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Potatoes USA opens nominations for 2027 board member positions
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 13, 2026.
Potatoes USA has opened nominations for new board members for the 2027 term. The board is seeking nominees to fill 55 open seats, with all terms beginning in March 2027. The Potatoes USA board is currently seeking qualified nominees to succeed outgoing members in several states.Switzerland: trials with genetically modified varieties are authorized
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 13, 2026.
To combat the decline in the number of growers and in domestic production, the government is authorizing trials with GMO varieties, a disruptive move by European standards.Pringles introduces Hawaiian Barbecue and BBQ Ribs flavors for summer 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 12, 2026.
Pringles continues expanding its potato chip lineup with a wide range of savory, spicy, salty and seasonal flavors designed to appeal to snack fans across different tastes and occasions worldwide.Calbee temporarily changes potato chip packaging due to supply chain disruptions linked to Iran tensions
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 12, 2026.
Japanese snack manufacturer Calbee will temporarily switch selected potato chip packaging to grayscale due to supply chain disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East.Key Technology and PPM Technologies Open New Customer Experience Center in Melbourne
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 11, 2026.
Key Technology and PPM Technologies opened a new Customer Experience Center in Melbourne, featuring live demos, applications testing, training, and localized support for food processors across Australia and New Zealand.World Potato Congress and FAO to Host Global Webinar about International Day of the Potato 2026 planning
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 09, 2026.
World Potato Congress Inc. will host a webinar on May 15, 2026, on planning for the International Day of the Potato, featuring FAO’s Makiko Taguchi and potato expert Dr André Devaux.United States potato shipments increase as industry transitions to new-crop supplies
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 08, 2026.
Chip potato movement remains slow and steady as the industry transitions from storage potatoes to new-crop potatoes.National Potato Council discusses production costs, oversupply and export growth for US potatoes
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 08, 2026.
United States potato growers are facing continued pressure from rising production costs, labor expenses and oversupply in several sectors of the potato industry, according to the National Potato Council.Scottish Seed Potato Grower Doubles Productivity with Advanced Optical Sorting and Grading Line
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 08, 2026.
Scottish seed potato grower WW Martin & Son doubled labour productivity after installing a fully integrated grading line from Tong Engineering, featuring Flikweert Vision optical sorting for faster throughput, precise grading and defect removal.PotatoEurope 2026 to showcase potato technology, machinery and field innovations in Germany
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 08, 2026.
PotatoEurope 2026 will return to Germany on September 9-10, 2026, at the Rittergut Gestorf estate near Hanover, showcasing the latest technology and innovations in potato cultivation and processing.Utz Brands reports strong First Quarter 2026 results as branded salty snacks sales climb 5.2%
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 07, 2026.
Utz Brands reported Q1 2026 net sales growth of 2.6% to USD 361.3 million, while branded salty snacks sales rose 5.2%. The company improved margins and cash flow performance and reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance.TNA Solutions to launch tna robag Quantum packaging system at interpack 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 07, 2026.
TNA Solutions to launch tna robag® Quantum packaging system at interpack 2026, engineered to help food manufacturers increase throughput, simplify operations and respond faster to changing market demands.Czech Potato Specialist Medipo Agras Joins Europatat Strengthening the European Potato Sector
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 07, 2026.
Europatat welcomes MEDIPO AGRAS H.B. spol. s r.o., a Czech potato specialist with 30+ years of expertise in seed, ware and processing potatoes, offering over 100 potato varieties across Europe.Covered Bridge Potato Chips faces legal action by neighborhood
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 07, 2026.
Residents in Woodstock, New Brunswick, are seeking legal action over noise, odour and traffic concerns related to the Covered Bridge Potato Chips production facility.Scientists Develop Peptide Breakthrough to Stop Potato Late Blight and Protect Global Crops
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 06, 2026.
KTH researchers developed peptide CS5 targeting Phytophthora infestans, cause of potato late blight. It blocks a key enzyme, stopping infection without harming crops and offering a sustainable alternative to chemical sprays as climate change spreads.Urschel to showcase cutting and processing solutions at National Restaurant Association Show 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 05, 2026.
