Mexico: National Potato Congress 2026 will bring the potato sector together in Mexico City

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 08, 2026.

The National Potato Congress 2026 will bring together the Mexican potato sector from October 14 to 16 in Mexico City to address innovation, productivity, sustainability and commercialization.

Calbee Potato Harvest Ceremony 2026 Highlights Stronger Hokkaido Potato Quality and Yield

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 07, 2026.

Calbee Potato expects Hokkaido’s 2026 processing potato crop to reach 240,000–250,000 tons, with better quality and yields than 2025. Favorable temperatures and rainfall have boosted growth, although heavy rain remains a major harvest risk now.

McCain Foods India Appoints Aditya Krishna as Managing Director

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 07, 2026.

McCain Foods India has appointed Aditya Krishna as Managing Director, effective August 1, 2026. He will lead growth, strengthen grower partnerships and continue developing French Fries potato varieties suited to Indian conditions.

FAO Food Price Index rises in August amid broad-based increases, led by sugar

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

EUROPLANT and Finpom Highlight Finland Seed Potato Advantage Amid Rising Virus Pressure in Europe

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 04, 2026.

Finpom highlights northern Finland's advantages for high-grade seed potato production as climate change raises virus risks in Europe, while expanding its EUROPLANT portfolio with LARISSA, JUVENTA, Filipa, FAVOLA and INA.

Aardappeldemodag 2026 Draws Over 4,500 Visitors as Dutch Potato Sector Faces Year of Extremes

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 03, 2026.

Aardappeldemodag 2026 brought over 4,500 visitors to Westmaas amid a challenging year for the Dutch potato sector. The event focused on market pressures, extreme growing conditions, knowledge sharing, machinery and innovation.

PepsiCo Launches Kurkure Aloo Chips and Lay's Potato Crackers in India and Bangladesh

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 02, 2026.

PepsiCo has announced new snack launches across India and Bangladesh, including Kurkure Aloo Chips, Kurkure Ribbon Pakoda, Lay's Potato Crackers and Quaker protein snacks, combining regional flavours, new textures and nutrition needs.

PotatoEurope marks 20 years with new venue, more exhibitors and a stronger focus on innovation

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 01, 2026.

PotatoEurope 2026 will bring together around 290 companies on September 9 and 10 in Springe, Germany. The trade fair will be held alongside SugarBeet Expo and will highlight innovations in machinery, digitalization, automation and artificial intelligence.

Argentina: PapaDX applies artificial intelligence to diagnose problems in potato crops

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 01, 2026.

In Argentina, the PapaDX app incorporates artificial intelligence to analyze images of potato crops, guide diagnoses of sanitary, nutritional or environmental problems, issue weather alerts and support management decisions without replacing professional assessment.

Ellips Launches CleanFlow Pre-Sorter to Remove Stones, Clods and Defects Before Grading

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 01, 2026.

Ellips introduces the CleanFlow Pre-Sorter, using True-AI to remove stones, clods and defects before potato and onion storage or grading, handling up to 120 t/h while reducing equipment wear, storage losses and manual labour.

KFC Malaysia and Mister Potato Launch Spicy, Crunchy Limited-Edition Collaboration

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 01, 2026.

KFC Malaysia and Mister Potato launch a limited-time collaboration featuring spicy crispy chicken, a crunchy Zinger burger and Cheezy Wedges-inspired chips for the Merdeka and Malaysia Day season.

European Potato Acreage Declines as Heatwaves Put Yields Under Pressure

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 01, 2026.

European potato supplies are tightening as acreage declines and heatwaves pressure yields. France is particularly affected by severe water stress, prompting CNIPT to call for purchasing and sales strategies to reflect current market conditions.

Pringles Launches Thicker Dippers Designed for Dipping

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 01, 2026.

Pringles is launching Dippers, its first thicker, sturdier and wavier crisps designed for dipping, in three flavors this September. The brand is also expanding its Mingles range with a new Sweet & Salty flavor.

Idaho Potato Harvest Preparations Underway at Hansen Farms Amid Heat and Water Concerns

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 31, 2026.

