead strategic sales efforts for the global leader in food cutting machinery.

Cavendish Farms' Quick Crisp® line—Potato Tots, Onion Rings, and Slim Steak Cut Fries—won the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Award for innovation, quality, and convenience. Ready in minutes, they’re perfect for busy Canadian lifestyles.

Alsum Farms & Produce awarded USD 10,000 in scholarships to 10 Wisconsin high school seniors for academic, agricultural, and community excellence. The program supports future ag leaders.

A 96,000-square-foot potato chip plant is under construction at the former Loring Air Force Base in Limestone. Owner Bruce Sargent says he expects the plant to be open by April 2026.

Heat and Control, a world-leading manufacturer of food industry equipment, has announced the acquisition of Fabcon Food Systems Ltd.

En menos de diez años se espera que el mercado global de productos procesados de papa supere los 62 mi millones de dólares. Un crecimiento anual de más del 5%.

Food Innovation Online Corp., la empresa detrás del principal portal de la industria de la papa PotatoPro.com, se enorgullece en anunciar el lanzamiento de su iniciativa “PotatoPro te pone en el mapa”.