Potato News from the Americas

Tasteful Selections named in Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies — the Inc. 5000
November 04, 2020
Tasteful Selections named in Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies — the Inc. 5000
Tasteful Selections ranks No. 3941 on the 2019 Inc. 5000 with three-year revenue growth of 89 percent.
New Affinity® Integra-D Cheese Dicer: U.S.D.A., Dairy Division Accepted
November 02, 2020
New Affinity® Integra-D Cheese Dicer: U.S.D.A., Dairy Division Accepted
The Integra-D is Urschel’s newest addition to the Affinity line. The high-performance dicer features operation at the push of a button.
La Dirección Regional de Agricultura de Lima busca incrementar la producción del tubérculo
November 02, 2020
Productores de Lima, Perú Reciben 30 Toneladas de Semillas de Papa de Alta Calidad Genética
Emprendedores productores de la región Lima, Perú recibieron semillas certificadas de diversas variedades de papa, de alta calidad genética, con el propósito de potenciar este cultivo y garantizar la seguridad alimentaria en el país, tras la situación de emergencia sanitaria que se vive por el covid-19.
El Perú tiene más de tres mil variedades de papa, una riqueza a preservar.
November 02, 2020
Se prolonga la Polémica Moratoria al ingreso de cultivos transgénicos al Perú hasta el 2035
La semana pasada se prolongó la moratoria al ingreso de cultivos transgénicos al Perú hasta el 2035. El tema suscita el debate a favor y en contra desde hace nueve años, cuando se estableció una primera moratoria que vencía el 2021.
SNAC International Joins Partner Program
October 27, 2020
SNAC International Joins Partner Program with PACK EXPO Connects
SNAC International is an official partner of PACK EXPO Connects. Attend SNAC's virtual education session on Monday, Nov. 9, 1:00PM - 1:30PM ET
Canadian Potato Crop and Harvest Update October 26, 2020 (Courtesy: McCain Foods)
October 27, 2020
Canadian Potato Crop and Harvest Update October 26, 2020
Potato harvest in Canada is complete in most provinces with the exception of Quebec, according to this final crop report of the season prepared by the United Potato Growers of Canada
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Mikesell's Snack Food Company adds new flavors to their lineup
October 23, 2020
Mikesell's Snack Food Company adds new flavors to their lineup
Two new flavors are being added to Mikesell's Snack Food Company's potato chip line up: Salt & Lime and Pepperoni Pizza Puffcorn.
Jason will lead the company’s three global locations.
October 21, 2020
Jason Davis Promoted to Vice President of Vanmark
Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, announces the promotion of Jason Davis to Vice President.
Key Technology Introduces Zephyr™ Next-Generation Horizontal-Motion Conveyor
October 20, 2020
Key Technology Introduces Zephyr™ Next-Generation Horizontal-Motion Conveyor
Featuring a patented direct drive with a counterbalance system, Zephyr's unique motion profile gently moves product with no segregation or stratification and at higher capacities than can be achieved with other horizontal motion conveyors.
Translicer® 2520 Cutter: Savings In Sanitation
October 20, 2020
Translicer® 2520 Cutter: Savings In Sanitation
Building on the original TranSlicer that revolutionized the commercial, fresh-cut salad industry, Urschel introduces the new TranSlicer 2520 Cutter. The TranSlicer 2520 processes a variety of products for the food processing industry such as leafy vegetables, celery, leek, carrots, cucumbers, and fruits.
Boulder Canyon Debuts New Thin & Crispy Potato Chips Made With Avocado Oil
October 16, 2020
Boulder Canyon Debuts New Thin & Crispy Potato Chips Made With Avocado Oil
Boulder Canyon brings adventurous, flavorful snack food innovation to those seeking a better-for-you experience with their new Thin & Crispy potato chips.
Looking for New Ways to Fuel Athletic Performance? Try A Potato
October 16, 2020
Looking for New Ways to Fuel Athletic Performance? Try A Potato
White potatoes are as effective as commercial sports products in exercise fueling, performance and recovery, according to research funded by the Alliance for Potato Research & Education.
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Maine, US: Drought shrinks Aroostook County potato yields
October 15, 2020
Maine, US: Drought shrinks Aroostook County potato yields
This year’s potato harvest was met with an unrelenting drought that diminished crops and tied up water resources for Aroostook County, Maine farmers.
Drought dries up potato harvest revenue in New Brunswick
October 15, 2020
Drought dries up potato harvest revenue in New Brunswick
With the harvest season underway, the impact of summer's drought-like conditions is being unearthed in New Brunswick. Due to a lack of rainfall during the growing season, potato farmers say their yields are down significantly for fall 2020.
Heat and Control Reaches Two Milestones in 2020
October 14, 2020
Heat and Control Reaches Two Milestones in 2020
Heat and Control, a world-leading equipment manufacturer and food processing industry supplier, marks two major milestones in 2020—the 70th anniversary of the company and the 25th anniversary of FastBack, the industry pioneer and leading horizontal motion conveyor.
La Cosecha de Papa en Tucuman, Argentina con Protocolos Sanitarios
October 14, 2020
La Cosecha de Papa en Tucuman, Argentina con Protocolos Sanitarios
El gobernador, Juan Manzur, visitó la localidad Argentina de Los Sarmientos, en Aguilares, donde constató y valoró las normas con que se lleva a cabo la recolección.
Argentina: Yara Presentó un Programa Integral Que Permite Una Mayor Rentabilidad Para El Productor de Papa
October 12, 2020
Argentina: Yara Presentó un Programa Integral Que Permite Una Mayor Rentabilidad Para El Productor de Papa
La empresa noruega Yara lanzó al mercado la solución RicaPapa, que incorpora novedosas herramientas con el propósito de facilitar el acceso de los agricultores a nuevas tecnologías de fertilización.

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