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23rd EAPR Triennial Conference to Highlight Sustainable Potato Production in Edinburgh
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 13, 2026.
The 23rd EAPR Triennial Conference will bring 300+ potato experts to Edinburgh in 2027 to explore 'Sustainable Potato Production for a Changing World.' Register, submit abstracts or explore sponsorship.TNA Solutions to Debut tna robag Quantum in North America at PACK EXPO International 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 12, 2026.
TNA Solutions will debut the tna robag® Quantum in North America at PACK EXPO International 2026. The VFFS packaging platform delivers speeds of up to 300 bags per minute while reducing waste, labor dependency and operating complexity.Potandon Produce Expands Grower Alliance with Driscoll Farms
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 12, 2026.
Potandon Produce has launched the Potandon Grower Alliance, bringing together premier grower partners to strengthen quality, innovation and supply-chain collaboration while supporting Green Giant Fresh potato and onion growth across North America.Agristo Invests €350 Million in Hauts-de-France to Expand European Potato Processing Capacity
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 11, 2026.
Agristo is investing €350 million (USD 405 million) in a new Hauts-de-France potato processing site, its second-largest facility. Located 120 km from Belgium, the project will create 300 jobs and strengthen its French market presence.India’s Potato Future Starts With Better Seed: Building a Stronger Seed Ecosystem for Farmers
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 11, 2026.
India’s potato industry needs a stronger seed ecosystem to close its productivity gap. Scientific seed multiplication, digital agronomy and market-aligned varieties can improve yields, reduce risks and build a profitable supply chain.FAO Food Price Index edges higher in July on stronger crop prices
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 11, 2026.
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 131.1 points in July 2026, up 0.7 points from its June level. Increases in the price indices for cereals, sugar and vegetable oils were partially offset by declines in those for meat and dairy products.Heat and Control founder Andy Caridis passes away at age 105, leaving a legacy of innovation
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 11, 2026.
Heat and Control founder Andy Caridis passed away on June 29, 2026, at age 105. His 76-year legacy includes innovations that shaped food processing, a commitment to research and development, and a focus on collaboration.Taste of Maine begins kettle chip production at new USD 75 million potato chip plant in Maine
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 10, 2026.
Taste of Maine has begun kettle chip production at its new USD 75 million plant in Limestone, Maine, using locally grown potatoes. The facility can produce up to 14 million pounds of chips annually and will also support co-packing operations.Severe heatwave damages potato crops in Gangwon Province, South Korea
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 10, 2026.
Extreme heat in Gangwon Province, South Korea, is damaging potatoes and other crops. Farmers report potatoes rotting in the soil, raising concerns over crop losses and higher agricultural prices ahead of Chuseok.Surrey’s Ugly Potato Day Breaks Guinness World Record With 246,528 Kg of Produce Donated
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 10, 2026.
Surrey’s Ugly Potato Day set a Guinness World Record by donating 246,528 kg of fruits and vegetables in 24 hours. The event attracted 30,000 people and brought together 25 farms to reduce food waste and support local communities.Idahoan and Idaho Potato Commission Launch Mashed Potato Recipe Contest for National Potato Day
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 08, 2026.
Idahoan and the Idaho Potato Commission launch a National Potato Day recipe contest. Fans can make Idahoan mashed potatoes the main dish for a chance to win a Big Idaho Potato Hotel stay, USD 500 and potato swag.Noirmoutier Bonnotte Potato Harvest Threatened by Heavy Rain and Climate Change
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 08, 2026.
Noirmoutier’s famous Bonnotte early potato faces a challenging season after heavy winter rains disrupted planting. Climate change also threatens production, but its distinctive nutty flavor continues to attract consumers.Mousline Seeks Recovery After Difficult Year Marked by Falling Sales and Loss of a Major Client
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 07, 2026.
Mousline faced a difficult 2025 with lower sales, crop problems, and lost contracts. The French brand is investing €14 million (USD 16.2 million), expanding exports, innovating products, and launching plant-based spreads to drive recovery.Quintera proves its value as an early processing potato for irrigated sandy soils
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 07, 2026.
Quintera has demonstrated high yields, stable processing quality and resilience under warm, dry conditions after four years of commercial cultivation, making it a strong processing potato variety for irrigated light sandy soils.Jensma Agro Cuts Labour Costs with Tolsma-Grisnich Optica Q Seed Potato Sorters
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 07, 2026.
