Potato News
Record-Breaking El Niño Surges as Global Heat and Extreme Weather Risks Rise
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 21, 2026.
El Niño has reached a record 3.05°C, surpassing the 2015 high. Scientists warn the powerful event could worsen heatwaves, droughts, floods, wildfires and food insecurity as global temperatures continue to rise.Croptimal Launches Tractor-Mounted Croptiscan 3000 for AI-Based Seed Potato Disease Detection
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 21, 2026.
Croptimal has launched the tractor-mounted Croptiscan 3000, using camera and recognition technology to detect PVY and leaf roll early in seed potato crops, providing smaller growers with an alternative to fully self-driving machines.Europe Faces One of Its Smallest Potato Harvests as Production Losses Could Exceed EUR 800 Million
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 20, 2026.
Industry forecasts indicate extreme heat and drought could cut potato production by more than 3.5 million tonnes across Great Britain and NEPG countries in 2026, with losses valued at up to EUR 818 million (USD 937.4 million).Tasmanian Potato Growers Sign Simplot Contracts With Average 2.5 Percent Price Cut
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 20, 2026.
Most Tasmanian potato growers supplying Simplot have signed new contracts after TasFarmers reported an average 2.5 percent price cut, raising concerns over rising production costs and the long-term sustainability of the sector.Saratoga Potato Chips Recalls J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Chips Due to Undeclared Soy Allergen
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 18, 2026.
Saratoga Potato Chips recalls J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Maryland over undeclared soy. Consumers with allergies should avoid affected packages and return them for a refund.ELEA Showcases PiCon Process Monitoring Technology for Potato PEF Processing at Advantage Day 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 18, 2026.
ELEA demonstrated PiCon Sense and PiCon Vision on a potato PEF treatment line at PEF Advantage Day 2026, highlighting process monitoring, product quality and production performance while advancing research and industrial PEF applications.FAM STUMABO to Showcase Industrial Cutting Solutions at PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 16, 2026.
FAM STUMABO will showcase the Yuran Hytec 300 EC, SureTec 240 and Centris 400C at PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago, highlighting industrial cutting solutions for potato and food processors focused on efficiency, consistency and yield.Noida Airport to Support Potato Exports from Uttar Pradesh
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 16, 2026.
Uttar Pradesh plans a dedicated potato export facility at Noida International Airport in Jewar, along with a 50-acre Agri Export Hub featuring processing, packaging and gamma-radiation treatment facilities.Royal HZPC Group: Potato Breeding Is the First Step Towards More Resilient and Sustainable Production
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 16, 2026.
Royal HZPC Group highlights how potato breeding can reduce disease pressure and crop protection needs, while Integrated Crop Management and climate adaptation help build more resilient and sustainable production systems.INTERPOM 2026 Sells Out With 330 Exhibitors From 15 Countries as Potato Industry Focuses on Resilience
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 15, 2026.
INTERPOM 2026 will bring 330 exhibitors from 15 countries to Kortrijk, Belgium, from November 29 to December 1. The sold-out trade fair will focus on resilience, innovation and sustainability across the potato supply chain.Urschel to Showcase High-Capacity Cutting Solutions at Alimentaria FoodTech 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 15, 2026.
Urschel will showcase three high-capacity cutting solutions at Alimentaria FoodTech 2026 in Barcelona, including the new Little Gem Aspire™ Dicer, M VersaPro® Dicer and Comitrol® Disc Mill 380 for produce and nut processing.Survey Finds Americans Increasingly Turn to Food Delivery and Grocery Convenience Services
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 14, 2026.
A FinanceBuzz and Bank of America survey finds 63 percent of Americans use food delivery monthly, while high fees influence ordering decisions, with 68 percent abandoning a delivery order after seeing the final cost.1st International Symposium of Potato to Bring European Potato Sector Together in Madrid
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 14, 2026.
