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March 08, 2021
México: Hay buena producción pero bajo precio en la papa al inicio de las cosechas
El líder de los paperos en la región Gildardo González indicó que en el caso del tubérculo para la industria llevan buen avance en la cosecha. No obstante, lamentó que los precios del tubérculo no son los mejores al inicio de estas cosechas y se espera que tiendan a bajar un poco más.
February 28, 2021
Mexico’s Supreme Court Delays Decision on US Fresh Potato Imports
During the hearing of the Mexican Supreme Court held on February 24, the justice who authored the draft ruling overturning a ban on the importation of U.S. fresh potatoes asked the court to postpone a vote until next week at the earliest.
February 22, 2021
México: Inicia cosecha de papa en el Valle del Yaqui
Se generalizan los cortes de hortalizas en el Valle del Yaqui al iniciar la cosecha de papa. Renán Cruz Valenzuela indicó que las expectativas son favorables, aunque apenas está iniciando la cosecha del tubérculo.
January 18, 2021
INIFAP desarrolla variedades de papa resistentes a enfermedades y alta calidad industrial
El mejoramiento genético de la papa por parte de los expertos del organismo, que sintetiza 80 años de investigación en México, ha logrado rendimientos de 50 a 70 toneladas por hectárea.
November 12, 2020
Mexico reinstates labeling exemption for foodservice products, facilitating US exports
The US potato industry was informed that Mexico rescinded its new front of pack labeling regulation, reinstating the exemption for foodservice products, according to a newsletter from the National Potato Council.
October 12, 2020
Atípica Helada Acaba con Cosecha de Papa en la Región Sureste de Coahuila, México
Esta pérdida además, impacta directamente a los cerca de 20 mil empleos directos e indirectos que genera el cultivo de papa en esta región de México Sponsored Content
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February 03, 2020
Inicia la cosecha de papa en Sinaloa
Con expectativas de aportar al mercado de consumo fresco y a la industria papera mexicana una producción del producto alimenticio que fluctuará entre las 300 mil y las 400 mil toneladas, arrancó en Sinaloa la cosecha de papa ciclo otoño-invierno.
November 22, 2019
El futuro del campo está en la tecnología, arranca Expo Agroalimentaria en Irapuato
Los efectos del cambio climático como los largos periodos de sequía o lluvias en abundancia, aunado a los altos costos de insumos agrícolas hacen que producir sea cada vez más complicado no sólo en Irpuato, México, sino en el mundo.
October 12, 2019
Codex Alimentarius approves global trade standard for ware potatoes proposed by India
Draft quality standards for ware potatoes proposed to the Codex Alimentarius Commission by India during its recent meeting in Mexico, were approved and will apply to global trade in potatoes
September 10, 2019
US potato farmers seek new trade deal with Mexico to 'level the playing field'
Potato farmers are asking U.S. agricultural officials for support in expanding export trade into Mexico. Currently, American potato farmers and exporters are mostly barred from selling fresh potatoes in Mexico due to restrictions by the Mexican government
June 28, 2019
Bokados Expands Presence in Central and Western Mexico
In order to strengthen its presence and better serve its customers and consumers in the Central and Western regions in Mexico, today Bokados - Arca Continental’s snacks brand in Mexico - opened a new Distribution Center in Toluca, México.
May 24, 2019
Mexico removes tariffs on import frozen potatoes from the United States
President Trump removed the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Friday, May 17. Mexico responded by removing its 20% tariff on frozen potatoes imported from the United States on May 20. Sponsored Content 
May 21, 2019
PepsiCo Mexico announces an investment of 4 billion dollars in the next two years, which includes the construction of a new Snacks Plant in Guanajuato.
The PepsiCo Mexico System, integrated by PepsiCo Mexico Foods and its strategic partner Grupo Gepp, announced an investment plan of 4 billion dollars in Mexico between 2019 and 2020,which includes the construction of a new Snacks Plant in Guanajuato.
February 19, 2019
Belgapom brings James Bint and Belgian Fries to Mexico, a growing export market
As the export of frozen Belgian Fries to Mexico skyrockets, Belgapom took the ambassador of Belgian Fries - James Bint - on a recent economic mission to this growing export market
September 19, 2018
New Mexican potato variety Citlali shows resistance to late blight and zebra chip disease
In Mexico, researchers of the National Forestry, Agriculture, and Livestock Research Institute (INIFAP), part of the Mexican Ministry of agriculture (SAGARPA), have developed a new potato variety, Citlali, with improved tolerance to diseases.
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.
July 31, 2018
México: Producen bioplástico de la cáscara de papa
Estudiantes del Instituto Politécnico Nacional de México (IPN) crearon un bioplástico a partir de la cáscara de papa, que tarda de 4-5 meses en degradarse y ayuda a reducir los residuos sólidos urbanos generados por la sociedad mexicana.
July 24, 2018
Key Technology Appoints Agustin Alcantara Rosales as Regional Manager for Mexico
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, announces the appointment of Agustin Alcantara Rosales as Regional Sales Manager for Mexico.