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Potatoes in Practice 2025: UK’s Largest Field Potato Event Announces Sponsors and Innovations at Balruddery Farm, Scotland
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 23, 2025.
Potatoes in Practice, the UK’s biggest field potato event, is on 7 August at Balruddery Farm. Hosted by James Hutton Institute, it brings growers, researchers, and industry leaders together to share innovations and advance the potato sector.Hungritos Strengthens Global Presence at SFH 2025, South Korea – One Bite at a Time
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 22, 2025.
Hungritos impressed at Seoul Food & Hotel (SFH) 2025 in Seoul with innovative frozen snacks, live demos, and global engagement, strengthening its international presence and export partnerships.Cavendish Farms Launches Sustainability Research to Support Prince Edward Island Potato Growers
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 22, 2025.
Cavendish Farms is launching a sustainability project on Prince Edward Island to help potato growers adopt eco-friendly practices, focusing on water use, pest control, and soil health. A farm advisory group will guide research and share results with local farmers.Global Mancozeb Summit: Addressing Its Crucial Role in Crop Protection Ahead of EU Court Hearing
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 18, 2025.
UPL Corp and CERSA at NC State University hosted the Global Mancozeb Summit at Rothamsted Research, UK, gathering global experts to discuss mancozeb’s vital role in crop protection as the EU prepares to review its regulatory status.ChainCraft and Innovad Partner to Deliver Sustainable, Circular Solutions in Animal Nutrition
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 18, 2025.
ChainCraft will build its first full-scale plant in the Netherlands, using residual potato juice from a nearby starch processing plant to produce circular fatty acids, creating even more value from the potato in a sustainable way.Goodrich Cereals Unveils Frozen Gourmet Fries & Premium Snacks at JFEX 2025, Tokyo
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 17, 2025.
Goodrich Cereals showcases its innovative frozen fries, potato appetizers, flakes, and dehydrated veggies at JFEX 2025, Tokyo (Booth 3-21), highlighting quality, flavor, and sustainability to expand in Japan’s premium food market.PPM Technologies Introduces New BatchWright Frying System
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 17, 2025.
PPM Technologies, a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling group, introduces their new BatchWright™ frying system for kettle-style potato chips and other root vegetable snacks.2025 Fight Against Blight Launches with New Tools to Tackle Evolving Potato Disease Threats
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 17, 2025.
The 2025 Fight Against Blight campaign begins with new tools to track late blight in UK potatoes, warning of evolving fungicide resistance and urging growers to stay vigilant.World Potato Congress Welcomes Dr. Chad Hutchinson of TriCal Group as New Director
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 17, 2025.
Chad Hutchinson of TriCal Group joins the World Potato Congress Inc. Board as a Director. A global expert in potato research and soil health, he brings decades of experience supporting growers and advancing crop production worldwide.Europatat elects Francisco Moya as its new Treasurer
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 16, 2025.
Europatat held its annual General Assembly meeting June 12 in Lille (France). Members have elected a new Board to lead the association for the coming year and welcome Francisco Moya as Treasurer.Waste is a No-No in Lamb Weston’s French Fries Factory
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 16, 2025.
Lamb Weston opened a new factory in Kruiningen, Netherlands, focused on sustainability. The facility reuses water and heat throughout production, making the process more efficient and eco-friendly while delivering high-quality frozen fries.United States Potato Exports 2024–2025: Frozen, Fresh, and Seed Grow While Dehydrated and Chips Decline
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 13, 2025.
United States potato exports fell 4% in volume and 1% in value (July 2024–March 2025), mainly due to lower dehydrated and chip exports. Frozen, fresh, and seed exports rose, with strong gains in Japan, Taiwan, and Guatemala despite China-India competition.US Seed Potato Exports Grow 61% in Americas, Eye New Markets in Africa
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 13, 2025.
United States seed potato exports grew strongly in the Americas, with new markets in Panama, Nicaragua, and Uruguay. Potatoes USA trials expand reach in Cuba, Honduras, and the Caribbean, while new export opportunities emerge in West Africa.Neeraj Sharma Named CIP India Country Manager to Drive Sustainable Agriculture & Nutrition Security
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 12, 2025.
Dr. Neeraj Sharma has been appointed as CIP's Country Manager for India, effective June 9, 2025. A veteran in potato R&D, he will lead strategy, partnerships, and operations to boost sustainable agriculture and food security in India.UK Potato Company Branston needs 65 new recruits to support its growth
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 11, 2025.
More than 65 skilled workers are being sought by leading potato supplier Branston for its Lincolnshire site, as a result of its successful expansion plans.Prince Edward Island govt Launches Potato Field Buy-Back Program to Combat Potato Wart Disease
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 11, 2025.
