Potato News
Egyptian Sweet Potatoes Gain Ground in Europe as Demand Surges
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 20, 2025.
Egyptian sweet potatoes are gaining ground in Europe as demand rises. Short transit times, lower costs, and better storage boost supply. Dutch production struggles with low yields, while growing consumer interest and ready-to-eat trends drive market growth.TNA Solutions Showcased Pellet Fryer and Intelligent Integrated Systems at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 20, 2025.
TNA Solutions showcased its tna conti-pro PEL 3 fryer, roflo HM3 conveyor and the robag 3e with auto-splice at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025. The integrated systems demonstrated higher efficiency, reduced waste and improved flexibility for snack producers.Lamb Weston Launches its Crispy Stealth-coated Fries in Singapore Retail
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 19, 2025.
Lamb Weston launches its crispy, Stealth-coated fries in Singapore for the first time, offering four signature cuts at FairPrice stores. Packs use eco-friendly materials, with promo pricing and sampling roadshows starting 22 Nov.TNA Showcased Complete Snack and Confectionery Line Solutions at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 19, 2025.
TNA Solutions, a global provider of complete processing and packaging lines, presented its latest snack and confectionery technologies at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 at Stand A4-4 in Hall 4.Science-Driven Horticulture Takes Center Stage at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 18, 2025.
Robotics, imaging, sensors and data-driven tools will lead fruit and vegetable innovation at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2026. The FRUTIC Science Symposium on 6 February will highlight advances shaping global horticultural production and postharvest management.Boulder Canyon and Grillo’s Pickles Reunite for New Wavy Classic Dill Pickle Chips
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 18, 2025.
Boulder Canyon and Grillo’s Pickles reunite to launch new Wavy Grillo’s Classic Dill Pickle Chips, blending bold dill, garlic, and vinegar flavors with avocado-oil-cooked wavy chips. The gluten-free, non-GMO snack debuts nationwide at Sprouts this November.Sweet Potatoes Remain a Cultural and Culinary Icon During the Thanksgiving Season
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 18, 2025.
Sweet potatoes have a long and meaningful history in the United States. Originating in Central and South America, the crop reached North America centuries ago and quickly became valued for its resilience, nutritional density, and natural sweetness.Fox Packaging Expands Sustainable Solutions With New Flexible Packaging Containing Recycled Content
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 17, 2025.
Fox Packaging has introduced new flexible packaging options containing up to 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, strengthening its commitment to circular and sustainable packaging solutions.Nepal exports French Fries to the United States: First Choice Foods first shipment is on its way
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 17, 2025.
Nepal’s First Choice Foods has begun exporting its “Himalayan Crisp” and “Hamro Fries” French fries to the United States marking a stunning milestone for the country’s food industry.Sustainability report: Agristo Embeds Sustainability in Operational Excellence
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 16, 2025.
Potato Processor Agristo integrates sustainability into operations, using Operational Excellence to improve efficiency and reduce water, energy, and raw material use—turning smarter processes into a more responsible future.Saudi Arabian French Fry manufacturer Al Jouf Signs Strategic Partnership with Belgian AI specialist Polysense
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 15, 2025.
JADCO has signed a strategic partnership with Polysense to introduce AI and Digital Twin technologies in its French fries plant, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and automation as part of its agri-industrial transformation.Automated Carton Box Freezing Sets New Standards for Modern Food Processing
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 15, 2025.
In today’s food processing landscape, relying on outdated freezing methods is no longer just inefficient, it is a direct threat to product quality and profitability. Processors are facing higher energy costs, labour shortages, and greater pressure to maintain consistent product integrity.Frito-Lay to Permanently Close Orlando Plant in 2026, Impacting 500 Jobs and Reshaping Florida Snack Supply Chain
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 14, 2025.
Frito-Lay to close its Orlando plant on May 9, 2026, affecting 500 jobs. The facility, open since 1965, will see production & distribution shift to larger PepsiCo sites, boosting efficiency but changing regional logistics.General Atlantic to acquire 7 percent stake in Balaji Wafers at USD 4 billion valuation
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 14, 2025.
Snack maker Balaji Wafers, which has drawn strong interest from investors and global food companies, is reportedly set to sell a 7% stake to US-based General Atlantic for INR 2,500 crore (USD 282 million).Banas Dairy and BBSSL Sign MoU to Boost High-Quality Seed Potato Production
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 14, 2025.
Banas Dairy and BBSSL signed an MoU to build a seed-to-market potato value chain, producing certified seed potatoes and promoting cooperative growth to boost farmer productivity, innovation, and income under the 'Sahakar se Samriddhi' vision.SolEdits and Lyckeby ready to Launch CRISPR-Edited Potatoes to Deliver Chemical-Free, Storage-Stable Starch
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 13, 2025.
