Colombia: CAR halts potato cultivation in Cogua protected area
The area was being prepared for potato cultivation, which could compromise valuable ecosystems in the region.
Latam 20/01/2025
How Belgium grew into a giant in potato processing
Although Belgium is "only" fifth in Europe in terms of potato production, it has grown in a few decades to become the largest exporter of processed potato products in the world.
Europa 18/01/2025
EEUU: AI predicts potato growth potential
A state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) program can forecast the likelihood that seed potatoes will develop into robust potato plants.
Norte Am. 18/01/2025
‘Potato-turned Rice’ is undergoing initial production and sales tests in southwest China
The first production and marketing trials of ‘potato-turned rice,’ a rice-shaped starch product created from potatoes using a novel processing technique, are being conducted in Yunnan Province in southwest China.
Asia 18/01/2025
Italy: Emilia Romagna, over 108 million euros of funds to support fruit and vegetables and potatoes
Improved production, low environmental impact techniques, investments to address the consequences of climate change and to position ourselves strategically on the markets.
Europa 18/01/2025
Poland’s 2024 potato harvest hits 6.35 million tons despite quality challenges
Dr. Wojciech Nowacki from the Polish Potato Association provided insights into the future of potato cultivation in Poland, emphasizing the importance of the 2024 cultivation data. In 2024
Europa 18/01/2025
Will we grow the perfect potato in the future thanks to AI?
Scientists from Utrecht University and TU Delft have developed an AI that predicts potato growth. This could potentially provide us with more food security in the future.
Europa 18/01/2025
EEUU.: Potatoes continued to be a major menu item in 2024
According to Datassential’s MenuTrends data, potatoes continued to be a major menu item in 2024, showing up on over eight out of ten menus in the U.S.
Norte Am. 18/01/2025