Co-op introduces seasonal British potato variety packs across stores

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

Co-op has introduced new 'best of season' potato packs across its stores, becoming the first United Kingdom convenience retailer to adopt a seasonal variety approach designed to support British potato growers and maintain year-round domestic supply.

Lamb Weston refreshes Grown in Idaho packaging and branding

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

Lamb Weston, one of the world’s largest suppliers of frozen potato products, has introduced refreshed packaging and updated branding for its Grown in Idaho retail potato products.

The 2027 Latin American Potato Congress will be held in Uruguay

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

Montevideo will host the 31st ALAP Congress 2027, in the context of the 50th anniversary of the Latin American Potato Association.

Wyma installs high-capacity potato wash line for Heartland Fresh Pak in Canada

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 20, 2026.

Canadian potato processor Heartland Fresh Pak installed a new high-capacity wash line from Wyma, enabling efficient processing of 50–60 tonnes of varietal potatoes per hour with integrated grading and water reuse systems

BluePrint Automation Acquires Jongerius Hanco to Expand Global Snack Food Packaging Solutions

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 20, 2026.

BluePrint Automation acquired Jongerius Hanco B.V. in Amersfoort on June 25, 2021, expanding its snack food packaging and bag-in-bag multipack solutions worldwide.

Madhya Pradesh Is Emerging as India’s Next Strategic Hub for French Fry Potatoes

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 20, 2026.

Madhya Pradesh is emerging as a strategic hub for India’s French fry potato industry, driven by early harvests, suitable soil conditions, rising processor-grade cultivation, and expanding cold storage and agro-processing infrastructure.

Snackex 2026: Limagrain Ingredients to Highlight Blue Masa Flour Applications in Lisbon

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 20, 2026.

On the occasion of Snackex, taking place on June 17–18 in Lisbon, Limagrain Ingredients is showcasing blue masa flour, a naturally distinctive ingredient designed to support snack manufacturers in addressing key challenges around innovation, naturalness and product performance.

Advent Invests USD 150 Million in Iscon Balaji Foods to Accelerate Global Frozen Potato Expansion

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

Advent will invest USD 150 million in Gujarat-based Iscon Balaji Foods through a USD 215 million Series A round, supporting expansion of its frozen potato products business across Asia, the Middle East, Australia and other global markets ahead.

May 30, 2026 is the International Day of Potato. This year's theme: 'Where Potatoes Grow, Livelihoods Flourish'

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

FAO announced International Day of Potato 2026 theme 'Where potatoes grow, livelihoods flourish', highlighting role of potatoes in food security and farmer livelihoods. Focus on smallholders, resilient value chains, climate and pest challenges.

NPC urges higher tariffs on Chinese frozen fries amid export surge

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

The National Potato Council (NPC) has filed formal comments with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), urging action against China’s rapidly growing frozen French fry export capacity.

HZPC CEO Highlights India Growth Journey and Future Investment Plans at India–Netherlands Agribusiness Dialogue in The Hague

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

Royal HZPC Group CEO Hans Huistra joined Narendra Modi and top Dutch CEOs in The Hague to strengthen India–Netherlands cooperation, reinforcing HZPC’s growing strategic presence in India.

United States potato industry urges USDA to reinstate PEI potato import ban over Potato Wart concerns

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 18, 2026.

The National Potato Council and 13 state potato organizations in the United States have urged the USDA to reinstate a ban on fresh potato imports from Prince Edward Island following a new Potato Wart detection.

CIP Appoints Dr. Maarten van Zonneveld to Lead Global Crop Biodiversity and Genebank Innovation

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 18, 2026.

The International Potato Center appointed biodiversity expert Dr. Maarten van Zonneveld as Head of Genebank. Based in Lima, he will lead conservation and innovation efforts to strengthen climate-resilient crop genetic resources worldwide.

Royal HZPC Group sells more potatoes, but revenue and margins drop amid global potato market pressure

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 17, 2026.

Royal HZPC Group continues growing its global seed potato volume above 1.1 million tonnes during the 2025/2026 financial year, despite global potato market pressure, lower prices, weaker demand and declining margins.

AIVA Network Launches to Advance Canadian AgTech Innovation and Farmer Adoption

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 16, 2026.

AIVA launches to help Canadian farmers adopt proven agtech through real-world testing on farms nationwide. Backed by FCC, EMILI and WHIN, the network connects farmers and innovators to validate tools that boost efficiency and productivity.

West Bengal Lifts Interstate Ban on Potato Trade, Launches Crackdown on Recruitment Scams

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 16, 2026.

West Bengal govt lifts interstate potato movement restrictions, easing trade for farmers. Move expected to improve market access, reduce local oversupply, and boost prices. Earlier curbs had limited sales outside state during peak harvests.

FPS Food Process Solutions Expands European Facility to Boost Manufacturing Capacity

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 16, 2026.

FPS Food Process Solutions is expanding its European facility to enhance manufacturing, service, and customer support. Led by Kevin Witkam and Richard Quélo, the project strengthens FPS’s presence in the global food processing sector.

Euroma to Showcase Bold Flavour Innovation and Healthier Snack Seasonings at SNACKEX 2026

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 16, 2026.

At SNACKEX 2026 in Lisbon, Euroma will showcase 'Flavour without compromise,' highlighting bold seasoning trends, salt and sugar reduction solutions, and tailored flavour innovations for the savoury snacks industry.

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.