SolEdits and Lyckeby have developed CRISPR-edited potatoes with storage-stable starch, removing the need for chemical modification. Once allowed in the EU, this innovation can save 5,000 tonnes of chemicals yearly in Sweden and up to 75,000 across the EU.New Cutting-Edge Solutions in Agri-Food xFarm Technologies Presents Its Vision at Agritechnica 2025
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 13, 2025.
xFarm Technologies, a Swiss digital agriculture specialist, will participate in Agritechnica 2025 in Hanover (Nov 9–15). At stand D32, Hall 21, the company will showcase new digital, AI-driven and IoT solutions for smarter, sustainable farming.Farm Frites Confirms its first Potato Processing Plant in Australia will be constructed in Wimmera, Victoria
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 13, 2025.
Farm Frites has selected Dooen in Victoria as the site for its Australian potato processing plant. The plant will become Farm Frites Asia-Pacific manufacturing hub. The project has now received planning approval from the Victorian Government.Tong to equip potato producers with next-generation technology at British Potato 2025 in Harrogate
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 13, 2025.
As the UK potato industry prepares for BP2025 in Harrogate, Tong Engineering will highlight how its latest handling and automation technologies help growers and processors meet modern demands while preparing for the future.McCain Foods Acquires Penobscot McCrum to Increase its French Fry Production Capacity in North America
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 12, 2025.
McCain Foods has agreed to acquire Penobscot McCrum LLC, expanding its North American operations. The deal adds McCrum’s modern Washburn, Maine, facility to McCain’s network, strengthening supply, innovation, and support for local farmers.Successful RUCIP Webinar Provides Insights into 2025 Updates
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 12, 2025.
Around 65 participants, ranging from growers and traders to processors, joined today’s German-language RUCIP Webinar 2025 to learn about the latest updates to the European trade rules for potatoes (RUCIP) and their practical implementation in Germany.Canada Welcomes Butter Potatoes: EarthFresh Launches Creamy, Naturally Buttery Gold, Red and Russet Varieties Nationwide
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 12, 2025.
EarthFresh launches Canada’s first-ever Butter Potatoes—Butter Golds, Reds, and Russets—offering naturally creamy, buttery flavor with no added butter needed. Available nationwide in sustainable packs, they redefine taste, texture, and versatility.Record potato harvest in Pakistan driven by higher yields and expanded cultivation
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 12, 2025.
Pakistan’s potato production surged past official projections in the 2024–25 season, reaching 9.9 million tons 44.7 percent higher than the Federal Committee on Agriculture (FCA) target of 6.8 million tons, according to official data.Mantra Agri Solutions named Title Sponsor of Global Potato Summit 2025 to advance India potato sector on global stage
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 12, 2025.
Mantra Agri Solutions, a joint venture between snack manufacturer Haldiram’s and agri-value chain specialist SK Group, has been confirmed as the Title Sponsor of the Global Potato Summit (GPS) 2025Surplus Potatoes in Bangladesh Weigh Heavily on Farmers as Processing Industry Struggles to Catch Up
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 11, 2025.
Bangladesh faces a potato surplus as industrial use remains limited. Only 3–4% of production is processed, leaving farmers with losses of BDT 10–15/kg. Experts urge investment in processing, storage, and diversification to boost farmer income.Smart Storage, Better Returns: Tolsma-Grisnich Leads Energy-Efficient Potato Storage in 2025
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 10, 2025.
The 2025 table potato storage season emphasizes energy-efficient, quality-focused storage. Using Tolsma Grisnich solutions, smart ventilation, and precise temperature control reduces costs, weight loss, and sprout inhibitor use, boosting yield and profits despite market challenges.RBI and CPE Join Forces to Drive Massive Burger King Expansion in China
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 10, 2025.
RBI and CPE form a joint venture to expand Burger King in China from 1,250 to 4,000+ restaurants by 2035. CPE invests $350M, gaining 83% ownership, while RBI retains 17%. Focus: expansion, marketing, menu innovation, and operations.From Seed to Shelf: Advancing Quality for Processing-Grade Potatoes in India
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 10, 2025.
For India’s French-fry industry, the journey to global excellence begins not in the plant but in the field. Every step - from aerating seed stores to loading trucks - defines the quality that reaches international markets.CIP-Asiryq: New Blight-Resistant Potato Boosts Farmer Resilience
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 10, 2025.
A new potato variety, CIP-Asiryq, developed by the International Potato Center and Indigenous farmers in Peru, resists late blight, cuts fungicide use, cooks faster, and boosts farmer income, offering a climate-resilient solution worldwide.India’s French Fry Revolution: From Local Fields to Global Plates
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 10, 2025.
India has rapidly evolved from a minor importer to a leading global exporter of frozen french fries, driven by innovation in potato processing, contract farming, and technology centered in Gujarat, transforming its agricultural landscape into a world-class food industry.