Potato News from the Americas

Perú solo procesa el 10 % de su producción de papa
June 19, 2024
Perú: sobre oferta, caída de precios, y protestas
Los productores peruanos están muy disconformes con el apoyo gubernamental y las oscilaciones de precios.
Potato purple top wilt (PMP)
June 19, 2024
Colombia: medidas fitosanitarias de prevención
El gobierno de Colombia esta preocupado por la incidencia de la enfermedad conocida como punta morada.
Potatoes in the market
June 19, 2024
Brasil: cosecha en São Paulo y aumento de disponibilidad
Despues de meses de poca oferta y precios altos, el mercado brasileño reacciona al aumento de disponibilidad por la cosecha en São Paulo.
Drought
June 18, 2024
México: grandes perdidas por la sequía
La falta de agua durante los últimos años ha hecho a una reducción en la producción y a una perdida estimada de 250 millones de pesos.
Picketa Systems' LENS™
June 18, 2024
Picketa Systems’ LENS Expands into 13 US States with Precise Crop Management Strategy for Potato and Corn
Picketa Systems, an agricultural technology company founded to unlock agronomic potential, announces its expansion into 13 states across the USA with its groundbreaking LENS system.
Potato Grading Consistent Product Quality at Wada Farms
June 16, 2024
Wada Farms surpasses its ROI in the very first year using optical grading technology for its potatoes
Kip Yeates, Vice President of Fresh Operations at potato company Wada Farms, highlights the success of their partnership with Ellips in enhancing potato grading efficiency and quality consistency, exceeding initial expectations and paving the way for future advancements in AI-driven grading technology.
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Delegation at the PEI Potato Board
June 16, 2024
Prince Edward Island Potato Industry Welcomes Delegation from The Philippines
The PEI Potato Board recently welcomed a 15 member delegation from the
Philippines.
Opening Celebrations of International Day of Potato were held at a local farmers’ market
June 15, 2024
The Inaugural International Day of Potato (IDP) in Rome was celebrated on May 30
On May 30, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) celebrated the first International Day of Potato in its headquarters in Rome.
June 13, 2024
Chile: exportación de semilla certificada
Desde la región de los lagos para América Latina, la semilla Chilena gana terreno en la región.
Chile: Con papa nativa quieren ponerle color a los alimentos
June 12, 2024
Perú: resistencia a tizón tardío
El CIP ha obtenido resultados sobresaliente en el desarrollo de su variedad CIP-Matilde, resistente al tizón tardío gracias a los cruzamientos con variedades silvestres.
Potato harvesting
June 11, 2024
Mundo: producción de papa sigue creciendo
Tanto las toneladas como la tecnología en torno a su producción continuan en aumento, y la papa se consolida como un alimento central en el escenario mundial.
Peter Dawe, Chief Growth & Strategy Officer of McCain Foods, delivering his address at the Digital Innovation Summit.
June 11, 2024
UNB’s McKenna Institute announces investment in digital agriculture led by potato processor McCain Foods
The McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) announced a CAD 3.75 million (USD 2.7 million) investment from a partnership led by potato processor McCain Foods that will revolutionize digital agriculture, progress regenerative farming practices and minimize the impact of climate change on farmland.
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June 10, 2024
Brasil: bajan los precios pero la media se mantiene alta
En Brasil el clima parece dar tregua y la cosecha se acelera. Sin embargo, los precios se mantienen altos en los principales mercados.
Chile: se firma convenio para estimular el cultivo de papa nativa
June 10, 2024
Chile: se firma convenio para estimular el cultivo de papa nativa
INIA (Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias) e INDAP (Instituto de Desarrollo Agropecuario) han acordado potenciar la multiplicación de variedades de papa nativa.
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June 09, 2024
Global Processed Potatoes Market to grow over 5 percent annually according to Technavio report
The processed potatoes market size is forecast to increase by USD 45 billion at a CAGR of 5.34% between 2024 and 2028. Market expansion is contingent on several factors, such as an increasing emphasis on expanding production capacities for potato processing.
FPS Food process solutions global headcount reaches 1000 strong
June 05, 2024
FPS Food Process Solutions reaches global headcount of 1000
FPS Food Process Solutions, a global leader in turn-key food processing solutions, reaches a global headcount of over 1,000 employees in 20 locations on six continents. 
Perú: nuevas variedades, mejores rendimientos
June 05, 2024
Perú: nuevas variedades, mejores rendimientos
Los desarrollos en materia de variedades tienen un impacto significativo sobre la producción, la economía y el trabajo de los agricultores en Perú.
Potatoes in the market
June 04, 2024
Brasil: continua lloviendo y los precios siguen afectados
La oferta se ve limitada por la lluvia, se esperan cambios en los mercados la semana próxima.

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