Potato News from the Americas

Nora Snacks, a US subsidiary of the Thai seaweed manufacturer Taokaenoi brings its popular seaweed chips to American palates
September 18, 2018
Asia's leading seaweed snack brand is coming to the United States
Nora Snacks, a US subsidiary of the Thai seaweed manufacturer Taokaenoi brings its popular seaweed chips to American palates
Cargill is expanding its Simpure portfolio of label-friendly functional native starches with the addition of three potato starches designed for meat, meat alternatives and culinary applications.
September 18, 2018
Cargill adds to its Simpure porfolio of label-friendly potato starches
Cargill is expanding its Simpure portfolio of label-friendly functional native starches with the addition of three potato starches designed for meat, meat alternatives and culinary applications.
Polilla Guatemalteca (Tecia solanivora)
September 16, 2018
Desarrollan bioplaguicida que ataca la polilla guatemalteca
Es un virus que las larvas de la polilla adquieren al alimentarse de la papa tratada. Para conocer mas sobre el bioplaguicida, escuche la entrevista que Caracol Radio de Colombia realizó a la ingeniera Paola Cuartas de Agrosavia.
United Potato Growers of Canada releases latest crop update
September 16, 2018
United Potato Growers of Canada releases latest crop update
United Potato Growers of Canada has released an update on the potato crop in the various provinces of Canada.
Inauguran laboratorio de tejidos de semilla de papa en Bolivia
September 13, 2018
Inauguran laboratorio de tejidos de semilla de papa en Bolivia
El laboratorio producirá plantas in vitro para la producción de semilla prebásica de alta categoría. En su construcción se invirtieron $US 80.000, en parte pagados por la cooperación coreana KOPIA.
Hurricane Florence - here seen from the International Space Station - is heading for landfall in North Carolina, where 55 percent of the US sweet potatoes are grown (acreage) this year. (Courtesy: Alexander Gerst, Commander of ISS Exp 57 / Twitter)
September 13, 2018
North Carolina Sweet Potato Growers scramble to harvest their crop before hurricane Florence hits
Hurricane Florence, is making landfall in North Carolina, where 55 percent of the US sweet potatoes are grown (acreage) this year.
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Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka has released limited edition 10th Anniversary bottles paying homage to the Pittsburgh skyline.
September 13, 2018
Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Pennsylvania Pure Distilleries announces the 10th Anniversary of its multiple award-winning spirit, Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka. In commemoration the distillery has released limited edition 10th Anniversary bottles paying homage to the Pittsburgh skyline.
Fan favorite Tasteful Selections Sweet & Savor Brown Sugar Cinnamon mini sweet potatoes
September 13, 2018
Tasteful Selections mini sweet potato trays now available in 6 flavors
Tasteful Selections®, a specialty potato brand from RPE Inc., has expanded its line of mini sweet potato trays to 6 flavors, covering sweet, savory and trending favorites.
Identifican cultivos ilegales de papa en los cerros de Bogotá
September 11, 2018
Identifican cultivos ilegales de papa en los cerros de Bogotá
Los cultivos fueron sembrados hace tres meses, aproximadamente. Y aunque la CAR reconoce que en la zona históricamente se ha desarrollado la agricultura, hace un llamado para que no se toquen zonas protegidas.
As water flows through a food processing facility, air becomes increasingly entrained within its volume. Once air makes its way to the surface, foam begins to form and grow.
September 10, 2018
How to lower the costs of Anti-foam Agents in Potato Processing Facilities
'How to lower Costs of Anti-foam Agent in potato processing facilities' is based on materials provided to PotatoPro by ChemFree Defoam LLC.
Front Row, L-R: Jean-Luc Ouellette, Marie Fournier, Tobie Daigle, Carole Daigle, Fabien Daigle, Luc Gervais, Alyre Poitras, Lionel Poitras.
Middle Row, L-R: Christine Wentworth, VP Agriculture NA, Josée Bernard, Field Representative, Rock Poitras, Luc
September 10, 2018
McCain Foods recognizes Les Fermes FC Daigle as Top Potato Grower for its Grand Falls Plant
Les Fermes FC Daigle Inc. of Drummond was named the 2017-2018 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Grand Falls, New Brunswick. The Daigle family has been contracting with McCain Foods for 42 years
Desarrollan papa resistente a tizón tardío y punta morada
September 08, 2018
Desarrollan papa resistente a tizón tardío y punta morada
La selección estuvo a cargo del Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias (INIFAP) de México. Además de presentar resistencia a dichas enfermedades, la variedad cumple con los estándares de comercialización.
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The Top 10 Potato Growers for the McCain Foods Easton, Maine French Fry plant were recognized at the annual McCain Grower Barbecue at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center in Presque Isle last month
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September 02, 2018
Heat and Control shows latest equipment at Pack Expo in Chicago
Heat and Control has announced they will be exhibiting at PACK EXPO International 2018, where the processing & packaging equipment manufacturer will be demonstrating its next generation of seasoning, conveying, weighing, packaging, and inspection systems
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September 02, 2018
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September 01, 2018
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