The genetic revolution being ushered in by gene-editing promises to markedly improve our crops by making them resistant to drought, disease and insects, and by enhancing their nutritional content. At first blush, […]
According to a recent GAIN report (USDA), potato farmers in China are expected to reap a bumper harvest, with fresh potato production increasing by 5 percent year on year in marketing year […]
Potato cyst nematodes (PCN), and the species of Globodera pallida in particular, have been spreading steadily across the UK over the past recent decades, posing significant threats to the sustainability of the potato industry, […]
The International Potato Technology Expo returns to the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, on February 21-22, 2020. The event welcomes those who grow and package potatoes, together with the leading […]
Consumers are worried about the possibility of not having enough French fries, after this year’s potato shortage. Between Oct. 9 and 11, a cold spell impacted 15 percent of the potato crop […]
Weather issues during the 2019 growing and harvest season had potato prices soaring during the pre-holiday period, with little change expected after the first of the year, marketers said. A hard freeze […]
With demand for organically-grown produce continuing to increase, Wada Farm Marketing Group LLC in Idaho Falls, ID, made a commitment several years ago to greatly expand its organic offerings across all of […]
A judge approved the sale of NORPAC’s Quincy, Washington plant Wednesday afternoon in bankruptcy court. The winning bid came from Oregon Potato Company and, according to attorneys, may save the jobs of […]
Chip purchases are nearly universal with 94% of respondents to a 2019 Mintel survey saying they bought some kind of chips in the past year. Consumers gravitate to familiar brands and tastes […]
As much as 10% of Northern Ireland’s potato crop still remains in the ground, according to the latest grower-survey carried out by one of the region’s biggest potato packers. “2019 has been […]
The World Potato Congress has announced that Mr. Wachira Kaguongo has accepted to become the World Potato Congress Inc.’s (WPC) newest International Advisor. Mr. Kaguongo is an agricultural economist currently working with […]
The Maine Potato Board is aiming to continue its winning streak by following up on last year’s very successful season with one that is nearly as good. “We’ve just been over a […]
A trade delegation including Western Australian (WA) potato industry leaders toured Egypt in November, confirming the potential to export at least 10,000 tonnes of seed potatoes. The delegation focused on connecting with […]
A potato isn’t just a potato, particularly now, with new varieties and organics coming on, marketers say. “Everyone is looking for category growth, and that is coming from specialty and organic offerings,” […]
It took 20 years, but Michigan State University researchers reached their goal — breeding a purple potato. And now they’re being made into purple, kettle-cooked potato chips. Dave Douches, director for the MSU […]
The recent approval of an updated trade agreement for North America is good news for U.S. potato growers who do business in Mexico, according to the top official with the potato industry’s […]
The chip, frozen and other potato-processing businesses continue to touch the fresh industry, but that touch might be a bit stronger this year, marketers say. “We have all heard of the news […]
