Eagle Eye Produce Completes New Automated Potato Packing Facility in Idaho

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 05, 2026.

Eagle Eye Produce has completed a new red and yellow potato packing facility in Idaho Falls, adding automation and AI-powered optical grading to improve efficiency, quality and flexibility while supporting program growth.

Punjab Agricultural University Introduces Four Potato Varieties for Higher Yield and Disease Resistance

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 04, 2026.

PAU Ludhiana has released four potato varieties—PP-101, PP-102, PP-103 and PP-104. Yields range from 142–184 quintals/acre, with PP-103 offering early harvest and PP-104 moderate late-blight resistance. Seed is now available.

FAO Food Price Index edges up in September on higher sugar, cereal and vegetable oil prices

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 03, 2026.

The FAO Food Price Index averaged 136.0 points in September 2026, up 2.0 points (1.5 percent) from its revised August level. Price indices for crop-based commodity groups (cereals, vegetable oils, and sugar) all increased from the previous month

Ellips to Showcase AI-Powered Potato and Onion Grading Solutions at Global Produce & Floral Show 2026

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 02, 2026.

Ellips will showcase four AI-powered potato and onion grading solutions at the Global Produce & Floral Show 2026 in Orlando, highlighting automation, labor savings, defect detection, higher throughput, CombiGrader and CleanFlow Pre-Sorter.

Tys van Elk Appointed Managing Director of Sormac in Venlo

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 02, 2026.

Tys van Elk has started as General Manager of Sormac in Venlo. He will work with colleagues, customers and partners to build the future of the family-owned fruit and vegetable processing equipment manufacturer.

India and Tajikistan Explore Cooperation in Potato Research and Technology

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 02, 2026.

India and Tajikistan are exploring cooperation in potato research, quality seed production and aeroponics technology, with proposed CPRI Shimla visits and training to boost agricultural knowledge and technology exchange.

Foodera Technologies Expands India Presence With New Ahmedabad Office and Local Service Team

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 02, 2026.

Foodera Technologies is expanding its presence in India with a new office in Ahmedabad's GIFT City, strengthening local service, spare parts, training and technical support while bringing together Kiremko and Tummers expertise.

McCain Proposes to Cut Potato Prices for Tasmanian Growers by USD 10.4 per Tonne

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 02, 2026.

McCain is proposing a USD 10.43 per tonne cut in Tasmanian processing potato prices. TasFarmers says grower committee talks have ended ahead of planting, while McCain says conversations with growers are continuing.

Idaho Potato Harvest Shows Solid Quality but Lower Yields in 2026

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 02, 2026.

Idaho’s 2026 potato harvest is showing solid quality but lower yields, with frost, heat, warm nights and wildfire smoke affecting production. Planted area fell to 298,915 acres as growers report smaller crops.

FAM STUMABO expands the flexibility of the SureTec 240P for processing potatoes and sweet potatoes

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 02, 2026.

FAM STUMABO updated the feeding system of the SureTec 240P to process potatoes and sweet potatoes up to 200 mm in diameter, improve product orientation, maximize french fry length, and simplify machine setup.

Uglies Sweet Potato Chips Win Two Major Industry Awards in 2026

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 30, 2026.

Uglies® Sweet Potato Chips won two 2026 industry awards. Its Hot Honey flavor received a Best New Product Award, while its Original, Hot Honey and Spicy BBQ varieties earned Double Gold for taste and packaging.

McCain Foods Opens First-Ever Signature Cafe in India to Showcase Its Food Portfolio

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 30, 2026.

McCain Foods has opened its first Signature Café in India at Max Mall in Noida, featuring its potato specialities across burgers, loaded fries and other formats, with plans to explore the concept at additional locations.

Covered Bridge Potato Chips Expands in Japan With 12-Container Costco Japan Order

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 29, 2026.

Covered Bridge is expanding in Japan after Costco Japan ordered 12 containers of its potato chips, with eight shipped by late September 2026, following an agreement that made Japan its tenth international market.

Colombia: PepsiCo to invest USD 1 billion and could strengthen its potato supply chain

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 28, 2026.

PepsiCo will invest USD 1 billion in Colombia over five years to expand production and distribution, an investment that could strengthen its potato supply chain, where it is already the country’s largest industrial buyer at around 84,000 tonnes per year.

Deprez Highlights Factory of the Future Approach Through Long-Term Partnership With Pomuni

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 28, 2026.

Deprez will present its interactive 'The Factory of the Future' concept at Fruit Attraction 2026 in Madrid and Interpom 2026 in Kortrijk, demonstrating integrated product handling, automation and optimized product flow from receiving to storage and processing.

