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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.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.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 EmlichheimOrion 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.Uruguay: ALAP 2027 reunirá a referentes de la papa para debatir microbiomas, bioinsumos y producción sostenible
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 11, 2026.
La Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP) define su agenda para el próximo congreso, a celebrarse el año que viene en Montevideo, Uruguay.Argentina: un nuevo evento promete reunir al sector productivo en torno a las tecnologías de vanguardia
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 11, 2026.
TecnoPapa se perfila como un nuevo punto de encuentro para la cadena papera, con una propuesta práctica y a campo que busca acercar innovación, tecnología y conocimiento a productores y empresas.Argentina: precios se disparan en las provincias del norte debido a una oferta limitada
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 11, 2026.
La menor disponibilidad de papa proveniente de las principales zonas productoras mantiene bajo presión a los mercados del norte argentino, aunque la llegada de nuevas cosechas podría aliviar los precios en las próximas semanas.Colombia: productores esperan que el cambio politico cambie la realidad productiva
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 11, 2026.
La llegada del nuevo Gobierno colombiano genera expectativas entre los productores de Boyacá, quienes esperan medidas concretas para mejorar la rentabilidad, el financiamiento y las condiciones de producción del campo.España: optimismo y expectativas por posibles exportaciones de Salamanca a Portugal
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 11, 2026.
La campaña de la patata en Salamanca afronta un comienzo marcado por la expectativa ante la demanda portuguesa, la incertidumbre del mercado y los desafíos climáticos y sanitarios.México: productores esperan las lluvias en el estado de Veracruz para salvar sus cosechas
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 11, 2026.
Uno de los puntos productivos más importantes de Veracruz sufre el impacto de la sequía y la inestabilidad general del clima.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.Turn every potato and onion harvest into maximum value at Potato Europe 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 11, 2026.
Ellips will present five True-AI grading solutions at Potato Europe 2026, September 9–10 in Springe, Germany, addressing labor shortages, quality demands and capacity challenges in potato and onion grading.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.