P.E.I. launches a buy-back program for potato wart index fields to combat the fungal disease. It aids farmers, protects land, and boosts trade, with over USD 40M spent since 2021 on wart control efforts.Potato Processor Lamb Weston Issues F2024 Global Sustainability Report
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 11, 2025.
With a focus on Making Fries and Making Strides, Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. issued its annual Global Sustainability Report, providing updates on the company’s performance against key sustainability and people initiatives during its fiscal year 2024.World Potato Congress Inc. Announces Board Retirements and Executive Leadership Changes
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 11, 2025.
WPC Inc. announces leadership changes: Nora Olsen, Jang Sangha, and Martin Acosta retire, with Greg Donald named Vice President and Brian Douglas appointed Treasurer as preparations begin for the 2026 Congress in Kenya.Food Africa and pacprocess MEA 2025: Powering Regional Trade and Industry Growth
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 11, 2025.
Returning for their 10th and 6th editions, respectively, Food Africa and pacprocess MEA will take place from 9 to 12 December 2025 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC).Polysense raises EUR 2 million to spice the food industry with AI to become more sustainable and profitable
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 11, 2025.
Polysense, a Belgian technology start-up, raised EUR 2 million (USD 2.3 million) from tech entrepreneurs to further disrupt the food industry. The company specialises in AI solutions for production processes to reduce waste and increase efficiency.Frito-Lay Rancho Cucamonga Snack Plant Shuts Down After 50 Years
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 11, 2025.
Frito-Lay has ended manufacturing at its Rancho Cucamonga snack plant after 50+ years, affecting potentially hundreds of jobs. While some operations remain, many workers were laid off, with limited transfer options and undisclosed severance details.PotatoEurope 2025 Trial Fields: Top 15 Companies Showcase Innovative Potato Cultivation Techniques and Solutions
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 10, 2025.
At PotatoEurope 2025, fifteen top companies will showcase trials on potato cultivation, with 309 exhibitors and 15,000 visitors expected. The event highlights innovation, demos, and global networking across the potato value chain.TASC International and DormFresh Launch Innovative Potato Storage Test Facility in Germany
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 09, 2025.
DormFresh and TASC International opened a EUR 600,000 Trial and Research Center in Rosche, Germany, to develop sustainable potato storage solutions post-CIPC ban. The facility supports EU trials, focusing on eco-friendly sprout inhibition methods.Urschel Promotes Tristan Scoble to Director of Sales, Strengthening Global Food Cutting Machinery Leadership
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 09, 2025.
Tristan Scoble has been promoted to Urschel Laboratories Director of Sales, effective July 1. With a strong track record since 2015, he will lead strategic sales efforts for the global leader in food cutting machinery.Cavendish Farms’ Quick Crisp® Wins Big at 32nd Annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards for Frozen Potato & Appetizer Innovations
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 08, 2025.
Cavendish Farms' Quick Crisp® line—Potato Tots, Onion Rings, and Slim Steak Cut Fries—won the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Award for innovation, quality, and convenience. Ready in minutes, they’re perfect for busy Canadian lifestyles.FAO Food Price Index falls in May on lower cereal, vegetable oil and sugar prices
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 06, 2025.
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 127.7 points in May 2025, down 1.0 points (0.8 percent) from April. While the price indices for dairy products and meat increased, they were more than offset by declines in those for cereals, sugar and vegetable oils.Alsum Farms & Produce Awards USD 10,000 in Scholarships to Future Agricultural Leaders
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 06, 2025.
Alsum Farms & Produce awarded USD 10,000 in scholarships to 10 Wisconsin high school seniors for academic, agricultural, and community excellence. The program supports future ag leaders.GB Potatoes joins HCP to boost seed potato crop protection and secure sustainable UK production
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 06, 2025.
GB Potatoes has joined HCP to secure vital crop protection authorisations for the UK seed potato sector, using AHDB levy funds. A new technical group will prioritise needs, ensuring sustainable, high-quality seed and ware potato production.Taste of Maine potato chip plant under construction in Aroostook County
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 06, 2025.
A 96,000-square-foot potato chip plant is under construction at the former Loring Air Force Base in Limestone. Owner Bruce Sargent says he expects the plant to be open by April 2026.Scientists at The James Hutton Institute identify key factor regulating potato tuber initiation
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 06, 2025.
Scientists, led by Dr Rob Hancock, Deputy Director of the Hutton’s Advanced Plant Growth Centre, have been working as part of a European consortium to develop tools for the development of multi-stress tolerant potatoes