Potato News
Produce Investments Acquires Biofresh Safestore to Strengthen Global Leadership in Sustainable Potato Storage
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 27, 2025.
Produce Investments (PI) acquires Biofresh Safestore, a leader in fixed crop management. Combined with Restrain’s natural sprout suppression, the move expands PI’s tech portfolio, offering flexible, innovative storage solutions across Europe and beyond.Key Technology to Showcase Innovative Potato Processing Solutions at Potato Expo China 2025
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 23, 2025.
Join Key Technology at Potato Expo China (Oct 27–29) at booth B002-10/11! Discover how ADR boosts fry yield, COMPASS sorter eases operations, and Zephyr conveyor handles potatoes gently with minimal damage.Potatoes SA Supports Child Nutrition in South African Schools
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 23, 2025.
Potatoes SA and the Department of Basic Education partner to enhance school nutrition through the National School Nutrition Programme, showing that adding potatoes boosts learners’ energy, focus, and satiety while helping fight childhood malnutrition sustainably.Sieglinde Potatoes Make a Comeback in Austria: Rediscover the Classic Organic Variety at SPAR
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 22, 2025.
The classic Austrian potato variety 'Sieglinde' makes a comeback thanks to Priska and Erich Stekovics, who revived this nearly 100-year-old favorite. Now available again under SPAR as organic waxy potatoes for €1.99 (USD 2.15) at SPAR, EUROSPAR, and INTERSPAR.SINOBAKE Delivers Stackable Potato Chip Production Line to Leading Chinese Manufacturer
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 20, 2025.
SINOBAKE delivered a stackable potato chip production line to a top Chinese food firm, boosting quality, efficiency, and safety. Built with 304/316 stainless steel, it improved chip consistency and won strong customer and consumer praise.Successful RUCIP 2025 Webinar Marks Launch of New Rules Simplifying Potato Trade Across Europe
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 18, 2025.
The European RUCIP Committee held a webinar on October 17, 2025 to mark the launch of the RUCIP 2025 Rules, highlighting updates for simpler, faster, and fairer resolution of potato trade disputes across Europe.Speedy Nemo Spud Sends UK Shoppers Diving for Dinner This Season
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 18, 2025.
The 'Ultimate Roast Potato' named after a much-loved film character is back on shelves after high demand. Branston says deliveries of its Nemo potato will rise 87 % this season versus 2024, bringing faster-cooking, great-tasting roasts to more homes!From Judo Champion to Potato Pioneer: Harvinder Singh's Revolutionary Farming Journey in Haryana
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 15, 2025.
Former judoka Harvinder Singh from Kurukshetra turned innovator, revolutionising seed potato farming through his firm Noor Agro Farm. His disease-free, high-yield seeds are in demand nationwide, empowering farmers and creating local employment.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.North Dakota State University (NDSU) Unveils ND1241-1Y: New Yellow Potato Variety with Rich Flavor and Perfect for Chips
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 15, 2025.
NDSU’s new yellow potato variety, ND1241-1Y, bred by Susie Thompson in the Red River Valley, offers uniform, round tubers with rich color and flavor. It chips well from field or storage and suits the region’s short season. Commercial release may come soon.Polish Potato Growers Reap Record Yields but Face Low Prices and Quality Concerns
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 14, 2025.
Poland records its strongest potato harvest in years, surpassing 7.5 million tons. Favorable weather lifted yields, but growers face lower prices, quality challenges, and pressure for sustainable packaging solutionsFish and Chip Fridays Live On: 6 in 10 Brits Keep the Chippy Tea Tradition Alive with Young’s
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 14, 2025.
A new survey by Young’s reveals 62% of Brits enjoy fish and chips on Fridays. Rising costs drive home-cooked versions, though 22% stick to takeaways. Ranked 2nd in UK food traditions, fish and chips remain a beloved Friday treat.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.PepsiCo acquires Australian seed potato business Dowling AgriTech
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 07, 2025.
PepsiCo has acquired Australian seed potato business Dowling AgriTech (DAT) to strengthen seed supply, drive innovation, and support grower partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region.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.Lamb Weston Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results; Reaffirms Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 07, 2025.
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) has announced its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 and reaffirmed its full year financial targets for fiscal 2026.