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Flikweert Vision and Volm Companies Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement in Zeeland
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 15, 2025.
Flikweert Vision officially signed a dealership agreement with Volm Companies, marking a major milestone in its international expansion. The signing took place in Zeeland, where Volm’s Wayne DeCou and Matthew Alexander joined CEO Martijn Flikweert.Seed Potatoes in Victoria, Australia, Test Positive for Potato Mop-Top Virus (PMTV).
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 13, 2025.
Seed Potatoes in a Victorian cold storage unit have tested positive for the potato mop-top virus (PMTV).Lay’s Potato Chips get a New Look and Recipe to Celebrate 100 Years of Real Potatoes, Real Flavor and Real Joy
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 12, 2025.
Lay’s unveils its biggest redesign in nearly 100 years, celebrating its farm-to-chip heritage. With real, farm-grown potatoes, new natural recipes, and refreshed packaging, Lay’s commits to no artificial flavors or colors in the U.S. by 2025.No Restart for Dutch Potato Processor CêlaVíta — Factory to Be Dismantled and Auctioned Off
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 12, 2025.
CêlaVíta, the Dutch chilled potato processor once owned by McCain, will not restart after bankruptcy. All 171 jobs are lost as the Wezep factory is dismantled and auctioned, marking the end of a well-known name in potato processing.M S International Launches Eagle Fries: Premium Frozen French Fries Made from India’s Finest Potatoes
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 12, 2025.
M S International unveils Eagle Fries, premium frozen French fries crafted from the finest potatoes the company exports globally. Grown with care, frozen for freshness, and packed with trust, the launch marks a bold new chapter in its potato legacy.World Potato Congress Webinar - Biology and Integrated Management of Potato Common Scab - Oct 20, 2025
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 11, 2025.
World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) will host a webinar, 'Biology and Integrated Management of Potato Common Scab,' October 20, 2025. The speaker is Amanda Gevens, PhD, Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Wisconsin–Madison.Farmton Foods Signs MoU with Gujarat Government to Set Up Greenfield Frozen Potato Processing Plant in Mehsana
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 11, 2025.
Farmton Foods signs Rs. 580 Cr (USD 69.5 Million) MoU with Gujarat Govt to set up a frozen potato plant in Mehsana. The 2026 facility will boost exports, engage 5,500+ farmers via contract farming & drive sustainable, tech-led agri growth.Global Potato Summit 2025 Unveils Honorary Advisory Board to Drive Innovation and Global Collaboration
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 11, 2025.
Global Potato Summit 2025, on Dec 11–13 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, will unite global experts to boost potato innovation. With 150+ exhibitors, 7,000 visitors, and live farm demos, it’s set to shape the future of the potato industry.FAM STUMABO extends global footprint to enhance local service and customer support
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 10, 2025.
FAM STUMABO is expanding globally with new facilities in Spain, Germany, and the USA, reinforcing its commitment to customer proximity, service excellence, and a stronger direct presence across key international markets.PepsiCo Reports Third-Quarter 2025 Results; Affirms 2025 Financial Guidance and Updates Expected Foreign Exchange Impact
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 09, 2025.
PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP), a leading global food and beverage company with a portfolio that includes iconic brands such as Pepsi, Lay’s, Gatorade, Quaker, and Doritos has reported results for the third quarter 2025.Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions Opens New Headquarters in Emmeloord, Marking a Major Milestone in Innovation and Growth
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 08, 2025.
On September 25 and 26, 2025, Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters in Emmeloord, the Netherlands.Grup Șerban Holding Joins Europatat, Boosting Romania’s Leadership in the European Potato Industry
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 08, 2025.
Grup Șerban Holding, Romania’s top potato producer and supplier, joins Europatat. Farming 13,000 ha, it supplies PepsiCo and retailers, expands storage and builds a frozen potato plant. Listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (GSH).Lamb Weston Inaugurates Potato Processing Plant in Mar del Plata, Argentina to Boost Latin America Supply
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 08, 2025.
Lamb Weston opened a 40,000 m² plant in Mar del Plata, Argentina, processing 200 M lbs of potatoes yearly. It creates 250 direct and 3,000 indirect jobs, exports 80% to Latin America, and emphasizes quality, efficiency, and sustainability.75 Years of Innovation: Heat and Control to Showcase Advanced Solutions at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 07, 2025.
Heat and Control will return to Gulfood Manufacturing 2025, presenting its industry-leading solutions for manufacturers of snack food, French fry, and process-prepared applications.Australian Potato Shortage Deepens as Climate Change Crop Damage and Supply Chain Struggles Hit Supermarket Shelves
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 07, 2025.
