Potato Demo Day 2026 announces full programme and opens visitor registration

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 25, 2026.

Potato Demo Day 2026 has opened visitor registration for its September event in Westmaas. The programme includes more than 120 exhibitors, 25 knowledge sessions, machinery demonstrations, a Startup Plaza and activities covering the potato value chain

FrietHoes Sets Course for Major Expansion: New Factory, Broader Market Reach, and Strengthened Leadership

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 25, 2026.

FrietHoes is scaling up with a new fries factory in Nieuw-Vennep, expanding capacity and reach across home and international markets. With rising demand for real potato taste, the brand is set to become the new quality benchmark in fries.

French potato sector coordinates transition to the 2026 harvest following record 2025 crop

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 24, 2026.

Following a record 2025 potato crop of 8.6mn tonnes, France's potato sector is coordinating the transition to the 2026 harvest by reducing surplus stocks, ending promotions for the previous harvest and creating retail space for new potatoes.

Agristo extends timeline for Grand Forks frozen potato processing plant to 2029

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 24, 2026.

Agristo has extended construction of its frozen potato processing plant in Grand Forks by one year, with production now scheduled for fall 2029. Construction and hiring continue as the facility prepares to process 275,000 tons of potatoes annually.

Spain: first international potato symposium during the Fruit Attraction trade fair

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 24, 2026.

The 1st International Symposium of Potato will bring together more than 400 industry professionals on October 5, 2026, at IFEMA Madrid to discuss sustainable production, innovation, consumption, and the strategic role of potatoes in Europe and the global market.

Kurdistan Region hosts Potato Field Day to highlight integration of potato farming and processing

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 24, 2026.

The Kurdistan Region of Iraq hosted the Potato Field Day event, organized by Beirut Erbil Company and Nahar Al-Awraad Company. The event highlighted sustainable potato cultivation, seed potato innovation, potato processing and food security.

Branston appoints Tom Seagrief as General Manager of Added Value, expanding oversight of prepared, B2B and mash operations

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 23, 2026.

Branston has appointed Tom Seagrief as General Manager, expanding his remit to prepared retail, B2B peeling and mash operations. The move supports growth plans and follows the successful launch of the company's mash facility in 2024.

Foodera Technologies: the new global group brand uniting Kiremko, Idaho Steel, Reyco, Tummers and Van der Giessen

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 23, 2026.

Introducing Foodera Technologies, the new global group uniting Tummers Group, Van der Giessen Industrie, Kiremko, Idaho Steel and REYCO Systems. The group combines technologies and expertise to help food processors prepare for future challenges.

Wild potato genes help East African farmers cut pesticide costs and fight late blight

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 23, 2026.

East African potato farmers face rising costs from late blight. Through the Crop Trust's BOLD project, breeders and farmers are testing potatoes with wild resistance traits to cut spraying, lower costs and improve food security in Kenya and Uganda.

Gpi De Gouwe Renamed Gpi Process Technology to Strengthen Global Food Processing Leadership

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 22, 2026.

Gpi De Gouwe has rebranded as Gpi Process Technology, reflecting its evolution into a specialist in advanced food processing solutions. The company offers turnkey systems for fries, sauces, ready meals, chocolate, and confectionery production.

Fanidhar Mega Food Park to Showcase Premium Dehydrated Potato Ingredients at JFEX 2026 Japan

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 22, 2026.

Fanidhar Mega Food Park will exhibit at the JFEX 2026 in Tokyo from June 24–26, showcasing premium dehydrated potato flakes and ingredients for snacks, bakery, instant foods, and industrial food processing applications.

InvestIndustrial (Kiremko, Idaho Steel and Reyco) acquires Tummers and Van der Giessen to bolster its potato processing equipment capabilities

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 22, 2026.

Investindustrial, comprising the Kiremko, Idaho Steel and Reyco brands, has completed the acquisition of 100% of Tummers Group and Van der Giessen, bringing together specialist companies with complementary capabilities across the potato processing value chain. 

Alimento Set to Launch Commercial Operations with GloryFry Potato Product Line in Bangladesh

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 21, 2026.

Alimento will officially launch its GloryFry potato product line in Bangladesh next week after a year of development. Supported by Planten Agro Ltd., SOLANA Group, and Bonton Foods, the range includes fries, wedges, hash browns, smileys, and nuggets.

Orion to use fresh domestic potatoes for Pocachip and Swingchip production

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 21, 2026.

Orion will use freshly harvested domestic potatoes from key growing regions across South Korea to produce Pocachip and Swingchip. The company plans to process around 15K tons of potatoes this year and expand Pocachip production capacity by up to 50%.

NOAA Confirms El Niño as Global Potato Industry Prepares for Weather Risks

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 20, 2026.

