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Raising Potato Storage Standards Through Education and Knowledge SharingThe North American Potato Storage Organization (NAPSO) successfully hosted its third webinar in a series of educational events aimed at improving seed potato storage and disease prevention. The webinar…
BBQ, Crunch, and Sweet Notes: What's in Store for Snack Fans on March 4th?National Snack Day, March 4th, is getting even tastier! This year, PepsiCo Foods has prepared new unique flavors for lovers of crunchy treats that…
Promotion of potatoes during the National Week of Causa PeruanaThe Department of Huánuco continues to consolidate its position as one of the leading potato-producing regions in Peru. As part of the National Week of Causa Peruana, established…
Success of the in vitro potato propagation programAfter six months of work, specialists managed to grow more than 8 thousand seedlings of local potatoes in vitro, which resulted in the production of more than 61 thousand units…
Japan’s Potato Processing Industry: A New PartnershipJapanese food giant Calbee, Inc. and agricultural cooperative Shiretoko Shari have entered into a strategic agreement to build a new potato processing plant and secure a reliable supply of raw materials.Currently,…
Innovation in the World of Healthy SnacksNatural Products Expo West, March 4-7, 2025, will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center, where Boulder Canyon, a leader in the healthy snacking industry, will be showcasing its products in…
Leadership in Sustainable Agriculture and the EnvironmentMcCain Foods is making significant strides toward sustainable potato production and products. The company continued to actively embrace regenerative farming practices in 2024, as highlighted in its new global sustainability report.Over…
Potato Cancer: A Threat to Crops and the EconomyPotato cancer, caused by the fungus Synchytrium endobioticum, is a serious problem for agriculture. Its spores can remain in the soil for more than 40 years, causing tuber deformities…
Increase in Areas and Record Harvest ForecastsThe state of Sinaloa in Mexico is expecting a historic potato harvest in 2025, with more than 17,000 hectares planted. This is a significant increase compared to previous years, with a…
Income Insurance for Potato Farmers and Strategic Storage of CropThe Haryana government continues to support farmers by expanding the coverage of the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana (BBY) to include potato growers. The government is advising farmers to use…
Support for farmers through government subsidiesThe Haryana government has announced the expansion of the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana (BBY) to include potato farmers. The move is aimed at stabilising farmers’ income and reducing price pressure on farmers amid…
Traditional approach for early potatoesOn the Zeeland island of Tholen, in Sint-Annaland, arable farmer Jan Goedegebuure and his family use a traditional technique for planting early potatoes. Using a semi-automatic planting machine and the help of family…
