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World 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…
Read MoreThe World Potato Congress Inc. Welcomes Potatoes USA as a Gold Sustaining Partner
World Potato Congress President John Griffin is pleased to announce Potatoes USA as our newest Gold Sustaining Partner. “The support of Potatoes USA under the leadership of CEO Blair Richardson, who also serves as a WPC International Advisor, will continue to propel WPC forward in our mandates. These include planning for the first ever International…
Read MoreA 2022 Dublin Congress Success Story
The World Potato Congress mandate includes bringing together global knowledge, resources and expertise which in turn provides educational opportunities in such areas as seed production, pest and disease management, and the potato value chains. The potato is an important crop in feeding communities and providing income for farmers across all nations. We are grateful for…
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