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China: Positive demand for potatoes could raise prices
November 01, 2021
China: Positive demand for potatoes could raise prices
At this stage, the sales volume of warehousing potatoes in the northern first cropping area of ​​potato is not large, and the price is mainly stable.
Greenhouse Gas Bulletin: Another Year Another Record: The rise in greenhouse gas concentrations jeopardizes Paris Agreement temperature targets.
October 31, 2021
World Meteorological Organization on Greenhouse Gas: Another Year Another Record
The abundance of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere once again reached a new record last year, with the annual rate of increase above the 2011-2020 average.
Kiwichips as an example of circular economy
October 30, 2021
Kiwichips as an example of circular economy
Yellow and red kiwis are grown in the province of Cosenza in Calabria (Italy) by Aceto Agricoltura. Recently, the company has started the production of kiwi chips In order to reduce waste.
Kevin MacIsaac says usually one area or two areas of Prince Edward Island have good potato crops, but this year, things are looking good across the Island. (Courtesy: Cody MacKay/CBC)
October 30, 2021
Prince Edward Island potato crop is one of the best in 'many generations'. Now looking for markets
This year's potato crop on Prince Edward Island is being called one of the best in decades. But an industry analyst says potato growers will need to be patient in selling the bumper crop.
Mike Peck, the research technologist in Penn State’s Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology, evaluates potato samples for shape, skin texture, skin diseases, and defects. (Courtesy: Robert Leiby)
October 30, 2021
Penn State potato research program chips in with valuable insights for industry
Pennsylvania has more potato chip manufacturers than any other state in the United States. Consequently, Penn State's potato research program is focused on potatoes for the production of potato chips.
Bushwick Commission, a potato packer in the NorthEast of the United States,  Unveils Newly Designed Potato Packaging
October 29, 2021
Bushwick Commission Unveils Newly Designed Potato Packaging
Bushwick Commission, a potato packer in the NorthEast of the United States, has announced a packaging redesign for their popular Guarantee label.
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Frozen food processor Shandong Santao food trusts the Tomra 5b sorting equipment as 'the guardian' of its production line
October 29, 2021
Frozen food processor Shandong Santao food trusts the Tomra 5b sorting equipment as 'the guardian' of its production line
Shandong Santao Food Co., Ltd. is a large food enterprise that incorporates agricultural planting, livestock breeding, food processing, and international trade.
 Seminario virtual capacitará en la identificación de tres plagas de la papa.
October 29, 2021
Seminario virtual organizado por el Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) capacitará en la identificación de tres plagas de la papa
Con el fin de que los países latinoamericanos a los cuales aún no han llegado el psílido de la papa ni la papa manchada de la papa y la punta morada conozcan sus síntomas y cómo identificarlas será dirigido este seminario.
Environmental health and biodiversity
October 27, 2021
International Potato Center: Environmental Health and Biodiversity
The unpredictable impacts of natural disasters, environmental threats and a changing climate threaten global food security. The CIP genebank drives efforts to conserve the world’s genetic diversity of potato and sweet potato for future use.
PepsiCo Accelerates Digitalization with Launch of Digital Hubs in North America and Europe.
October 27, 2021
PepsiCo Accelerates Digitalization with Launch of Digital Hubs in North America and Europe
PepsiCo, Inc. announced the establishment of the company's first two Digital Hubs in North America and Europe, with plans to expand to more locations in the future. Hubs to centralize skills, development, and delivery of emerging digital capabilities, such as AI, machine learning...
New study predicts two popular American foods surprisingly resilient to climate change.
October 27, 2021
Study: Potato supply chain resilient to climate change
A new study led by researchers at the University of Florida predicts that the supply chains for two of American’s most popular plant-based foods — French fries and pasta sauce — are surprisingly resilient to climate change.
Fighting late blight: what does it take to bring a resistant potato variety to market?
October 27, 2021
Fighting late blight: what does it take to bring a resistant potato variety to market?
Seed breeders work closely with potato growers to develop desirable agronomic traits, and with the wider supply chain for those crucial characteristics such as dry matter distribution, sugar formation, and storability.
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October 27, 2021
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Puesto de Patatas Meléndez en Fruit Attraction 2021.
October 25, 2021
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La receta fitosanitaria digital es una herramienta obligatoria para cualquier tipo de pulverización.
October 25, 2021
Argentina: Cómo es la nueva receta fitosanitaria digital de Córdoba, que incluye trazabilidad
El Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería de Argentina puso en marcha el nuevo sistema online que también incorpora georeferenciación, precarga de lotes y determinación de puntos sensibles.
Patatas Fritas Veracruz se une a BC Iberian Food.
October 25, 2021
Patatas Fritas Veracruz se une a BC Iberian Food
BC Iberian Food, grupo industrial agroalimentario, incorpora Patatas Fritas Veracruz a su portafolio de productos y marcas, dando continuidad a la ambiciosa estrategia de crecimiento constante marcada para los próximos años.
La colaboradora de televisión aumenta su propia marca, "Sabores de la Esteban", que ya tenía gazpacho y salmorejo
October 25, 2021
España: "Las patatas de ensueño" de Belén Esteban
Belén Esteban, también conocida como "la princesa del pueblo", ha hecho "oídos sordos" a las críticas recibidas por su gazpacho y salmorejo, sin embargo, ambos productos se agotaron en los supermercados disponibles en cuestión de horas.
USDA and EPA Announce Winners of the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge.
October 22, 2021
USDA and EPA Announce Winners of the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge
The United States Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge, the second of a two-part to Advance Agricultural Sustainability in the United States.

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