NOAA has confirmed El Niño, expected to strengthen through 2026–27. The global potato industry is monitoring impacts on yields, disease pressure, processing quality, storage, and supply chains while accelerating climate resilience efforts.

Europatat Welcomes EU NGT Regulation, Opening New Opportunities for Potato Innovation

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 19, 2026.

Europatat welcomes the EU’s adoption of the NGT Regulation, opening new opportunities for innovative potato varieties with improved disease resistance, climate adaptability, and processing traits, while boosting breeding research and investment.

HyFun Foods raises USD 173 million from Davidson Kempner

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 18, 2026.

HyFun Foods has secured INR 1,500 crore (USD 173 million) from Davidson Kempner through a structured credit transaction. The funding will support expansion plans and strengthen the Indian frozen potato processor's balance sheet.

Europatat Elects Peter Ton as New President at 2026 Congress in Brussels

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 18, 2026.

Europatat elected Peter Ton, COO of Royal HZPC Group, as President for 2026–2030 during its Brussels Congress. Members also reviewed strategy priorities, including trade, sustainability, water, nutrition, and potato research across Europe.

Elea to showcase new PiCon tools in webinar on PEF process control

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 17, 2026.

Elea Technology will host a free online webinar on June 30, 2026, at 15:00, to present the latest additions to its PiCon portfolio for Pulsed Electric Field process control, including PiCon Vision and PiCon Flow, alongside AI-powered PiCon Sense.

A Plant to Process Native Potatoes is under construction in Huancavelica, Peru

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 17, 2026.

Peru has begun construction of a native potato processing plant in Huancavelica aimed at adding value to the crop, strengthening local producers and opening up new market opportunities.

The Little Potato Company Launches New Homestyle Ranch Microwave Ready Kit Across North America

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 16, 2026.

The Little Potato Company has launched its new A Little Homestyle Ranch Microwave Ready Kit across the U.S. and Canada. Featuring pre-washed Little Potatoes and ranch seasoning, the kit delivers a family-friendly side dish in just five minutes.

Seed potato specialist JAAP Agro joins Europatat

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 16, 2026.

Europatat has welcomed JAAP Agro as a new member. Operating in the Netherlands, France and Scotland, the company specializes in seed potato production and trade, supplying varieties for table potatoes, crisps and French fries.

Protein and fiber enrichment create new opportunities in potato-based snacks

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 16, 2026.

Growing demand for healthier snacks is driving interest in protein and fiber enrichment. Emsland Group highlights ingredient and application solutions for potato-based snacks and will present its portfolio at SNACKEX 2026 in Lisbon.

EUPPA members discuss policy priorities during committee meetings in Brussels

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 16, 2026.

EUPPA members met in Brussels on June 9–10, 2026, to discuss food safety, agriculture, sustainability and policy developments affecting the potato processing sector. The programme also included a visit to the European Parliament.

Hungritos debuts Waffle Fries at Seoul Food and Hotel 2026

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 16, 2026.

Hungritos participated in Seoul Food & Hotel 2026 in South Korea, where it debuted its Waffle Fries made from Dutch potatoes. The event enabled the company to engage with buyers, importers and foodservice professionals from international markets.

McCain Foods India unveils Air Fryer Masala Crispers with V-shaped design

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 16, 2026.

McCain Foods India has introduced Air Fryer Masala Crispers, a frozen potato snack developed specifically for air fryer cooking. Featuring a V-shaped design and bold masala seasoning, the product is designed to deliver enhanced crunch and flavour.

Boema Launches FME Nautilus Series for Hygienic Potato, Fruit and Vegetable Conveyance

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 15, 2026.

Boema, Italian family firm (1979), introduces FME Nautilus hygienic hydraulic food pumps for potatoes, fruits and vegetables. Stainless steel AISI316L design, CIP integration, gentle conveyance, multiple capacities, global supply from Poland. EU.

Fanidhar Mega Food Park to Showcase Premium Potato Ingredients at SNACKEX 2026 in Lisbon

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 14, 2026.

Fanidhar Mega Food Park will showcase Standard, Milled and Curcumin Potato Flakes, plus Potato Powder, at SNACKEX 2026 in Lisbon on June 17–18. Visit Booth 559 to explore premium potato ingredients for snacks, bakery and food processing.

Europatat highlights policy, plant health, trade and sustainability priorities in 2025-2026 Activity Report

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 12, 2026.

Europatat's 2025–2026 Activity Report highlights work on NGT regulation, plant health, food safety, seed potato trade, sustainability initiatives and Horizon Europe research projects, while concluding its six-year potato promotion campaign.

Solynta Makes History with First Hybrid True Potato Seed Variety Registered in the Netherlands

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jun 11, 2026.

Solynta has registered SOLHY019 as the first diploid Hybrid True Potato Seed (HTPS) variety on the Dutch Variety List. The milestone validates hybrid potato breeding and supports wider adoption of seed-based potato production worldwide.