Australia faces a potato shortage after its toughest season in a decade. Extreme weather in South Australia, the nation’s main potato region, cut yields, causing supermarket shortages. Mitolo Family Farms cites heat, cold, and drought as main factors.Goodrich Cereals Ltd Secures BRCGS Grade A Certification, Setting Global Benchmark in Potato Product Safety and Quality
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 07, 2025.
Goodrich Cereals Ltd. earns BRCGS Grade A Certification, highlighting its global commitment to food safety, quality, and excellence in processed potato products through rigorous standards, innovation, and sustainable operations.Japan Meetings Focused on United States Fresh Potato Market Access
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 07, 2025.
This week, a delegation of United States potato industry leaders joined USDA officials in Tokyo to emphasize the importance of gaining fresh market access for United States potatoes.Hungritos Showcases Innovative Frozen Finger Foods at Food and Hotel Malaysia 2025
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 07, 2025.
Hungritos showcased its innovative frozen finger foods at Food & Hotel Malaysia 2025, engaging global industry leaders and highlighting its commitment to quality, sustainability, and expanding its international market presence.Hungritos Shines at World Food India 2025: Building Bonds Through Flavour and Innovation in Frozen Snacks
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 07, 2025.
Hungritos wrapped up four dynamic days at World Food India 2025, showcasing its innovative frozen snacks, forging partnerships, and driving conversations on quality, convenience, and sustainability in the evolving frozen food industry.Lamb Weston Frenzy Fries Win Gold at the 2025 National Restaurant Pub and Bar Show Innovation Challenge
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 05, 2025.
Lamb Weston’s Frenzy Fries won Gold at the National Restaurant Pub and Bar Show Innovation Challenge for their creative, experiential concept. Judges praised the product’s innovation and market impact.The All-Women Potato Processing Factory Of Crown Flakes Led by Avanti Murarka
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 04, 2025.
The narrative of potato processing organizations in India often centers on large, male-dominated conglomerates. Yet, in West Bengal, a potato processing company is emerging rapidly, a company proving that vision, purity, and women’s leadership are the perfect ingredients for success.From Hardship to Harvest: Wisa Lakkhampa Leads the Drive for Sustainable Potato Farming in Thailand
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 04, 2025.
Thai farmer Wisa Lakkhampa is transforming agriculture through PepsiCo and GIZ’s regenerative farming program. Adopting climate-smart methods, she boosts yields, conserves water, empowers local women, and builds resilience against climate change.Large United States Potato Crop and Low Prices Expected to Reduce Canadian Import Demand
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 04, 2025.
The Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC) has reported that United States demand for Canadian table potatoes could be lower this year due to a large United States crop and extremely low prices.Commercial Food Sanitation, an Intralox Company, Opens CFS Institute North America to Advance Food Safety Training
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 03, 2025.
Commercial Food Sanitation (CFS) opened its first stand-alone training facility, CFS Institute North America, in New Orleans. The 13,700 sq. ft. center offers hands-on training, labs, and collaboration to advance food safety, hygiene, and efficiency.FAO Food Price Index down in September, led by dairy and sugar
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 03, 2025.
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 128.8 points in September 2025, down slightly from its revised August level of 129.7 points. Declines in the cereal, dairy, sugar, and vegetable oil indices outweighed an increase in the meat index.United States Seed Potato Exports Surge: New Markets Emerging in Central and South America
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 03, 2025.
Potatoes USA reports strong seed export growth. Golden Globe registered in Cuba, Soraya next. New sales in Panama, Nicaragua & Uruguay follow trials. Future trials planned in Dominican Republic & Honduras, including the variety Sound.New Zealand Plant and Food Research Introduces Crop 78 Potato Variety for Superior French Fry Quality
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 02, 2025.
French fries are part of a booming USD 18 billion sector, projected to reach USD 24 billion by decade’s end. Plant & Food Research, part of the Bioeconomy Science Institute, has been recognised for creating a new potato variety tailored to this market.Bangladesh Potato Prices Collapse, Farmers Struggle Amid Government Inaction
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 02, 2025.
Potato prices across Bangladesh have plunged below BDT 20 (USD 0.18) per kilogramme from BDT 25 (USD 0.23) a month ago, leaving farmers reeling from losses even as the government struggles to contain the market glut.Royal HZPC Group Acquires IPM Potato Group to Strengthen Global Seed Potato Leadership
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 02, 2025.
Royal HZPC Group plans to acquire Ireland-based IPM Potato Group, a leading seed potato breeder and exporter, boosting HZPC’s UK and global presence.Scott Technology Launches AccuTable in North America to Boost Palletizing Efficiency for CPG Manufacturers
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 01, 2025.
Scott Technology debuts AccuTable in North America at PACK EXPO 2025, a compact, smart palletizing solution helping CPG makers overcome labor gaps, space limits, and complex product lines, boosting efficiency up to 10% even in cold environments.