Potato News

Why Utz Is Intersnack’s Gateway to the USD 42 Billion US Snack Market

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

Intersnack Group has agreed to acquire Utz Brands in a deal valued at about USD 2.9 billion. The acquisition will give Intersnack its first major presence in the US snack market, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

ITC's Technico Expands Aeroponic Potato Seed Facility to 100 million Mini-Tuber Capacity

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

ITC subsidiary Technico is adding 60 controlled-environment greenhouses to expand its aeroponic potato seed facility, raising TECHNITUBER mini-tuber capacity to 100 million and boosting disease-free seed production for potato growers.

Lower Saxony Prime Minister Olaf Lies Visits Emsland Group Emlichheim Site

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

Emsland Group welcomed Lower Saxony Prime Minister Olaf Lies to its Emlichheim site, where discussions focused on innovation, sustainable production, regional value creation and cooperation between industry, agriculture and policymakers.

Four Chefs Pick Arby's Curly Fries as the Best Fast-Food Fries

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 26, 2026.

Four United States chefs ranked Arby's curly fries as the best fast-food fries, citing their crispy texture, seasoning and consistency. McDonald's and Rally's/Checkers finished second, while the chefs also shared their favourite dipping sauces.

Lamb Weston Posts FY2026 Sales Growth Despite International Headwinds

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 26, 2026.

Lamb Weston reported higher fiscal 2026 net sales driven by volume growth in North America, while profit declined amid pricing pressure and higher costs. The company highlighted cost savings initiatives and issued financial guidance for fiscal 2027.

Cellar Insights Launches Rotten Potato Data Project to Strengthen Early Warning for Potato Storage Spoilage

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 26, 2026.

Cellar Insights launched the Rotten Potato Data Project, inviting Canadian growers to share historical potato storage spoilage data. The project uses machine learning to improve early warning for rot and storage losses while paying participants.

UK Approves First Precision-Bred Disease-Resistant Maris Piper Potato as PiperPlus Moves Closer to Market

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 26, 2026.

The UK has approved PiperPlus, the first precision-bred disease-resistant Maris Piper potato. Developed by The Sainsbury Laboratory, it resists late blight, PVY and PLRV, reducing fungicide use and supporting more sustainable potato production.

Ukraine Begins Construction of Largest Potato Processing Plant to Cut Imports

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 26, 2026.

Ukraine has begun building its largest potato processing plant in Cherkasy. The first phase, due by late 2026 or early 2027, will produce 25,000 tonnes of potato flour annually, replacing imports, with future expansion into French fries and exports.

Aviko Advances Factory Electrification with E-Boiler Installation in Lomm Supporting Net Zero Goals

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

Aviko has installed a fully electric e-boiler at its Lomm factory in the Netherlands. Powered by renewable electricity, it will replace part of the site's natural gas-based steam generation and cut CO₂ emissions by at least 4,800 tonnes a year.

India Notifies Two New ICAR-CPRI Potato Varieties: Kufri Abhedya and Kufri Ruby to Boost Disease-Resistant Farming

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

India has notified ICAR-CPRI’s new potato varieties Kufri Abhedya and Kufri Ruby. The varieties offer higher yield, disease resistance and market potential, with Kufri Abhedya benefiting farmers in Himachal Pradesh and other hill regions.

Flikweert Vision Delivers First Series of Upgraded QualityGraders

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

Flikweert Vision delivered six upgraded QualityGrader optical sorting machines for a modern onion sorting line. The enhanced platform features improved software, remote service, reliability and sorting performance for efficient grading.

European Potato Processing Industry Focuses on Automation and Efficiency

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

European potato processors are prioritizing automation, resource use and flexible equipment as labour shortages, energy costs, climate risks and competition increase. Wyma highlights technologies help improve yields and resilience for future growth.

APEDA Facilitates Uttarakhand’s First Frozen French Fries Export to Iraq

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

APEDA facilitated Uttarakhand's first frozen French fries export, shipping a 24-tonne consignment from Kashipur to Iraq. The milestone expands value-added potato exports and supports better market access, logistics, and future export growth in India.

Intersnack Group to Acquire Utz Brands in USD 2.9 Billion Take-Private Deal

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

Intersnack Group will acquire Utz Brands in an all-cash USD 2.9 billion take-private deal. After closing, Intersnack and the Rice and Lissette Family will each own 50% of Utz, expanding the company's position in the United States snack market. ahead.

Solynta Expands Hybrid True Potato Seed Portfolio with SOLHY023 Approval in Kenya

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

Solynta has secured approval for its hybrid true potato seed variety SOLHY023 in Kenya, expanding its HTPS portfolio with stronger late blight resistance and supporting resilient, disease-free potato production through advanced hybrid breeding.

Global Seed Potato Trade Enters a New Biosecurity Era as Countries Strengthen Phytosanitary Controls

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 19, 2026.

Global seed potato trade is entering a new biosecurity era as countries tighten phytosanitary rules, expand digital ePhyto certification, and strengthen disease testing, making certified, traceable seed essential for global market access.

World Potato Congress Marks 100-Day Countdown to Historic Kenya Event

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 19, 2026.

With 100 days to go until the 13th World Potato Congress in Kenya, organizers announced new speakers, reopened late poster abstract submissions, and highlighted key program updates, field demonstrations, partnerships, and networking opportunities.

Dutch Growers and NAO Back Crop Protection Covenant to Advance Sustainable Potato and Plant Sectors

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 15, 2026.

Dutch growers and the Dutch Potato Organisation (NAO) support the Outline Crop Protection Covenant to reduce environmental impacts, improve water quality and boost innovation while promoting legal certainty and sustainable potato production.

Lamb Weston to showcase new potato innovations at WOFEX 2026

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 15, 2026.

Lamb Weston will showcase Snap Fries, Frenzy Fries and Original Mash Cup at WOFEX 2026 in Manila, highlighting potato innovations designed to help airlines and foodservice operators improve efficiency, flexibility and menu differentiation.

McCain Foods Launches Ceres AI-Supported Grower Pilot Program to Improve Potato Field Visibility and Decision-Making

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 14, 2026.

McCain Foods launches a Ceres AI-supported grower pilot program to improve field visibility and decision-making. The AI solution helps potato growers optimize scouting, coordination, and in-season crop management.

Potato Starch Finds New Growth Beyond Food as Industrial Demand Accelerates

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 14, 2026.

Potato starch is expanding beyond food as demand grows for clean-label ingredients and sustainable materials. New applications in pharmaceuticals, paper, textiles, adhesives, and biodegradable packaging are creating global market opportunities.

Polysense Raises USD 10.7 Million to Transform Food Manufacturing with AI-Powered Quality Control

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 13, 2026.

Belgian AI technology company Polysense has raised USD 10.7 million to expand its AI-powered quality control and process optimisation solutions, helping food manufacturers reduce waste, improve yield, and automate real-time production decisions.

Longer Potato Rotations Strengthen UK Farming with Higher Productivity and Sustainable Production

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 11, 2026.

GB Potatoes reports that longer potato rotations are boosting UK production by improving soil health, controlling pests and diseases, and supporting sustainable farming. Research shows diverse rotations increase yields, food value & resilience.

Inter Agra highlights the long-term benefits of wooden pallet boxes for potato storage

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 10, 2026.

Inter Agra compares wooden and plastic potato storage boxes, highlighting the benefits of wooden pallet boxes, including natural ventilation, durability, repairability and standardized design for efficient potato storage and handling.