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HZPC Potato Days 2026 to Highlight New Varieties and the Future of Sustainable Potato Growing
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 03, 2026.
HZPC Potato Days 2026 will take place November 4–6 in Joure, the Netherlands, showcasing potato varieties, breeding innovations and sustainable cultivation under the theme Growing Your Future.Solana Group Invites Potato Industry Professionals to Open Days 2026 in the Netherlands
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 03, 2026.
Solana Group Open Days 2026 will take place November 4–6 in Emmeloord, the Netherlands, bringing potato industry professionals together to explore innovations, exchange experiences and discuss future developments.Agrico to Host International Variety and Seedling Show 2026 in the Netherlands
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 03, 2026.
Agrico will host its International Variety and Seedling Show in the Netherlands from November 4–6, showcasing new potato varieties, breeding innovations and global cooperation under the theme 'Varieties of Life.'AfricaBlight Network Launched at the World Potato Congress 2026 to Advance Late Blight Management in Africa
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 03, 2026.
AfricaBlight Network launched at the 2026 World Potato Congress in Kenya to strengthen regional collaboration, research, disease forecasting and sustainable late blight management, reducing crop losses and improving potato production across Africa.Twentebelt Launches TwenteStack Self-Stacking Spiral Belt for Food Processing
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 02, 2026.
Twentebelt launches TwenteStack, a self-stacking spiral belt designed to reduce friction, mechanical wear and energy consumption. Compatible with existing OEM systems, the belt is available worldwide for new installations and retrofits.VAVI Appoints Aviko’s Dick Zelhorst as Chairman to Lead Dutch Potato Processing Industry
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 01, 2026.
VAVI has appointed Aviko’s Dick Zelhorst as its new chairman, succeeding Stephan van Kuik. He will focus on strengthening the Dutch potato processing industry, sustainability and sector competitiveness.FrietHoes Produces First Fries at Its New Factory in Nieuw-Vennep
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 01, 2026.
FrietHoes celebrates a major milestone as the first fries roll off the production line at its new factory in Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands, following months of construction, installation and preparation.The Potato Company Presents Potato Show 2026: New Varieties, TPC Awards and More
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 30, 2026.
The Potato Company (TPC) will host its Potato Show from 4–6 November 2026 in Emmeloord, the Netherlands, showcasing new varieties and presenting the 2026 TPC Awards to breeders of Havana and Riva.Modi Inaugurates Expanded Banas Dairy French Fries Plant in Gujarat, Capacity Rises to 5 Tonnes per Hour
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 30, 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Banas Dairy's expanded French fries plant at Sanadar, Banaskantha, Gujarat, raising capacity from 2 to 5 tonnes per hour with a ₹51.65 crore investment in India's potato processing.EUROPLANT Strengthens Its Presence in the British Potato Market with New UK Subsidiary
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 29, 2026.
EUROPLANT is expanding its presence in the UK with a new subsidiary led by James Paice, strengthening partnerships, seed potato sales and variety licensing while introducing new potato varieties INA and FILIPA to the British market.World Potato Congress 2026 Opens in Kenya, Bringing Together Delegates From Nearly 70 Countries
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 29, 2026.
World Potato Congress 2026 opened in Naivasha, Kenya, bringing together delegates from nearly 70 countries to explore potato research, agricultural innovation, sustainability and global partnerships for food security, nutrition and trade.Farm Frites Opens New Frozen Fries Factory in Saudi Arabia
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 28, 2026.
Farm Frites has launched a frozen fries factory in Saudi Arabia with Americana Foods, producing 70,000 tonnes annually. The facility supports local potato farming, strengthens supply chains and advances Vision 2030, with plans to double capacity.Flo-Mech Launches Flo-Flavour On-Demand Slurry System for Snack Seasoning Applications
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 27, 2026.
Flo-Mech is now offering its new Flo-Flavour On-Demand Slurry System for snack and coated product lines. The system features gravimetric dosing, continuous mixing and automated powder and liquid integration. Now available for on-site customer trials.INTERPOM 2026 to Bring Together 332 Exhibitors to Strengthen Potato Industry Resilience
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 27, 2026.
INTERPOM 2026 will bring 332 exhibitors from 15 countries to Kortrijk, Belgium, from November 29 to December 1, focusing on potato industry resilience, market challenges, innovation, water management and the future of potato processing.Crop78: The New Zealand-Bred Potato Taking on the Global French Fry Market
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 27, 2026.
New Zealand-bred Crop78 is transforming the global french fry industry with high yields, improved disease resistance and better storage performance. Developed over 15 years, the potato is now grown across North America, Europe, Australia and India.Iscon Balaji Foods Showcased New Hungritos Everlast CrispX Fries at SIAL Paris 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 27, 2026.
