COVID-19

La crisis de los paperos continúa en el Oriente Colombiano.
december 18, 2020
La crisis de los paperos continúa en el Oriente Colombiano
Pese a los múltiples esfuerzos que se han realizado hace varios meses en la región, la situación de los paperos en el Oriente colombiano no ha mejorado y temen que la crisis no cese.
Great Britain potato production increased by 4.1% compared to last season
december 17, 2020
Great Britain potato production increased by 4.1% compared to last season
The GB potato industry accounts for over 117.46Kha of planted area this year, and is represented by 1,611 growers in 2020. Growers have faced difficult seasons of late.
Harvest from a confined field trial in Uganda shows a significantly higher yield (right) for the 3R Victoria potato, and without the use of fungicide. (Courtesy: CIP)
december 17, 2020
Why a new potato variety could be a game-changer for farmers in East Africa
Imagine being a potato farmer in Ethiopia, Kenya, or Nigeria. On a small piece of land, which you depend on for food and income, you have spent months planting, weeding, and watering.
NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) uncertain about pending potato season. (Courtesy: Eurofresh-Distribution)
december 17, 2020
NEPG uncertain about pending potato season
NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) is unsure of the current potato situation and does not expect major changes in the demand side of the market in the coming weeks.
Estimates of Canadian Potato Production by Statistics Canada: a slightly lower overall production, but huge regional changes
december 14, 2020
2020 Potato Production in Canada: a slight drop overall, but huge changes by province
Potato Production in Canada for the year 2020, is estimated at 104,203,000 hundredweight. This is down 1.4 million hundredweight or 1.3 percent below de production in 2019.
Con la campaña 'Para estar fuertes, hay que papear'
november 30, 2020
Gobierno de Perú promueve mayor consumo de papa
Desde el Programa Agroideas del Ministerio de Agricultura y Riego (Minagri), se busca promover el consumo de la papa peruana y destacar el trabajo de los agricultores que han mantenido una producción constante de este alimento, pese a la pandemia.
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La empresa vallisoletana apuesta por las variedades 'Agria' y 'Lady amarilla' para seguir ofreciendo patata nacional y de Castilla y León a los consumidores.
november 30, 2020
Juan Manuel Coello, Patatas Meléndez: 'La patata de calidad para lavado ha soportado bien la incertidumbre generada por el Covid-19'
La empresa vallisoletana apuesta por las variedades 'Agria' y 'Lady amarilla' para seguir ofreciendo patata nacional y de Castilla y León a los consumidores.
US potato packer Skone & Connors installs Tong grading and washing equipment 
november 29, 2020
US potato packer Skone & Connors installs Tong grading and washing equipment
Potato packer Skone & Connors installs Tong grading and washing equipment. The custom-built potato grading and washing solution enabled this US based company to increase their sizing capabilities of both dirty and washed crop, whilst reducing waste.
Según la Gobernación de ese departamento, la cifra se traduce en cerca de 2.100 toneladas de ese producto.
november 23, 2020
La 'papatón' de Bogotá y Cundinamarca fue todo un éxito: vendieron más de 40.000 bultos de papa
Según la Gobernación de ese departamento, la cifra se traduce en cerca de 2.100 toneladas de ese producto.
PepsiCo Appoints Dr. Pietro Antonio Tataranni as Chief Medical Officer to protect workers, products  and communities in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
november 22, 2020
PepsiCo Appoints Chief Medical Officer to protect workers, products from COVID-19
PepsiCo, Inc. recently announced that Pietro Antonio Tataranni, MD has been named the company's global Chief Medical Officer. He will oversee the company's efforts to protect its global workforce, products, and communities in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prestatieprijs aardappelzetmeelfabrikant Avebe naar 96,15 Euro
november 20, 2020
Prestatieprijs aardappelzetmeelfabrikant Avebe naar 96,15 Euro
Aardappelzetmeelfabrikant Royal Avebe heeft over het boekjaar 2019/2020 een prestatieprijs van 96,15 euro behaald. Dat is een fractie onder het recordresultaat – 96,63 euro - van het vorige boekjaar.
Guillaume Liesch, Champ'pom : 'The situation is good in the consumption potato market'
november 17, 2020
Guillaume Liesch, Champ'pom : 'The situation is good in the consumption potato market'
The health crisis has taken a toll on the industrial potato market, although the consumer market has not been hit that hard.
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The 31st Annual Cambridge Potato Conference is scheduled for 15 and 16 December this year.
november 17, 2020
Annual Cambridge Potato Conference will be an online event this year
After much discussion and planning by the CUPGRA Executive Committee, it has been decided, owing to COVID-19 restrictions, to go ahead with a virtual conference to continue the unbroken run of 30 successful CUPGRA Cambridge Potato Conferences.
Un cultivador de papa camina por la carretera para vender su producción
november 16, 2020
Ventas de carretera, la cara de la crisis de cultivadores de papa en Colombia
La carretera que une a Bogotá y Tunja, en el departamento de Boyacá, se convirtió en la plaza de mercado a la que cultivadores de papa han tenido que llevar sus productos para no perder la cosecha.
Los universitarios Diego Orihuela y Ariel Rodríguez se dedican a la producción de papa para seguir sus estudios.
november 16, 2020
Universitarios de Paraguay aprovecharon la pandemia para incursionar en la producción de papa
Dos universitarios de la compañía Pacheco de la ciudad de Carapeguá, Paraguay, decidieron desde este año incursionar en la producción de papa y manifestaron obtener excelentes resultados económicos.
Papicultores de Soacha, Colombia, solicitan construcción de un centro de acopio
november 16, 2020
Papicultores de Soacha, Colombia, solicitan construcción de un centro de acopio
La crisis del sector papero, generada en parte por la pandemia, también afectó a los campesinos de las zonas rurales de Soacha, quienes están vendiendo su producto a bajos precios para no perderlo.
Two out of Three Consumers Plan to Stock Up on Snacks More Now Than Before the Pandemic, with Dips Seeing Dramatic Increase in Lead up to the Holidays Due to Convenience, According to Latest U.S. Snack Index
november 16, 2020
More Snacking and Online Purchasing Expected for Holiday 2020
Two out of Three Consumers Plan to Stock Up on Snacks More Now Than Before the Pandemic, with Dips Seeing Dramatic Increase in Lead up to the Holidays Due to Convenience, According to Latest U.S. Snack Index
'No more potatoes for fries needed by the processors? Then we'll cut them ourselves'
november 13, 2020
'No more potatoes for fries needed by the processors? Then we'll cut them ourselves'
The corona crisis dealt a blow to the fries processing industry and that in turn had consequences for the growers who supply the industry.

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