Deprez and Pomuni Continue a Generations-Long Partnership in Potato Processing

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 28, 2026.

Pomuni and Deprez mark a partnership spanning generations. From long-standing cooperation to modern automation, their collaboration supports more efficient logistics, increased productivity and continued innovation at Pomuni’s Ranst facility.

Deprez Announces Commercial Partnership with Exeter Engineering

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 28, 2026.

Deprez has partnered with Exeter Engineering to strengthen its presence in North America. The collaboration will focus on providing automated solutions to improve product flow, storage and handling for citrus processors and packers.

HZPC France Begins Construction of New Greenhouse for Mini Potato Tuber Production

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 27, 2026.

HZPC France has begun construction of a new greenhouse in Ruisseauville to produce up to 2 million mini potato tubers, supporting greater production autonomy, improved quality and faster marketing capacity in France.

TNA Solutions Powers Muscat Chips’ Entry into Oman with New 300kg-per-Hour Potato Chip Production Line

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 25, 2026.

TNA Solutions has partnered with Mohammed Riaz & Partner LLC to launch Muscat Chips in Oman with a 300kg/hour potato chip line. The project supports 24 SKUs, 120 packs/minute and future expansion, with a second line already ordered.

Heat and Control to Showcase Potato Processing and Packaging Technologies at Pack Expo International 2026

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 24, 2026.

Heat and Control will showcase potato processing, seasoning, packaging and thermal processing technologies at Pack Expo International 2026, including Cascade Water Recirculation, Symphony Seasoning and Tek-Dry solutions.

Urschel and KRONEN to Showcase Integrated Food Processing Line Solutions at Global Produce and Floral Show 2026

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 24, 2026.

Urschel and KRONEN will showcase cutting and line-building solutions at The Global Produce and Floral Show 2026, including the Little Gem Aspire Dicer and GS 10-2 Slicer, alongside equipment for washing, drying and peeling.

Idahoan Launches Ultimate Mashed Potatoes for Easy Restaurant-Style Meals at Home

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 23, 2026.

Idahoan Foods launches Ultimate Mashed Potatoes, a premium line made with 100% REAL Idaho® Potatoes. Available in Garlic Butter and Loaded Baked varieties, the new range delivers bold flavors and restaurant-style comfort in minutes.

Elisam CombiGrader: One Smart Grading Solution for Potatoes and Onions

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 23, 2026.

Ellips’ Elisam CombiGrader grades potatoes and onions on one compact line, switching between crops within seconds. True-AI and light transmittance technology detect internal and external defects at up to 15 t/h, with a 15-meter footprint.

Polysense opens Chicago office to transform food manufacturing across the US and Canada

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 22, 2026.

Polysense has opened its first US office in Chicago to serve food manufacturers across the US and Canada, expanding its AI-driven quality control and process optimization solutions for potato, bakery, and fruit and vegetable processing.

Record-Breaking El Niño Surges as Global Heat and Extreme Weather Risks Rise

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 21, 2026.

El Niño has reached a record 3.05°C, surpassing the 2015 high. Scientists warn the powerful event could worsen heatwaves, droughts, floods, wildfires and food insecurity as global temperatures continue to rise.

Croptimal Launches Tractor-Mounted Croptiscan 3000 for AI-Based Seed Potato Disease Detection

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 21, 2026.

Croptimal has launched the tractor-mounted Croptiscan 3000, using camera and recognition technology to detect PVY and leaf roll early in seed potato crops, providing smaller growers with an alternative to fully self-driving machines.

Europe Faces One of Its Smallest Potato Harvests as Production Losses Could Exceed EUR 800 Million

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 20, 2026.

Industry forecasts indicate extreme heat and drought could cut potato production by more than 3.5 million tonnes across Great Britain and NEPG countries in 2026, with losses valued at up to EUR 818 million (USD 937.4 million).

Tasmanian Potato Growers Sign Simplot Contracts With Average 2.5 Percent Price Cut

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 20, 2026.

Most Tasmanian potato growers supplying Simplot have signed new contracts after TasFarmers reported an average 2.5 percent price cut, raising concerns over rising production costs and the long-term sustainability of the sector.

Saratoga Potato Chips Recalls J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Chips Due to Undeclared Soy Allergen

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 18, 2026.

Saratoga Potato Chips recalls J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Maryland over undeclared soy. Consumers with allergies should avoid affected packages and return them for a refund.

ELEA Showcases PiCon Process Monitoring Technology for Potato PEF Processing at Advantage Day 2026

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 18, 2026.

ELEA demonstrated PiCon Sense and PiCon Vision on a potato PEF treatment line at PEF Advantage Day 2026, highlighting process monitoring, product quality and production performance while advancing research and industrial PEF applications.