Jensma Agro installed two Optica Q optical sorters to grade 30 t/h of seed potatoes with less labour. The system cuts manual inspection, improves efficiency, increases capacity and supports future growth, with minor software improvements planned.NAO Director Janine Luten: Innovation is key to safeguarding Dutch potato leadership
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 06, 2026.
Janine Luten, Director of the Dutch Potato Organisation (NAO), says innovation, knowledge sharing and collaboration are essential to keeping the Netherlands a global leader in potatoes while tackling labour, sustainability and regulatory challenges.FAM STUMABO to Showcase New Potato Processing Innovations at Interpom 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 06, 2026.
FAM STUMABO will showcase its latest potato processing innovations at Interpom 2026 in Kortrijk, Belgium, from 29 November to 1 December. Highlights include the new SureTec 240P, STUMABO hydrocutting heads and the Dorphy dicer.HyFun Foods and Maersk inaugurate one of India's largest cold storage facilities
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 05, 2026.
HyFun Foods and Maersk have inaugurated one of India's largest cold storage facilities in Mehsana, Gujarat. The 260,000 sq. ft. facility with capacity for 14,700 pallet positions strengthens HyFun Foods' cold chain and frozen potato logistics.Shri Vibracion Technologies Officially Inaugurated Its Experience Center on Its Foundation Day
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 05, 2026.
Shri Vibracion Technologies marked its 9th Foundation Day by opening its Experience Center, offering live machine demos, product trials and expert guidance to help customers choose the right material handling solutions.Accelerating Global Warming Could Reshape the Future of Global Potato Production
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 04, 2026.
Global warming is accelerating, threatening potato production through heat, drought, pests, and storage challenges. Climate-smart farming, resilient varieties, and improved irrigation are essential to protect future yields and quality.Pacific Northwest Potato Growers Face Rising Competition from China as Exports Decline
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 04, 2026.
Washington potato exports have dropped about 10% as China expands production and exports across Pacific Rim markets. Industry leaders say China's lower costs and investment in potato research are increasing pressure on U.S. growers.United States lawmakers introduce bill to reform agricultural labor system
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 03, 2026.
United States lawmakers have introduced the 'Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026,' a bill backed by the National Potato Council to modernize the H-2A program, address labor shortages and improve workforce stability for agriculture.27th China Potato Congress Advances Global Potato Industry, Sensitar Highlights Processing Innovation
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 03, 2026.
The 27th China Potato Congress in Hebei unites global potato leaders. Sensitar showcases intelligent processing solutions, boosting efficiency, sustainability and high-value growth across the potato industry.Potato blight advisory issued for parts of Ireland
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 02, 2026.
Met Éireann has issued a potato blight advisory for parts of Ireland, warning that humid weather could favour the spread of Phytophthora infestans. The advisory also highlights limited spraying opportunities and varying soil moisture deficitsCan Cows Help Grow Better Potatoes? Canadian Researchers Test Grazing to Improve Soil Health
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 02, 2026.
Researchers in Prince Edward Island are testing cattle grazing before potato planting to improve soil health, reduce costs and support sustainable farming. Early results show no yield loss or higher emissions as researchers study long-term benefits.Siddhivinayak Agri Processing Launches Starch Recovery Unit to Improve Potato Processing Efficiency
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 02, 2026.
Siddhivinayak Agri Processing (SV AGRI) has launched its Starch Recovery Unit (SRU) for potato processors. The system recovers valuable potato starch removes up to 95% TSS reduces ETP load and lowers fresh water consumption by 30% to 40%.Potato Sustainability Alliance Releases 2025 North American Potato Sustainability Assessment Report
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 02, 2026.
The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) has released its 2025 On-Farm Assessment Report, highlighting continued participation and measurable sustainability performance across potato production in the United States and Canada.China Suspends Seed Potato Import from Zebra Chip Disease Affected Countries
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 02, 2026.
China has introduced new phytosanitary measures to prevent the entry of Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (CLso), suspending seed potato import approvals from affected countries and tightening import requirements for planting materials.Unilever Expects No Major Job Losses in Netherlands After Food Division Sale to McCormick
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 01, 2026.
Unilever expects no major job losses in the Netherlands after selling its food division to McCormick. The new company will retain a strong Dutch presence, including Rotterdam headquarters and Wageningen research center, supporting around 1,000 jobs.Vietnam Approves Export of Nearly 28,000 Potato Seeds to India for Research
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 01, 2026.
Lam Dong, Viet Nam, approved the export of 27,952 potato seeds from 23 breeding lines to India for research. The shipment by the Potato, Vegetable and Flower Research Center supports breeding, variety testing, and potato innovation.