Urschel will return to the National Restaurant Association Show from May 16-19, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, where the company will showcase a range of Urschel and KRONEN cutting and food processing solutions at Booth 2448.Utz Quality Foods, LLC Recalls Zapp’s and Dirty Potato Chips Over Potential Salmonella Risk
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 05, 2026.
Utz Quality Foods, LLC is recalling limited Zapp’s and Dirty chips after a seasoning ingredient may contain Salmonella. No illnesses reported. Consumers should not eat affected products and can request refunds.Costa Rica: research partnership with Chinese institutions
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 05, 2026.
The visit by a delegation from Qinghai University and Yunnan Agricultural University is focused on academic exchange, technological advancement, and the development of joint projects.World: the EU-Mercosur agreement enters into force
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 05, 2026.
After decades of negotiations, the agreement between the two blocs finally entered into force on May 1, creating a market worth more than USD 22 trillion.Aneolia to launch Elyos gas and leak detector at Interpack 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 05, 2026.
Anéolia, a French manufacturer of gas analysis and package leak detection instruments for the food packaging industry, will introduce its newly released Elyos instrument at interpack 2026, taking place from May 7-13 in Düsseldorf, Germany.The Little Potato Company Expands Foodservice Focus with Dedicated Solutions Division
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 05, 2026.
The Little Potato Company launches a dedicated Foodservice Solutions division, offering versatile Little Potatoes, sous-vide options, and bulk packs to help operators boost efficiency, cut prep time, and ensure consistent quality across menus.Can You Make a Healthier Potato Chip Without Losing the Crunch? TNA Solutions Says Yes
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 04, 2026.
TNA Solutions to unveil Patent-Pending Vacuum De-Oiler at Interpack 2026, Cutting Potato Chip Fat Content to the Low 20% RangeWyma Solutions to launch Micron Filter XL at Hort Connections 2026 in Australia
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 04, 2026.
Wyma Solutions, a global leader in post‑harvest processing and water treatment solutions for fresh produce, has announced the launch of the Micron Filter XL at Hort Connections 2026, taking place from 1–4 June at the Adelaide Convention Centre.Grimmway Produce Group Launches Unified Corporate Website to Showcase Brands and Growth Strategy
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 02, 2026.
Grimmway Produce Group launches a unified corporate website, bringing its brands under one platform. The site highlights products, careers, and impact, marking a new phase of growth, integration, and engagement.Weak demand and falling exports put Dutch seed potato market under pressure, say HZPC and Agrico
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 02, 2026.
In the Netherlands, the weak table potato market, fewer contracts and disappointing exports are putting pressure on the seed potato market. HZPC and Agrico describe the current situation as a market correction following exceptionally strong years.Michigan State University develops five new potato varieties for United States chip industry
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 02, 2026.
Researchers at Michigan State University have developed five new potato varieties designed to strengthen the United States potato chip supply through improved disease resistance, storage performance and processing reliability.Hungritos showcased frozen food portfolio at FHA Food & Hospitality Asia 2026 in Singapore
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 01, 2026.
Hungritos showcased its frozen food portfolio at FHA Food & Hospitality Asia 2026 in Singapore, engaging with food service and distribution professionals while highlighting products such as Waffle Fries and Potacos to international visitors.El Niño 2026 Impact on Agriculture: How Climate Shifts Threaten Global Potato Supply and Food Security
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 30, 2026.
Rising El Niño risk threatens potato supply by disrupting temperature and rainfall. Heat, drought, and excess moisture cut yields and quality, strain supply chains, and raise prices, underscoring the need for climate resilient farming systems.Rosenqvists Food Technologies sponsors Snack Science Hub at SNACKEX 2026 in Lisbon
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 30, 2026.
Rosenqvists Food Technologies will again sponsor the Snack Science Hub, the seminar programme organised by the European Snacks Association and hosted during SNACKEX 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal, on June 17-18.Argentina: McCain drives regenerative agriculture practices
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 29, 2026.
The goal is to accelerate the transition of the entire value chain toward more sustainable agricultural production models.