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Shri Vibracion Technologies Showcases Smart, Hygienic Handling Solutions at Global Potato Summit 2025

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 18, 2025.

Shri Vibracion Technologies wrapped up a successful Global Potato Summit 2025, showcasing smart handling solutions that ensure clean, steady product flow. Strong industry interest highlighted growing demand for efficient, hygienic processing systems.

CêlaVíta Potato Processing Equipment now on Auction by Troostwijk

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 17, 2025.

Troostwijk Auctions launches six online auctions (18 Dec–15 Jan) to sell the full industrial assets of bankrupt Dutch potato processor CêlaVíta, offering high-quality potato processing, packaging and labelling machinery from leading brands.

Restrain appoints Van Iperen as distributor of Accumulator in the Netherlands

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 16, 2025.

Restrain®, a specialist in residue-free technology for potato production and storage, has appointed Van Iperen BV as the distributor of Restrain Accumulator in the Netherlands.

Lamb Weston’s First Retail Move into Southeast Asia Begins in Singapore

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 16, 2025.

Lamb Weston entered Southeast Asia retail via Singapore, using it as a trend-setting test market. The company launched four oven- and air-fryer–ready fry SKUs, tailored to Asian habits, before planned expansion to Malaysia and beyond.

Table potato variety Country gains traction in the German fresh market

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 15, 2025.

Table potato variety Country is attracting growing interest in the German market. The need for a stress-resistant, high-yielding variety with good skin quality prompted Böhmer to start trials with Country in 2023.

SINOBAKE Introduces Advanced Stackable Potato Chip Production Line with High Efficiency and Hygiene Standards

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 13, 2025.

SINOBAKE launches an advanced stackable potato chip line featuring hygienic, dust-free processing, high raw material utilization, energy-efficient technology, and end-to-end support for producing uniform, crispy chips at scale.

International Potato Center and HyFarm form strategic partnership to advance processing-grade potato sector in India

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 11, 2025.

The International Potato Center (CIP) and HyFarm, the agri-business unit of HyFun Foods, have announced a strategic partnership to advance India’s processing-grade potato sector through scientific collaboration, technology exchange, and farmer-focused innovation.

Gulfood 2026 positions Dubai as global hub for next-generation food and beverage trade

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 11, 2025.

The global food and beverage industry is entering a defining era, driven by health, technology, sustainability, transparent sourcing and AI-powered performance, as the global food and beverages market is projected to reach USD 11.37 trillion by 2030.

Global Potato Summit 2025 Opens in Greater Noida: Global Experts, Cutting-Edge Research and India’s Leadership Take Center Stage

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 11, 2025.

Global Potato Summit 2025 opened at IEML, Greater Noida, uniting global experts, policymakers and industry leaders. The event highlighted India’s growing leadership in potato innovation, sustainability, processing, exports and value-chain growth.

NAPSO and Spud Smart Announce Expert Webinar on Diagnosing and Managing Mid-Storage Potato Problems

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 09, 2025.

NAPSO and Spud Smart will host a webinar, 'Mid-Storage Health Check,' on Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. PST. Experts Dr. Sastry Jayanty and Dr. Amanda Gevens will cover CO₂, humidity, airflow, and early detection of storage diseases. Register now.

Global modified starch market forecast to reach USD 17.30 billion by 2030

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 09, 2025.

According to MarketsandMarkets™, the modified starch market is estimated at USD 14.92 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 17.30 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.0 percent.

Mars received final regulatory approval to acquire Kellanova, creating a USD 36 billion global snacking leader

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 09, 2025.

Mars, global leader in pet care, snacking and food and Kellanova (NYSE: K), a leader in global snacking, international cereal and noodles and North America frozen foods, recently announced that Mars has received unconditional approval from the European Commission for its pending acquisition of Kellanova.

M S International Powers India’s Farm-to-World Potato Leadership at the Global Potato Summit 2025

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 08, 2025.

M S International joins the Global Potato Summit 2025 as a Bronze Sponsor, highlighting export strength, infrastructure, and its farm-to-world model. MSI leaders will join panels and partnerships to strengthen India’s global potato role.

Members of Parliament discover Dutch arable farming during foodtruck event in The Hague

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 08, 2025.

Dutch arable farming plays an important role in national food security. Members of Parliament were able to experience this firsthand on Wednesday 3 December.

FAO Food Price Index declines for the third consecutive month in November, with all indices but cereals down

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 08, 2025.

The FAO Food Price Index averaged 125.1 points in November 2025, down 1.2 percent from October and marking a third consecutive monthly decline. Lower prices for dairy products, meat, sugar and vegetable oils outweighed an increase in the cereal index.

Marks and Spencer launches exclusive Celebration potatoes grown at Home Farm Nacton

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 08, 2025.

M&S has partnered with Suffolk-based Home Farm Nacton, based on the historic Orwell Park Estate, to bring customers across the UK new variety celebration potatoes for the festive season.

