Potato News
FAO Food Price Index posts first rise in five months, driven by higher cereal, meat and vegetable oil prices
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 06, 2026.
El índice de precios de alimentos de la FAO promedió 125,3 puntos en febrero de 2026, un 0,9 % más que en enero. El aumento de cereales, carnes y aceites vegetales compensó la caída de lácteos y azúcar.Mycoverse Raises EUR 2.4 Million to Develop Biological Solution Against Potato Late Blight
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 04, 2026.
Mycoverse, an agri-tech spin-out from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) developing biological crop protection using fungi, has raised EUR 2.4 million (USD 2.8 million) in pre-seed equity funding.Canadian Researchers Use Infrared Imaging to Detect Glycoalkaloids in Potatoes Without Damage
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 04, 2026.
Researchers at Lethbridge Polytechnic, Alberta, Canada, potatoes are testing if short-wave infrared hyperspectral imaging can be used to assess Total GlycoAlkaloid (TGA) levels in potatoes.Guardians of Native Potato Diversity: Rural Women Preserve Andean Agricultural Heritage
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 04, 2026.
Across the Andean highlands and southern Chile, rural women safeguard the diversity of native potatoes. Their work sustains biodiversity that feeds communities and preserves cultural heritage across generations.Tummers Brings Cooker, Cooler and Blancher Production In-House and Introduces E2E Dual-Zone Blancher
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 02, 2026.
After years of development, Tummers Food Processing Solutions has reached a significant milestone by fully bringing the production of cookers, coolers and blanchers in-house.World Unprepared for Climate Change: Scientists Urge Immediate Global Risk Assessment to Avoid Irreversible Damage
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 01, 2026.
Scientists, including experts from Met Office Hadley Centre and University of Exeter, warn the world is unprepared for climate risks. They urge a globally mandated assessment to clarify threats, guide policy, and help avoid the worst impacts.SINOBAKE Invites Industry Professionals to Discover Advanced Production Solutions at INTERPACK 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 27, 2026.
SINOBAKE invites industry professionals to visit its booth at INTERPACK 2026 from May 7-13. The event offers a global platform to explore advanced packaging and processing technologies, exchange expertise and strengthen international cooperation.Low Carbon Concept Farm in Lincolnshire Delivers First Sustainable Georgina Potato Crop to Tesco Stores
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 25, 2026.
A first-of-its-kind low carbon concept farm in Lincolnshire has successfully grown its first crop of highly sustainable potatoes that will land in UK stores this week, thanks to a partnership between retailer Tesco and industry leader Branston.The Little Potato Company Unveils 30th Anniversary Logo, Celebrates Three Decades of Growth
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 24, 2026.
The Little Potato Company, the number one little potato brand in North America, is kicking off a year-long 30th anniversary celebration with the unveiling of a new anniversary logo.February is Potato Lovers Month: Northland Potato Growers Association highlights chip sector
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 23, 2026.
During Potato Lover's Month, NPGA is recognizing the growers who contribute to the region’s four key sectors: Fresh, Processing, Chip, and Seed. Each week in February, one sector is featured. This week, the spotlight is on the chip sector.Herr Foods Boosts Snack Production with Intralox end-of-line Packaging Solutions
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 23, 2026.
Intralox and Conveyor & Automation Technologies modernized Herr Foods end-of-line operations, boosting throughput 25% to 150 cpm, expanding to 20 lines and 600 SKUs, saving USD 650k+ annually, and improving safety—within the existing footprint.Snack Science Hub Returns as Key Knowledge Platform at SNACKEX 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 21, 2026.
The Snack Science Hub will return as a central knowledge platform during SNACKEX 2026, taking place on 17–18 June 2026 at FIL – Feira Internacional de Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal.Scotts Precision Manufacturing Opens 600sqm Logistics and Assembly Facility to Drive Growth
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 21, 2026.
Scotts Precision Manufacturing is investing in a new 600sqm logistics and assembly facility, due summer 2026, to increase capacity, improve efficiency and lead times, and support growth into new crops, markets, and international projects.Verbruggen Launches Next-Generation Topframe Setting New Standard in Palletizing Efficiency and Control
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 20, 2026.
Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions, a specialist in automated palletizing systems, has introduced the next generation Verbruggen Topframe for modern end-of-line operations.Europatat Opens Registration for 2026 Congress in Brussels
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 19, 2026.
