Potato News from the Americas

World Potato Congress Inc. presents their next Webinar: The National Potato Program and its Contribution to Potato Industry Advancement in China, by Jin Liping, on Wednesday April 3, 2024 at 8:00 am Eastern Standard Time (USA/Canada).

Bayer has announced the pilot of an expert GenAI system to benefit farmers and up-level agronomists in their daily work.

In the ever-evolving landscape of packaging, where sustainability takes center stage, Fox Packaging's team actively monitors the market, its trends, and most importantly, supply chain needs.

Despues de cuatro semanas a la baja los precios de la papa vuelven a aumentar en función de las fuertes lluvias que dificultaron la cosecha.

El mercado brasilero se mantiene sensible a variaciones en la oferta pero cierra su semana con precios a la baja.

Jornada técnica sobre nutrición complementaria muestra resultados a campo muy prometedores.

Now, the specter of a warmer-than-average spring in 2024 is anticipated, as predicted by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) report 'Drought in the Mediterranean Region - January 2024'.

Jackson's, the Snack Super™ brand fueled by sweet potatoes, avocado oil, and super flavors, announced they will introduce and sample its latest innovation, the all-new Wavy Cut Sweet Potato Chips kettle cooked in avocado oil at the Natural Products Expo West 2024 Trade Show in Anaheim, Calif., March 12-16.

Free potato handout on Prince Edward Island a success

Fox Packaging welcomes Jensie Smith as the Retail and Key Account Manager, dedicated to enhancing customer service and providing vital support to the sales team.

Uglies Kettle Chips has now 'rescued' 25 million pounds of 'ugly potatoes' that have gone into making the brand’s upcycled Uglies Kettle Chips.

Una nueva planta de transformación, acopio y almacenamiento empezara a funcionar a partir de abril. Se trata de una inversión de 2.3 millones de dólares.

Hasta 40% de los cultivos en algunas zonas productivas se vieron comprometidos. El alcalde de la municipalidad afectada se manifestó al respecto.

En 90 días se pondrá en funcionamiento la planta de procesamiento de papa nativa en el distrito de Santa Maria del Valle.

Debido a problemas de calidad y aumento en los ritmos de cosecha los precios continuan a la baja.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) scrapped a plan opposed by farm groups to mandate the tracking of greenhouse gas emissions in company supply chains, all the way down to family farms. 

Three deserving Islanders have received recognition on the National agriculture stage.

Potatoes appeared on nearly 83% of all U.S. restaurant menus in 2023, demonstrating the staying power of America’s favorite vegetable as a top menu performer.