The 1st International Symposium of Potato will bring together more than 400 professionals in Madrid on October 5, 2026, to discuss potato production, trade, plant health and opportunities across the European potato value chain.Global Potato Summit 2026 to Bring Global Potato Industry to Gandhinagar
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 13, 2026.
Global Potato Summit 2026, 16–17 Dec in Gandhinagar, brings the global potato industry together for exhibition, conference, networking, awards and farm/factory visits, creating opportunities for business, technology, partnerships and new markets.Lamb Weston Puts Crunch at the Centre With Really Crunchy Fries for UK Foodservice
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 13, 2026.
Lamb Weston is promoting Really Crunchy Fries for UK foodservice, featuring a distinctive rough texture, 9% visible coating and long-lasting crunch, while supporting the range through chef collaborations, industry events and foodservice sampling.Urschel to Showcase Little Gem Aspire Dicer at Tecno Fidta 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 12, 2026.
Urschel will showcase its Little Gem Aspire™ Dicer at Tecno Fidta 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from September 15-18. The compact dicer is designed for continuous produce cutting and streamlined food processing operations.PotatoEurope 2026 and SugarBeet Expo Open with Focus on Climate-Resilient Root Crop Production
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 11, 2026.
PotatoEurope 2026 and SugarBeet Expo opened in Germany, showcasing innovations for climate-resilient root-crop production. DLG President Paetow highlighted drought, pests, global markets and the need for competitive, sustainable farming systems.Clarebout Potatoes Proposes Moeskroen 1 Closure as Capacity Exceeds Frozen Potato Demand
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 10, 2026.
Clarebout Potatoes is proposing to close its Moeskroen 1 plant in Belgium as frozen potato production capacity exceeds expected demand. The potential closure could affect 392 employees, while investment will continue at other facilities.PepsiCo India Inaugurates USD 81.5 Million Potato Chips Plant in Assam
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 10, 2026.
PepsiCo India inaugurated a USD 81.5 million potato chips plant in Assam that will source potatoes locally, support thousands of farmers and increase annual potato requirements from 30,000 MT to 70,000 MT by 2030.PepsiCo Global Agro University 2026 Brings Potato Growers and Experts From Over 35 Countries to Germany
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 10, 2026.
PepsiCo's 2026 Global Agro University brought potato growers and agricultural experts to Germany to share practical knowledge and technologies for improving potato yield, quality, storage, precision farming and production efficiency worldwide.Heat and Control to Debut Spray Dynamics Symphony IKS at Anuga FoodTec India 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 10, 2026.
Heat and Control will debut its Spray Dynamics Symphony IKS at Anuga FoodTec India 2026, introducing a new in-kitchen seasoning system designed for consistent application, reduced seasoning dust and easier cleaning.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.Swiss Potato Harvest Falls to Record Low of 333,000 Tonnes Amid Heat and Drought
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 07, 2026.
Switzerland is facing a record-low potato harvest after the hot summer reduced production to 20 percent below the six-year average. Domestic potatoes now cover only 70 to 75 percent of demand, increasing the need for imports.Keogh's Crisps Secures Largest Overseas Distribution Deal With Publix in the United States
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 07, 2026.
Keogh's Crisps has secured its largest overseas distribution deal, bringing five crisp flavours to 1,400 Publix stores in the United States, now its largest export market.Hungritos Strengthens Global Presence at Fine Food Australia 2026, Melbourne
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 07, 2026.
Hungritos showcased French Fries, Aloo Popcorn, Potato Mojjos, Criss-Cross Waffle Fries and other frozen snacks at Fine Food Australia 2026 in Melbourne, strengthening partnerships and its presence in Australia's foodservice and retail markets.WPC 2026 Farmers Field Day Takes Shape Ahead of Global Potato Congress in Kenya
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 07, 2026.
WPC 2026 preparations are accelerating in Kenya, with the Farmers Field Day at FreshCrop taking shape alongside new speakers, partners and international registrations ahead of the global potato Congress in Naivasha.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.