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
Alemania: Duitse aardappelverwerking toont consta nte groei
Voor de binnenlandse markt, maar ook voor de export worden in Duitsland ieder jaar meer aardappelproducten geteeld. Deze worden steeds populairder bij de consumenten.
Europa 13/11/2018