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september 26, 2017
Hot weather in Eastern Canada slows down the potato harvest
The hot late September weather in large parts of Eastern Canada is putting some potato farmers in a difficult position.
september 26, 2017
Utz Quality Foods announces new members to Executive Leadership Team
Utz Quality Foods announced the addition of three consumer packaged goods industry executives to the company’s senior team earlier this year.
september 25, 2017
Pack Expo: how to boost the accuracy of your extruded and dry snack slurry seasoning
Processing and Packaging equipment manufacturer tna has unveiled a new, fully automatic closed loop slurry mixing and spraying system at Pack Expo that takes the consistency and accuracy of the seasoning of extruded and dry snack products to the next level.
september 25, 2017
TOMRA Shows Next-Generation Food Sorting Technology at Pack Expo 2017
Global food sorting manufacturer, TOMRA Sorting, Inc., shows two of its newest innovative sorting machines at the Pack Expo in Las Vegas
september 24, 2017
Conagra Brands to acquire Angie's Artisan Treats, LLC, Maker Of Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP® Ready-To-Eat Popcorn
Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Angie's Artisan Treats the maker of Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP ready-to-eat popcorn
september 23, 2017
Potato Expo 2018 goes live with streaming potato TV 'The Eye'.
Potato Expo 2018 announces live streaming Potato TV throughout the event. Voting for the presentations on the Innovation Hub 'Main Stage' is now open. Sponsored Content
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september 21, 2017
Investigadores argentinos analizan las características de la papa
Un equipo de CONICET de Mar del Plata analiza las características de este alimento como antioxidante y su posible aplicación como agente preventivo en enfermedades como la Hepatitis B y el mal de Alzheimer.
september 21, 2017
Idaho Potato Commission appoints first female to represent potato growers
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) announced the appointment of Mary Hasenoehrl of Gross Farms, the first female to represent potato growers in the Idaho Potato Commission.
september 21, 2017
Mexico: Zebra Chip-tolerant potatoes for the fresh market
Researchers from the University of California Riverside and INIFAP (Mexico) identify four potato lines with increased tolerance to Zebra Chip disease
september 19, 2017
Perú: Seminario de investigación agraria analizó inclusión de papas nativas en cadenas de valor
La experiencia del CIP en el establecimiento de cadenas de valor y la consecución de impactos a nivel de población, fue presentada a más de 300 personas en la bienal SEPIA XVII, realizada del 29 al 31 de agosto en la ciudad de Cajamarca.
september 19, 2017
Gobierno boliviano decomisa semilla de papa que no cumple con requisitos de calidad
El INIAF confiscó 735 bolsas de semilla de papa que no reunían los requerimientos establecidos por la Norma General de Semillas.
september 19, 2017
Liberan en Panamá nueva variedad de papa
El IDIAP dio a conocer las propiedades de su nueva variedad de papa, idiap roja- 17. Es una variedad que presenta altos rendimientos (de hasta 55 toneladas por hectárea) y tolerancia a las plagas más comunes del cultivo en la Provincia de Chiriquí (tizón tardío y a mosca minadora).
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september 19, 2017
Potato Production United States: USDA-NASS publishes 'Potatoes 2016 (Summary)'
Potato Production United States 2016: the USDA-NASS has just published its most extensive report on last year's potato production: 'Potatoes 2016 (Summary)'
september 19, 2017
Cuban Delegation Visits Seed Potato Companies in Quebec
A Cuban delegation visited the main seed potato companies in Quebec in early August, organized by Progest 2001 Inc. 
september 19, 2017
Cavendish Farms Breaks Ground for new potato processing plant in Lethbridge, Alberta
Cavendish Farms Officially Breaks Ground in Lethbridge, Alberta. The new $360 million potato processing plant to be complete by fall 2019
september 14, 2017
Peruano cultiva 400 variedades de papa para evitar que desaparezcan
Julio Hancco Mamani es el 'Rey de la papa'. Siguiendo la tradición de su familia, cultiva más de 400 variedades de papa nativa como una muestra de 'amor' por este alimento
september 14, 2017
Even With Lack of Rain, Maine Potato Crop Looks Good
As the potato season in Maine is coming to an end, John Jemison, a soil and water quality specialist for the University of Maine is reflecting on the season and what the harvest might bring.
september 14, 2017
B2B Oils Market Shake-Up: Bunge to Acquire 70% Ownership Interest in IOI Loders Croklaan
Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), a leading global agribusiness and food company, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 70% ownership interest in IOI Loders Croklaan, an established leader in the growing $33 billion semi-specialty and specialty B2B oils market.