Shri Vibracion Technologies to Showcase Next-Generation Potato Processing Solutions at Global Potato Summit 2025

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 07, 2025.

Shri Vibracion Technologies will showcase advanced vibratory and conveyor handling systems at Global Potato Summit 2025, highlighting solutions that boost flow, hygiene, and efficiency for India’s rapidly growing potato processing sector.

McCain and Cargill strengthen partnership to drive sustainable frozen food growth in India

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 06, 2025.

McCain Foods and Cargill are deepening their long-standing collaboration to drive innovation and sustainability in Indias frozen food category.

World Potato Congress Inc. Announces Webinar on Crop Rotation Strategies for Wireworm Control

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 05, 2025.

The World Potato Congress will host a webinar on Dec 10, 2025, where Dr. Christine Noronha shares research showing how crop rotation reduces wireworm damage in potatoes, highlighting her innovative pest management advances and key field results.

Simplot Expands Potato Production in Mendoza, Boosting Local Farming and Uco Valley Cluster

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 05, 2025.

Simplot plans to expand potato production in Mendoza, meeting officials to address energy shortages affecting farms. While exploring costly potato transport from Buenos Aires, the company aims to boost output, develop 1,800 ha in Pareditas, and grow a local potato cluster.

Dundee to Host SACAPP 2026 Conference Showcasing Innovation and the Future of Potato Farming

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 04, 2025.

SACAPP’s 2026 conference returns to Dundee on February 5, bringing UK growers together to explore innovation, data-driven production, water resilience and new uses for potato waste, with speakers from Japan, Orkney and Scotland’s plant health leadership.

Iscon Balaji Foods’ Hungritos Joins Global Potato Summit 2025 as Platinum Sponsor, Showcasing India’s Potato Innovation

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 04, 2025.

Iscon Balaji Foods (Hungritos) joins the Global Potato Summit 2025 as Platinum Sponsor. Visit Stall D9–D11 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, and explore premium fries, snacks, and potato innovations shaping India’s potato industry growth.

Lamb Weston Processes Potatoes using AI, Boosting Quality, Sustainability, and Efficiency

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 02, 2025.

Lamb Weston, HAI, Radboud University and ISPT are advancing potato processing with AI and hyperspectral imaging to boost quality, reduce waste and improve efficiency. Lamb Weston experts say the technology enables consistent supply and faster, deeper quality predictions.

Global Potato Summit 2025 to Chart India’s Path to Global Leadership in the Potato Sector

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 02, 2025.

The organiser of the Global Potato Summit (GPS) 2025, the Media Today Group just provided more details on the international conference and exhibition scheduled for 11–12 December 2025 at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida followed by live Farm Demonstrations near Hapur.

Ukraine Imports Over Five Times More Potatoes in 10 Months Amid Falling Exports

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 02, 2025.

Ukraine imported 123,140 t of potatoes in Jan–Oct 2025, up 5.1 times, worth USD 66M, mainly from Poland, Egypt and the Netherlands. Exports fell 13.4% to 2,140 t, though earnings rose slightly. In October, imports dropped sharply while exports grew.

Flo-Mech Opens State-of-the-Art Demonstration Facility Showcasing Advanced Food Processing Technologies

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 02, 2025.

Flo-Mech Ltd has opened a new demonstration facility showcasing advanced processing equipment, including the G450, Hoegger PS2000 and MPE Chain-Vey. More systems will be added soon. Customers can book trials on-site or at their own facility.

Bauer to Showcase Rainmaster A4 Irrigator and New Slurry Tanker Features at LAMMA 2026

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Dec 01, 2025.

Bauer’s LAMMA highlights include the new Rainmaster A4 irrigator with PE hose and SmartRain connectivity, plus upgraded slurry tankers with contactless steering, new field-mapping controls, and a range of pumps and separators.

Beirut Erbil Company Shines at AGRO PACK Erbil with Strong International Participation

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 30, 2025.

Beirut–Erbil Company successfully joined AGRO PACK Erbil, meeting industry leaders to explore partnerships that strengthen Iraq’s food supply chain. The team also welcomed the Dutch Ambassador, highlighting growing international interest in the Iraqi market.

Contract to build International Potato Centre in Agra for National Horticulture Board awarded

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 30, 2025.

In a major addition to its agri-infrastructure portfolio, NBCC India Ltd has received a project valued at INR 42.37 crore (USD 5.08 million) from the National Horticulture Board for the development of the proposed International Potato Centre in Agra.

Pocatello Hosts 2026 Idaho Potato Conference Featuring Soil-Disease Panels and Industry Innovations

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 29, 2025.

The 58th Idaho Potato Conference will be held Jan. 21–22 in Pocatello, featuring panels, research updates, a trade show and sessions on soil-borne diseases, agronomy, storage and water issues. Registration is USD 40 before Jan. 14.
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