Potato News
The FAO Food Price Index eased further in October, with all indices but vegetable oils down
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 08, 2025.
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 126.4 points in October 2025, down 2.1 points (1.6 percent) from the revised September level of 128.5 points, marking its second consecutive monthly decline.Tummers and Callens Partner to Drive Sustainable Innovation in Emission-Free Potato Processing
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 06, 2025.
Tummers Food Processing Solutions and Callens partner to advance the E²E (Emission-to-Energy) concept, aiming for emission-free, fully automated potato processing through sustainable energy, heat integration, and smart steam management.Dutch TecSource B.V. Delivers Complete Specialty Food Processing Line to Northern France
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 05, 2025.
Dutch TecSource B.V. ships a complete specialty food processing line to Northern France, including blancher, counterflow cooler, cooker, and buffer system. Pre-built for seamless integration, showcasing DTS’s tailor-made solutions and team excellence.Royal HZPC Group Reports Strong 2024/25 Results, Expanding Global Reach in Seed Potato Trade
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 05, 2025.
Royal HZPC Group posts a strong 2024/25: revenue €525 M (USD 603 M), tonnage 1 M+, net profit €17.1 M (USD 19.8 M). Growers get €10.90 (USD 12.5) dividend. New varieties excel in French‑fry, chips, export and fresh markets, with acreage expected to grow further.India’s French Fries Boom: the equipment that makes it all possible
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 05, 2025.
India’s love for French fries is booming, driving demand for advanced processing machines. Shri Vibracion Technologies offers hygienic, efficient systems to help producers meet rising needs with quality, automation and reliability.Kiremko, Idaho Steel and Reyco Appoint Gerardo Chiaia as CEO and Kees van der Drift as CFO
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 04, 2025.
Kiremko, Idaho Steel & Reyco name Gerardo Chiaia as CEO and Kees van der Drift as CFO, marking a new growth phase under Investindustrial. The group unites to drive global innovation and leadership in food processing systems.Simplot Company Completes Acquisition of Clarebout Potatoes
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 04, 2025.
The Simplot Company, a privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho, has completed its acquisition of Clarebout Potatoes, a leading European producer of frozen potato products based in Belgium.APH Group Expands into North America with New Sales and Service Office in North Dakota
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 04, 2025.
APH Group, a global dealer organization for agricultural machinery and installations, has opened a sales and service office in Grafton, North Dakota, expanding its presence into the Red River Valley region.PepsiCo unveils new logo and global rebrand
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 03, 2025.
PepsiCo has introduced a new logo and corporate look that reflects its global vision and evolving brand identity.British farmers face growing uncertainty, McCain’s Farmdex reveals
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 03, 2025.
British farmers face mounting pressures amid economic uncertainty, policy shifts, and unpredictable weather — with nearly three-quarters expressing pessimism about the industry’s future, according to McCain Foods’ inaugural Farmdex Report.Lethbridge Researchers Develop Tools to Help Potato Farmers Tackle Extreme Weather Challenges
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 02, 2025.
Lethbridge researchers study how heat waves and hail affect potato crops. Dr. Neilson finds timing is key, with storms during tuber growth reducing quality. His work aims to create tools to help farmers assess risks and boost crop resilience.RNA-Based Bioinsecticide ‘Calantha’ Offers Sustainable Solution Against Colorado Potato Beetles
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 01, 2025.
Calantha, a new RNA-based sprayable pesticide, effectively kills Colorado potato beetles while sparing beneficial insects. Most effective on small larvae, it offers a sustainable, targeted solution to combat resistant crop pests.National Potato Council Expresses Disappointment on Japan Fresh Market Access
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 31, 2025.
The National Potato Council is disappointed that the United States - Japan agreement did not include fresh market access for United States potatoes. Japan has delayed this market access request from the United States for thirty years, including delays as recently as this month.NSSPL Set to Showcase Innovative Food Processing Solutions at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 in Dubai
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 31, 2025.
Join NSSPL at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 as it unveils innovative, energy- efficient, and fully automated potato processing solutions designed to transform the global food industry.Technico Agri Sciences Unveils Innovative Potato Seed Varieties at Global Potato Summit 2025 to Boost India’s Potato Production
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 30, 2025.
Technico Agri Sciences Ltd., Gold Partner of Global Potato Summit 2025, will unveil innovative potato seed varieties for chips, fries & table use—advancing sustainability, productivity & quality in India’s potato value chain.Argentina Moves to the Center of a Consolidating Global Potato Industry
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 30, 2025.
In recent years, the global potato industry has entered a phase of rapid consolidation. Mergers, acquisitions, and geographic expansions are redefining who produces, who decides, and who supplies.Mahindra HZPC to Unveil Seven Next-Gen Potato Seed Varieties at Global Potato Summit 2025 in Greater Noida
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 30, 2025.