Hansen Farms in Rupert, Idaho, is preparing for its September 14 potato harvest as summer heat affects crop quality and water concerns grow. The fourth-generation farm grows seven potato varieties across about 60 fields.

Improved Potato Seeds Deliver Strong Results in Dubarwa, Eritrea

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 31, 2026.

Improved potato seeds distributed to farmers in Dubarwa, Eritrea, are delivering strong yields and showing resistance to pests and diseases. A total of 160 quintals of seed potatoes were planted across five hectares.

Europe: Industrial potato harvest could fall below 40 million tonnes.

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 31, 2026.

In Europe, the industrial potato harvest could fall below 40 million tonnes in 2026 due to reduced plantings, heat and drought, while tighter supply and rising exports are already pushing processing potato prices higher.

Scottish Researchers Develop New Bacteriocin-Based Approach to Protect Potato Crops

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 30, 2026.

Scottish researchers led by the University of Glasgow have developed a bacteriocin-based treatment to suppress potato blackleg and soft rot. Supported by IBioIC the research has led to spin-out Casdu Crop Solutions.

Haith and GRIMME to Co-Exhibit for the First Time at PotatoEurope 2026

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 27, 2026.

Haith and GRIMME will co-exhibit for the first time at PotatoEurope 2026 in Springe, Germany, presenting complementary solutions spanning potato planting, harvesting, post-harvest handling, washing, grading and packing.

Emsland Group Strengthens Agricultural Partnerships With New Office in Emlichheim

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 26, 2026.

Emsland Group Strengthens Collaboration With Agricultural Partners Through New Office Building in Emlichheim

Orion Targets Global Potato Snack Growth as Sales Approach KRW 1 Trillion

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 26, 2026.

Orion recorded KRW 874 billion (USD 672.31 million) in global potato snack sales, with overseas markets contributing 73%, as it expands production in South Korea and China and strengthens Pocachip, Oh! Gamja, Swingchip and Yegam globally.

Simplot and Tasmanian Potato Growers Remain at Odds Over French Fry Contracts

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 24, 2026.

Simplot and Tasmanian potato growers remain at odds over prices and supply terms, with growers also concerned about contract cuts and a planned 30,000-tonne reduction in potato volumes through the Ulverstone processing plant.

Harinder Farms Showcases Seed Potato Varieties at 2nd Punjab Potato Growers Kissan Mela

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 22, 2026.

Harinder Farms participated in the 2nd Punjab Potato Growers Kissan Mela in Mullanpur Dakha, Punjab, showcasing seed potato varieties and engaging with farmers on variety selection, crop care, agronomy and market requirements.

Emsland Group’s Science-Based Emissions Reduction Targets Validated by SBTi

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

Emsland Group’s SBTi-validated targets aim to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030, from a 2018 base year. The company also targets net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2045.

Emami Agrotech Enters India Packaged Snacking Market With WeMe

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

Emami Agrotech enters India’s snacking market with WeMe, launching potato chips and other snacks. The company plans to invest INR 7.5 billion (USD 78.3 million) and targets INR 10 billion (USD 104.4 million) in revenue within 5–7 years.

GB Potatoes Opens Applications for 2027 Potato Industry Development Programme

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 15, 2026.

GB Potatoes has opened applications for its 2027 Potato Industry Development Programme. The three-part programme covers potato production processing research and agricultural policy across England Scotland and London.

Laser Sorting Raises the Bar for Quality and Food Safety in Potato Products

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 14, 2026.

Optimum Sorting's laser technology detects hidden defects, foreign materials, wet centers, soft rot and solanine in potatoes, fries and chips, delivering high-precision sorting with 0.3 mm resolution and up to 3,333 scans per second.

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.

Global Potato Summit 2026 to Bring India Potato Value Chain Together in Gujarat

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 13, 2026.

Global Potato Summit 2026 will bring the potato value chain together in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on December 16–17, focusing on processing, technology, market linkages and investment opportunities in India potato industry.

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.