Potato News

Global Potato Engineering: Independent Engineering and Consultancy Services for Potato Processors

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 12, 2026.

Global Potato Engineering (GPE), led by potato industry veterans Arjan Brouwer and Gidi Dekker, launches independent engineering and consultancy services to help processors optimize production lines, improve efficiency and plan new facilities.

Anuga FoodTec India 2026 Showcases Advances in Food Processing, Packaging and Automation

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 12, 2026.

Anuga FoodTec India 2026 marked its 20th edition in Mumbai, showcasing food processing, packaging and automation technologies. The co-located exhibitions attracted over 1,100 exhibitors from 43 countries and more than 53,000 visitors.

Sormac to Showcase Potato Peeling and Cutting Equipment at INTERPOM 2026

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

Sormac will demonstrate four peeling and finishing machines at INTERPOM 2026, Booth 165, in Belgium. The equipment supports potato processors with consistent product quality, high yield and efficient production.

Senegal Reopens Potato Imports After Ten-Month Suspension as Domestic Stocks Run Low

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

Senegal has lifted its potato import suspension after domestic stocks became insufficient to meet demand. Imports resumed on November 4, 2026, under a quota system, with authorizations valid until December 20.

FPS Food Process Solutions Develops New GEM Co-Product Fryer for Hash Brown Production

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 09, 2026.

FPS Food Process Solutions has developed a new GEM Co-Product Fryer for hash browns through collaboration between its China, GEM and global teams. The design features reduced oil volume, integrated cleaning and improved frying performance.

FAO Announces 2027 International Day of Potato Theme, Highlighting Climate Resilience and Food Security

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 09, 2026.

FAO has announced 'Roots of resilience: Potatoes in a changing climate' as the theme for the 2027 International Day of Potato on 30 May, highlighting the crop’s role in climate adaptation, food security, biodiversity and rural livelihoods.

Royal HZPC Group Reports EUR 450 Million Revenue as Potato Market Pressures Weigh on Profit

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 07, 2026.

Royal HZPC Group reported EUR 450 million in revenue and EUR 3 million net profit for 2025/2026 despite weak potato prices. The company suspended its dividend while investing in potato breeding, new varieties, digital systems and IPM integration.

Shri Vibracion Introduces 35 TPH IoT-Enabled Automated French Fries Handling System

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 07, 2026.

Shri Vibracion has developed a 35 TPH IoT-enabled French fries handling system, integrating PLC, HMI, SCADA and optical sorting to boost production efficiency, reduce manual intervention and enable remote monitoring and predictive maintenance.

FAO Food Price Index edges down in October, with commodity price indices easing except for sugar and vegetable oils

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 06, 2026.

The FAO Food Price Index fell 1.2 percent in October 2026 as cereal, dairy and meat prices declined. Vegetable oil prices edged up, while sugar rose sharply. The index remained 5.9 percent higher than a year earlier.

Agrico Opens New Research Centre to Develop Disease-Resistant and Climate-Resilient Potato Varieties

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

Agrico has opened a new potato research centre in the Netherlands. The facility will support faster breeding of disease-resistant, climate-resilient potato varieties, strengthening innovation and Dutch food security.

TOMRA Food Launches AI-Powered TOMRA 4A Potato Sorter with Capacity of 100 Tonnes per Hour

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

TOMRA Food has launched the AI-powered TOMRA 4A optical potato sorter, capable of processing up to 100 tonnes per hour. Featuring three-way sorting and LUCAi technology, the machine improves sorting accuracy, reduces waste and maximises crop value.

Traditional Potato Storage in Kashmir Faces Decline, Threatening Indigenous Varieties

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

Traditional potato storage pits in Kashmir's Gurez valley are disappearing, threatening indigenous potato varieties and seed-saving knowledge. Scientists warn that climate change, migration and land pressures could accelerate genetic diversity loss.

Foodera Technologies to Showcase Five Potato Processing Brands at INTERPOM 2026

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

Foodera Technologies will showcase five potato processing brands at INTERPOM 2026 in Belgium, presenting integrated solutions for pre-cleaning, peeling, cutting, drying, forming and frying, alongside new digital and energy efficiency developments.

FPS to Showcase GEM VersaFry Co-Product Fryer at Interpom 2026

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

FPS Food Process Solutions will showcase the GEM VersaFry Co-Product Fryer at Interpom 2026 in Kortrijk, Belgium, from November 29 to December 1. The fryer supports consistent frying of hash browns, tater tots and croquettes.

Iscon Balaji Foods Showcases Hungritos Frozen Potato Products at Makro HoReCa 2026 in Thailand

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

Iscon Balaji Foods showcased its Hungritos frozen potato snacks at Makro HoReCa 2026 in Thailand. Live demonstrations highlighted Everlast CrispX fries and specialty products as the Indian processor sought distribution partnerships in Southeast Asia.

TNA robag Quantum Becomes First VFFS Packaging System to Win Good Design Award Gold

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

tna robag Quantum has become the first vertical form fill seal packaging system to win a Good Design Award Gold. The automated solution delivers up to 300 bags per minute, with a self-configuring setup designed to improve efficiency and reduce waste.