Potato News from the Americas

The award ceremony in Cusco, Peru on May 29, 2018 during the 10th World Potato Congress.
Standing from left to right: Tomas Houlihan, Award Committee Chair, Dr. Anton J. Haverkort, Mr. Alberto Salas, Dr. Gary Secor and Romain Cools, WPC Inc. President.
June 05, 2018
World Potato Congress awards Anton Haverkort, Alberto Salas Lopez and Gary Secor
During the 10th World Potato Congress in Cusco, Peru, an Industry Award Ceremony was held to recognize three remarkable individuals who have devoted their life’s work to the potato industry: Dr. Anton J. Haverkort, ING. Alberto Salas Lopez and Dr. Gary Secor.
Quest Nutrition high-protein tortilla chips are available in the flavors Nacho Cheese and Ranch
June 05, 2018
Quest Nutrition launches high-protein tortilla chips
Quest Nutrition has launched their latest innovation – Tortilla Style Protein Chips.
McCain Introduces New Potato Triangle Patties, Tater Crisps and BBQ Wedges
June 05, 2018
McCain Introduces New Potato Triangle Patties, Tater Crisps and BBQ Wedges
McCain Introduces New Potato Triangle Patties, Tater Crisps and BBQ Wedges
Donavon Johnson
June 05, 2018
Northern Plains Potato Growers Association appoints Donavon Johnson as New President
The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association (NPPGA) has appointed Donavon Johnson to replace Chuck Gunnerson as its new President.
Perú: PepsiCo invertirá en almacenes de papa
June 04, 2018
Perú: PepsiCo invertirá en almacenes de papa
La compañía proyecta instalar bodegas refrigeradas del tubérculo en Huánuco y Huancayo. El país produce 4,6 millones de toneladas de papa al año.
James Woodhall and his team placed 14 spore samplers in potato fields across the Snake River Valley in Idaho.
May 31, 2018
Spore Sampling may alert Idaho Potato Growers faster of Late Blight threat
Potato growers in Idaho will now have the opportunity to learn about the presence of damaging fungal pathogens much earlier, thanks to the efforts of research staff at the University of Idaho. The research team, led by James Woodhall, has placed 14 spore samplers in potato fields across the Snake River Valley.
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Guatemala's potato production has seen great progress in recent years, in part as a result of increased import of high quality seed potatoes.
May 31, 2018
Guatemala Lifts US State Origin Restrictions for Potato Imports
Fresh and seed potatoes from all US states are now permitted entry into Guatemala, a welcome expansion of market access from only one state (Idaho) four years ago.
Científico mexicano desarrolla micro papas en laboratorio
May 30, 2018
Científico mexicano desarrolla micro papas en laboratorio
Son microtubérculos que serán utilizados como semillas para la siembra de papa. De esta forma, se reduce la inversión del productor y le permite utilizarlos en cualquier época del año.
Perú: Papa “Kawsay” ingresó comercialmente al mercado
May 30, 2018
Perú: Papa “Kawsay” ingresó comercialmente al mercado
La nueva variedad de papa entraría en una categoría de súper alimento porque tiene índices superiores de hierro y zinc en comparación con las otras variedades comerciales modernas.
Industry veteran Ross Johnson was appointed as the new Idaho Potato Commission International Marketing Director.
May 30, 2018
Idaho Potato Commission appoints Ross Johnson as international marketing director
Industry veteran Ross Johnson was appointed as the new Idaho Potato Commission International Marketing Director.
UMaine develops a new potato variety for gourmet, specialty markets: Pinto Gold (Courtesy: Umaine / Gregory Porter)
May 30, 2018
Pinto Gold: a new Gourmet Potato Variety released by UMaine
The University of Maine has released a new gourmet potato variety, Pinto Gold.
The San Luis Valley area in Colorado is a major growing area for fresh potatoes
May 30, 2018
Packaging Specialist Volm acquires Atech, located in Colorado potato area
Volm Companies, a key supplier of packaging and packaging equipment for fresh potatoes in North America, has acquired the business of Atech, Incorporated in Monte Vista Colorado.
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