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The South African Potato Industry: Tour and Innovation Symposium impressions, by WPC President Peter VanderZaag
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 04, 2025.
WPC President Peter VanderZaag praised Potatoes South Africa’s innovation-driven, grower-owned model during the 2025 Innovation Symposium, highlighting its research, transformation efforts, and global relevance ahead of WPC 2026 in Kenya.Popular potato chip brand Tyrrells to disappear from Australian supermarket shelves
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 03, 2025.
A popular potato chip brand has been pulled from the shelves of Australia’s two biggest supermarket chains after being discontinued. Fans have noticed that the entire Tyrrells range has quietly disappeared from Coles and Woolworths stores.Ukrainian Potato Sector Faces Reality: Updated Data, Storage Shortages, and Hopes for Recovery
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 02, 2025.
Ukrainian potato production demonstrates high development potential, but to move further the update of information about current production, processing and consumption volumes is needed.Heat and Control Showcases Sustainable Innovations in Food Processing at FoodTech Forum 2025
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 02, 2025.
FoodTech Forum 2025 brought together industry experts, customers, and partners for three weeks of live demos and discussions. Heat and Control® hosted sessions focused on innovative, sustainable solutions shaping the future of food processing.Hungritos Concludes Impactful FHI 2025 Showcase in Jakarta, Reinforcing India’s Leadership in Frozen Potato Snacks on the Global Stage
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 01, 2025.
Hungritos showcased its frozen potato snacks at FHI 2025 in Jakarta, drawing global interest and forging B2B ties. With strong branding, live tastings, and institutional support, the brand reinforced India’s frozen food potential on the world stage.PACE Mechanical Handling Launches AI-Powered 'Gateway' for Smarter, Stress-Free Packing Line Automation
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 01, 2025.
PACE Mechanical Handling now includes AI-powered performance monitoring as standard in its packing machines, offering free alerts for maintenance needs. This new 'Gateway' feature ensures peace of mind for fresh produce and potato packers.European Union Eases Import Rules for Egyptian Potatoes in Major Boost to Exports
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 31, 2025.
The EU has eased import rules for Egyptian potatoes under Regulation 1289/2025, boosting shipment limits and reducing inspections. Egypt expects lower costs, streamlined exports, and improved competitiveness in key EU markets.Elea PEF Chip Day 2025: Experience the Future of Potato Chip Production with Pulsed Electric Field Technology
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 30, 2025.
Join Elea PEF Chip Day 2025 on 9 Oct in Quakenbrück to explore the latest in PEF tech for potato chip production, including system demos, AI quality control, expert talks, and a Scotch whisky tasting. Free attendance, limited spaces.Rajni Gupta Appointed Country Head of Agristo India to Drive Growth in Potato Processing Industry
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 30, 2025.
Welcoming Rajni Gupta as Country Head – Agristo India. With 20+ years of experience, she brings strong leadership to drive Agristo Masa’s next growth phase. Excited to grow people, possibilities, and purpose together!PoLoPo Shifts Focus to Snack Industry with High-Protein Potato Chips, Targeting Clean-Label and Scalable Growth
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 28, 2025.
PoLoPo, a B2B deeptech firm, is shifting focus to the snack industry. It's patented potato offers up to three more protein than regular tubers, enabling high-protein chips with great taste and texture for brands and food manufacturers.From a Small Room to an 83,000 Sq. Ft. Facility: Shri Vibracion's Transformative Journey in Material Handling Solutions
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 25, 2025.
Shri Vibracion opens a new 83,000 sq. ft. facility in Pune, marking its growth from a small workshop to a global player in food processing machinery, with a focus on hygienic, high-performance solutions for the potato and snack industry.McPatel vs McDonald’s: Indian French Fries Brand Battles Global Giant Over ‘Mc’ Identity Amid Trademark Dispute
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 25, 2025.
McPatel Foods Pvt Ltd of Ahmedabad has sued McDonald's for issuing 'groundless threats' over its use of the prefix 'Mc'. The local firm, selling fries under ‘Ohh! Potato’, seeks to stop McDonald’s from objecting to its name in court.Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results; Provides Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 24, 2025.
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. has announced its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2025 results and provided its outlook for fiscal 2026. The Company also announced "Focus to Win," a comprehensive plan designed to improve execution and drive profitable growth.Anuga FoodTec India 2025 Set to Break Records as South Asia Premier F&B Technology Showcase
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 24, 2025.
Anuga FoodTec India, the most anticipated and comprehensive trade fair for the food and beverage technology industry in South Asia, is set to return from 20th to 22nd August 2025 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.Maine governor and UMaine President Reopen Modernized Aroostook Farm, Advancing World-Class Potato Breeding Program
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 23, 2025.
Gov. Mills and UMaine leaders reopened the modernized Aroostook Farm after a USD 3 Million upgrade, boosting Maine’s potato research with advanced tech to speed new variety development like the Caribou Russet, supporting jobs and the agri-economy.Potatoes USA 2025 Report Reveals Top Food Trends, Health Benefits, and America’s Love for Fries
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 22, 2025.
