China: China and the Sweet Potato
Today China is the world’s biggest producer of sweet potatoes but this staple of the Chinese diet was a relatively modern import to this ancient civilization.
Asia 13/11/2018
Bolivia: Pa&Pa crece y diversifica su producción de alimentos de papa
En los años 70, Gerardo Wille estudiaba en Europa, donde adquirió el gusto y la pasión por la papa prefrita congelada, una opción alimenticia que en Bolivia era muy poco conocida.
Latam 13/11/2018
Bolivia (Sisipuco): Insectos voladores de color plomo afectan cultivos de papa
Cultivos de papa, en la comunidad de Sisipuco del Distrito 8 de Sucre, fueron afectados por una plaga de insectos voladores de color plomo, cuya especie aún no fue determinada.
Latam 13/11/2018
EEUU: NMSU research center participates in potatoes variety study
FARMINGTON – Approximately 5,000 tractor-trailer loads of potatoes leave the Four Corners region every year. The spuds are headed to dinner tables via retail stores and snack processors.
Norte Am. 13/11/2018
Bélgica: Belgium summons reinforcements in Colombia chip war
BRUSSELS (AFP) - Belgium, self-proclaimed inventor of the French fry or chip, urged Europe on Friday to help it fight a tariff slapped on its iconic export by Colombia.
Europa 13/11/2018
Irlanda del Norte: Soaring cost of potatoes heaps pressure on food processors
Food suppliers and processors in Northern Ireland could be heading for a clash with supermarkets over the soaring cost of potatoes.
Europa 13/11/2018
Alemania: Aviko to close potato specialties plant in Germany
Potato processor Aviko, a Royal Cosun company, has decided to terminate operations at its factory in Oberdolling in Germany. The Amberger factory will be closed before the end of the year.
Europa 13/11/2018
EEUU: Wisconsin potato crop facing 12 percent decline after wet year
It’s been a wet year for many parts of the eastern United States, where numerous regions are approaching record precipitation numbers.
Norte Am. 13/11/2018