Indian potato processor Iscon Balaji Foods showcased its Hungritos range and introduced Everlast CrispX fries at SIAL Paris 2026, highlighting longer crispness for delivery and takeaway while exploring overseas export and private-label opportunities.How HZPC Research is Advancing Precision Nutrition for Sustainable Potato Production
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 27, 2026.
Royal HZPC Group researches the nutrient needs of potato varieties to develop tailored fertilization recommendations. This aims to improve yield and quality while reducing fertilizer use and environmental impact through data-driven insights.ZEEN Tech Wins Two SIAL Innovation 2026 Awards for Oil-Free Food Processing Technology
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 26, 2026.
Swiss food processing equipment company ZEEN Tech won the Gold Award and Equipment and Technologies Award at SIAL Innovation 2026 in Paris for its Fried in Water technology, designed as an alternative to oil frying with potential use in potato chips.Potato Variety Days 2026 eBook: Discover the Latest Potato Breeding Innovations
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 25, 2026.
The Potato Variety Days 2026 e-book is now available for free ahead of the 4–6 November event in the Netherlands. It features participating companies, event details, new varieties and insights into potato breeding.UK Food Waste: 5 Common Mistakes That Help Households Reduce Waste and Save Food
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 23, 2026.
Brits waste 156 meals yearly as AEG research reveals confusion over food dates, reheating and storage. Experts share tips to reduce waste and keep food fresh. Potatoes rank 3rd on the list of most thrown out foods.Netherlands to Showcase Potato Industry Expertise at Global Potato Summit 2026 in India
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 22, 2026.
The Netherlands will host a dedicated lounge at Global Potato Summit 2026 in Gujarat, India, on December 16–17, connecting Dutch companies with Indian partners to promote cooperation in seed potatoes, processing, storage, and innovation.Haith to Conclude Its 2026 European Exhibition Tour at INTERPOM in Belgium
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 22, 2026.
Haith will conclude its 2026 exhibition calendar at INTERPOM in Belgium, November 29–December 1. The company will highlight its partnership with GRIMME, integrated potato handling solutions, and potential innovations planned for launch in early 2027.GPK Agrohellas Becomes Europatat’s First Member in Greece
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 21, 2026.
Europatat welcomes GPK Agrohellas as its first-ever member from Greece. Specialising in certified seed potatoes since 1999, the company supplies Greek growers with varieties for table potatoes, fries and crisps.Europatat Congress 2027 to Celebrate 75th Anniversary in Lisbon
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 20, 2026.
Europatat Congress 2027 will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, from 2–4 June, celebrating Europatat’s 75th anniversary. Co-organised with Porbatata, the event will feature a conference, gala dinner, technical visits and sponsorship opportunities.CIP Deposits 1,027 Additional Seed Accessions at Svalbard Vault to Safeguard Peru’s Potato Diversity
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 20, 2026.
Peru’s CIP has deposited another 1,027 seed accessions at Norway’s Svalbard Global Seed Vault, backing up 91% of its collection. Witnessed by Peru’s Ambassador, the deposit safeguards crop diversity and future food security.Tasteful Selections Showcases Crispy Potato Bites at Global Produce and Floral Show 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 19, 2026.
Tasteful Selections showcased Crispy Potato Bites in Garlic Herb, Buffalo Ranch and Sweet Onion Asiago at Grimmway Produce Group’s Booth 1229 during the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show, highlighting convenient, crispy fresh potato options.Kazakhstan and Belgium Partner to Boost Potato Processing and Exports
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 19, 2026.
Kazakhstan and Belgium have signed a memorandum to develop potato processing, modernise cultivation and attract investment. With the 2026 harvest forecast at 2.8 million tonnes, Kazakhstan aims to expand exports of higher-value potato products.JADCO Completes French Fries Production Line Expansion, Boosting Capacity by 50%
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 18, 2026.
JADCO has completed its French fries production line expansion in Saudi Arabia, increasing production capacity by 50%. The project included new technologies and process upgrades, with Kiremko and other partners supporting delivery.Bikanervala Foods Invests USD 13.8 million to Expand Jewar Manufacturing Facility in Uttar Pradesh
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 18, 2026.
Bikanervala Foods will invest INR 131 crore to expand its Jewar facility, adding 19,676.39 sqm of built-up area. Total investment will reach INR 548 crore, boosting production to meet rising demand for traditional Indian snacks.Gopal Snacks Q1 FY27 Results: Profit Jumps 409% as Operational Recovery Boosts Margins
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 18, 2026.
Gopal Snacks’ Q1 FY27 profit surged 409% to INR 12.85 crore (USD 1.5M), while revenue rose 31% to INR 422 crore (USD 49.5M). Lower costs, distribution growth and pricing measures lifted EBITDA margin to 7.44%, aiding recovery.