Potatoes top the charts as America's favorite veggie for the 9th year, per the 2025 Consumer Attitudes & Usage study. With 81% eating them weekly, belief in their nutrition and value as performance fuel is at an all-time high.Aberystwyth University Leads AI Research to Tackle Potato Blight and Safeguard Global Food Security
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 22, 2025.
Aberystwyth University leads a cross-border AI project to combat potato late blight, a disease causing €4B in losses annually. The DeepDetect app will help farmers detect infections early, cutting pesticide use and boosting sustainable farming.Idaho Ends Quarantine on First Field in 19-Year Pale Cyst Nematode Battle
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 22, 2025.
After years of effort, the USDA has officially deregulated a 120-acre field near Shelley, Idaho, from the state's pale cyst nematode (PCN) quarantine program, marking a major milestone in the fight against this potato pest.UniAgri Biosciences Launches Advanced Tissue Culture Lab to Boost High-Yield, Disease-Free Potato Seed Production in India
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 21, 2025.
UniAgri Biosciences has launched its advanced Tissue Culture Lab to produce disease-free, high-yielding potato seeds. This milestone supports farmers and food security. Thanks to Punjab's Department of Horticulture for their valuable support.European boost for global food security: Solynta gets EUR 20 million to develop highly disease resistant potato varieties
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 20, 2025.
The European Investment Bank has signed a EUR 20 million venture debt financing agreement with Dutch biotechnology company Solynta, to accelerate the development of potato varieties with enhanced resistance to disease and resilience to climate changePepsiCo Reports Strong Q2 2025 Results and Reaffirms 2025 Financial Guidance
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 20, 2025.
PepsiCo, a leading global food and beverage company whose portfolio includes iconic brands such as Pepsi, Lay’s, Gatorade, Quaker, and Doritos, reported its results for the second quarter of 2025.Rosenqvists Food Technologies Reveals How Reducing Surface Water on Chip Slices Cuts Frying Energy Costs
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 19, 2025.
Rosenqvists Food Technologies helps chip producers cut energy use by reducing surface water on slices before frying—saving up to 130 kWh/hour. Solutions include dewatering conveyors, air blowers, and easy moisture measurement methods.Maine Lawmakers Tour Aroostook Farms to Explore Potato Innovation, Technology, and Policy Impact
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 17, 2025.
Lawmakers toured Aroostook County to explore Maine’s potato industry, seeing innovative tech and learning how policy affects farming. The trip aimed to boost understanding of agricultural challenges and support.PotatoEurope 2025 Set to Showcase Cutting-Edge Machinery, Smart Farming, and Live Demos in the Netherlands
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 17, 2025.
PotatoEurope 2025, set for 3–4 Sept in Lelystad, Netherlands, showcases live machinery demos, smart agri-tech, and innovations in potato farming. With 300+ exhibitors and 15,000 visitors, it’s the premier hub to innovate, network, and grow.Class Action Lawsuit Claims Cape Cod Chips Falsely Marketed as Preservative-Free Despite Citric Acid
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 16, 2025.
A proposed class action lawsuit claims that The Campbell’s Company has misled consumers by marketing Cape Cod potato chips as free from preservatives, given that the snacks contain the common food additive citric acid.Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions moves into new Headquarters in Emmeloord
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 15, 2025.
As of September 1st, 2025, Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions will relocate to a brand-new, purpose-built headquarter alongside the A6 highway in Emmeloord, the Netherlands.Simplot to Acquire Clarebout Potatoes in Major Global Frozen Potato Industry Merger
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 15, 2025.
Simplot plans to acquire Belgium-based Clarebout Potatoes, uniting two family-owned frozen potato leaders. The move aims to boost European market presence and sustainability, with operations continuing and expanding across 23 global sites.NSSPL Partners with VH Vertical Packaging: Delivering Cutting-Edge Packaging Solutions for French Fries and Specialty Potato Products
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 14, 2025.
NSSPL partners with VH Vertical Packaging to offer advanced, efficient packaging solutions for French fries and specialty potato products, combining top-tier processing and VFFS technology for global food industry demands.Kenya Set to Host Historic 13th World Potato Congress in 2026: A Landmark Moment for Africa’s Potato Sector
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 13, 2025.
The 13th World Potato Congress will be held in Naivasha, Kenya, from October 26–30, 2026—the first in Sub-Saharan Africa. Hosted by NPCK and FreshCrop Ltd, the event will spotlight global potato innovations, food security, and trade.Bem Brasil Optimizes Frozen Food Storage with Mecalux Automation Handling Over 550,000 Tons Annually
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 13, 2025.
Bem Brasil optimized logistics with Mecalux automation, boosting frozen food storage to 550,000+ tons/year. Two new warehouses improved efficiency, traceability, and cut waste.