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Kisima Farms: A Large Farm Supporting Local Communities
Contributed by Dr. Berga Lemaga of the International Potato Center 1. Collaboration between local operators/partnerships/financing In each Sub-Saharan African (SSA) country, there is a potato research and development that involves many actors (partners) ranging from input suppliers to consumers. There is, however, a disconnect between these partners, leading to duplication of efforts and hence waste…
Read MoreWPC Receives Invitation to Deliver Address During the 43rd Session of the FAO Conference in Rome
ABOVE: From left to right: Dr. Maximo Torero, FAO Chief Economist, Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director-General FAO, Mr. Julio Eduardo Martinetti, Ambassador of Peru to Italy, Dr. André Devaux, WPC Director, and Mr. Christian Barrantes, Vice Minister of MIDAGRI, Peru. Earlier in July, the World Potato Congress was honored to receive an invitation to deliver an…
Read MoreWorld Potato Congress Inc. welcomes Jianmin Xie as International Advisor
The World Potato Congress Inc. Board Of Directors is pleased to announce Mr. Jianmin Xie in a key role as an International Advisor. President of the World Potato Congress, Peter Vanderzaag, welcomes Jianmin. “Jianmin is the Director of the CIP-China Center for Asia and the Pacific (CCCAP)，Country Convener of CGIAR in China and as such…
Read MoreWorld Potato Congress awards Nairobi, Kenya the 2026 World Potato Congress
JOINT NEWS RELEASE BETWEEN WORLD POTATO CONGRESS AND THE GOVERNMENT OF KENYA REGARDING THE 2026 WORLD POTATO CONGRESS The World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to announce that Nairobi, Kenya has been chosen as the site for its 2026 World Potato Congress. The proposed theme for this event is, “Developing Global Potato Partnerships for Enhanced…
Read MoreDeclaration of Dublin: Fostering Potato Partnerships for Food Security
The World Potato Congress Inc. officially adopts Declaration of Dublin: Fostering Potato Partnerships for Food Security The World Potato Congress (WPC) Inc., through its mission of creating value chain networking within the global potato community, has officially adopted the Declaration of Dublin: Fostering Potato Partnerships for Food Security. Reaching back to discussions with industry players…
Read MoreCall for Expressions of Interest for the 14th World Potato Congress in 2028
The World Potato Congress Inc. is now calling for proposals from parties interested in hosting the 14th World Potato Congress to be held in 2028. This Congress, once a triennial event, has gained in popularity and as such, will now to be held every two years. This great opportunity to host the key players from…
Read MoreSnowValley Food Hebei Co., Ltd. of China
World Potato Congress Inc. welcomes SnowValley Food Hebei Co., Ltd. of China to the WPC Platinum Partnership. Dr. Peter VanderZaag, President of the World Potato Congress Inc. is extremely pleased to welcome our newest Platinum Sustaining Partner SnowValley Food Hebei Co., Ltd. of China. President VanderZaag stated: “Our Sustaining Partners are the guarantee for World…
Read MoreThe World Potato Congress Inc. Welcomes the Ontario Potato Board as a Gold Sustaining Partner
World Potato Congress President Peter VanderZaag is pleased to announce the Ontario Potato Board as our newest Gold Sustaining Partner. “We extend a warm welcome to the Ontario Potato Board as a new member of our family of Sustaining Partners.” says WPC President Dr. Peter VanderZaag. “The Ontario Potato Board is proactive in building relationships with the potato…
Read MoreDr. Simon Heck Appointment
World Potato Congress Inc. congratulates Dr. Simon Heck in his appointment as Director General of CIP and CGIAR Senior Director. The World Potato Congress Inc.’s (WPC) Board of Directors congratulates Dr. Simon Heck on being chosen as the next Director General of the International Potato Center (CIP), headquartered in Lima Peru. Simon has led the…
Read MoreWorld Potato Congress Inc. announces Board changes
World Potato Congress Inc. announces Board changes: New President, Peter VanderZaag, Vice-President, Nora Olsen, Board Director, Brian Douglas and the retirement of John Griffin. Following 16 years of dedicated volunteer service to the World Potato Congress Inc., Mr. John Griffin will be stepping down from his role of President of WPC. He has been…
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