Mahindra HZPC will unveil seven next-gen seed potato varieties at the Global Potato Summit 2025, boosting yield, quality, and sustainability under CEO Davinder Singh Dosanjh’s leadership. Empowering farmers and advancing agri-innovation.AVR Introduces the Fifth-Generation Puma: The Ultimate Evolution of Its Legendary Potato Harvester
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 29, 2025.
AVR launches the finalized version of its legendary self-propelled harvester: the AVR Puma. With a sensational new design at all levels — the ultimate version of a legend, the final roar.Construction of a new Potato Processing Plant in the Ukraine has started
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 29, 2025.
Ukraine’s MAIS has started building the country’s first potato processing plant producing fries, flakes, and flour. Handling 180,000 t of potatoes annually, it aims to reduce imports, boost exports, and modernize Ukraine’s potato sector by 2027.One Year Countdown: 13th World Potato Congress Comes to Naivasha, Kenya in October 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 29, 2025.
Excitement builds as we mark one year to the 13th World Potato Congress, set for Oct 26–30, 2026, at Sawela Lodge, Naivasha, Kenya. Keynotes and registration launch in Nov. Stay tuned for updates and sponsorship opportunities!FAM STUMABO Expands Global Operations with New U.S. Headquarters in Franklin, Driving Local Support and Innovation
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 28, 2025.
FAM STUMABO expands globally with new facilities in the U.S. (Franklin, WI), Spain, and Germany. The new U.S. HQ enhances direct service across North America, offering local support, test labs, and faster, customer-focused cutting solutions.Belgian Potato Tradition and Exports Drive Growth in the UK Market
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 27, 2025.
Belgium’s long-standing love affair with potatoes goes far beyond taste. Potatoes are central to the nation’s culinary identity, and the iconic frietkot - a fast-food stand dedicated to fries - is officially recognized as part of Belgium’s national intangible cultural heritage.Produce Investments Acquires Biofresh Safestore to Strengthen Global Leadership in Sustainable Potato Storage
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 27, 2025.
Produce Investments (PI) acquires Biofresh Safestore, a leader in fixed crop management. Combined with Restrain’s natural sprout suppression, the move expands PI’s tech portfolio, offering flexible, innovative storage solutions across Europe and beyond.Key Technology to Showcase Innovative Potato Processing Solutions at Potato Expo China 2025
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 23, 2025.
Join Key Technology at Potato Expo China (Oct 27–29) at booth B002-10/11! Discover how ADR boosts fry yield, COMPASS sorter eases operations, and Zephyr conveyor handles potatoes gently with minimal damage.Potatoes SA Supports Child Nutrition in South African Schools
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 23, 2025.
Potatoes SA and the Department of Basic Education partner to enhance school nutrition through the National School Nutrition Programme, showing that adding potatoes boosts learners’ energy, focus, and satiety while helping fight childhood malnutrition sustainably.Sieglinde Potatoes Make a Comeback in Austria: Rediscover the Classic Organic Variety at SPAR
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 22, 2025.
The classic Austrian potato variety 'Sieglinde' makes a comeback thanks to Priska and Erich Stekovics, who revived this nearly 100-year-old favorite. Now available again under SPAR as organic waxy potatoes for €1.99 (USD 2.15) at SPAR, EUROSPAR, and INTERSPAR.Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 Drives Record Growth as Dubai Emerges as Global Hub for AI-Powered Food Production and Industrial Innovation
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 21, 2025.
Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 sees record 32% growth, uniting 2,500 exhibitors from 79 countries in Dubai. The event highlights AI-driven food manufacturing, innovation, and sustainability as the Middle East emerges as a global industry hub.Oppotunity conducts NGT Field Trials and Potato Seed Multiplication of starch potatoes with improved late blight resistance
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 21, 2025.
Project Oppotunity completed the first CRISPR-Cas field trials of starch potatoes bred for late blight resistance, with test plots in Sweden and Denmark. Early results indicate stronger disease resistance and a very promising path to resilient crops.SINOBAKE Delivers Stackable Potato Chip Production Line to Leading Chinese Manufacturer
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 20, 2025.
SINOBAKE delivered a stackable potato chip production line to a top Chinese food firm, boosting quality, efficiency, and safety. Built with 304/316 stainless steel, it improved chip consistency and won strong customer and consumer praise.Successful RUCIP 2025 Webinar Marks Launch of New Rules Simplifying Potato Trade Across Europe
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 18, 2025.
The European RUCIP Committee held a webinar on October 17, 2025 to mark the launch of the RUCIP 2025 Rules, highlighting updates for simpler, faster, and fairer resolution of potato trade disputes across Europe.