Europatat has opened registrations for its annual Europatat Congress, which will take place in Brussels, Belgium, on 3 and 4 June 2026. The event brings together members of the European potato community for the Association’s yearly gathering.CIP and INIA Scale Up Iron-Rich Biofortified Potatoes to Combat Anemia in Peru
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 19, 2026.
International Potato Center and National Institute of Agricultural Innovation delivered 50,000 iron-rich potato plantlets to produce 1,500 tons of seed for 1,000 ha in Peru, aiming to reduce anemia and improve nutrition nationwide.Grimmway Produce Group Launches Organic Bite-Size Potato Program Under Cal-Organic Farms Label
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 19, 2026.
Grimmway Produce Group’s Cal-Organic Farms launched a year-round organic bite-size potato line with gold, red, medley, fingerling, and novelty nibbles in mesh packs, expanding convenience. Orders start March 9 after debut at SEPC Southern Exposure.MoistTech to Showcase Advanced NIR Moisture Measurement Solutions at SNX 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 18, 2026.
MoistTech Corp, the global leader in moisture measurement and control, will participate in SNX 2026, taking place March 29–31, 2026, in Dallas, Texas.Albert Bartlett Partners with Kate Hardcastle MBE to Champion the Great British Potato
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 17, 2026.
Albert Bartlett partners with Kate Hardcastle MBE to revive Britain’s love of potatoes. Their ‘Make Mealtimes Matter’ campaign promotes spuds as affordable, nutritious staples amid rising living costs.Elea Technology Welcomes Federal Circuit Ruling as Catalyst for Future PEF Innovation and Market Growth
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 17, 2026.
Elea Technology, the global leader in Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) processing systems, welcomes the recent decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit concerning United States Patent No. 6,821,540.ICAR - CPRI Hosts National Potato Fair 2026 in Modipuram on National Potato Day
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 16, 2026.
ICAR–Central Potato Research Institute, Regional Station, Modipuram, Meerut, organized a one-day National Potato Fair–2026 on the occasion of National Potato Day, bringing together farmers, scientists, industry representatives and other stakeholders.WPVGA Inducts Tom Wild and Gary and Lynda Bula into Wisconsin Potato Hall of Fame 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 15, 2026.
Tom Wild of Wild Seed Farms Inc., Antigo, Wisconsin, and Gary and Lynda Bula, owners of Gary Bula Farms Inc., Oxford, were inducted into the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Hall of FameR.D. Offutt Farms Establishes 90-Acre Potato Research Farm in Wadena County
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 15, 2026.
For more than 60 years, R.D. Offutt Farms has paired science with stewardship to grow potatoes the right way. This January, the company doubled down on that commitment, selecting Wadena County as the home of a new 90-acre potato research farm.Potato Processor Aviko Acquires Remaining Stake in Eurofrits
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 14, 2026.
Aviko, one of the leading suppliers and brands in potato products in Europe, has acquired the remaining 75% of the shares in Eurofrits, making the Spanish producer of frozen potato products and snacks a full member of the Aviko group.New Zealand Potato Growers Focus on Converting High Yields into Greater Market Value
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 14, 2026.
New Zealand potato growers are focusing on turning higher yields into greater value as they navigate fluctuating markets, rising costs, and increasing climate pressures, according to Potatoes New Zealand Chief Executive Kate Trufitt.Branston South West Site Welcomes New General Manager as Jonathan Taylor Retires
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 13, 2026.
Branston South West GM Jonathan Taylor will retire in March 2026 after nearly a decade leading major growth and £9m upgrades at Ilminster. Simon Jones, a long-serving operations leader, takes over to drive capacity, sustainability and innovation.Key Technology will Introduce ADR X Automatic Defect Removal System for Potato Strips at Interpack 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 13, 2026.
Key Technology (Key), a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Group, introduced its new automatic defect removal system for potato strips – ADR X – at Interpack in Hall 6 / B73.FPS Food Process Solutions Boosts Global Food Processing Innovation with Strategic Addition of Southern Fabrication Works
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 13, 2026.
FPS Food Process Solutions has added Southern Fabrication Works to its portfolio, boosting its capabilities in hydro-cutting, water knife technology and plant engineering, strengthening end-to-end food processing solutions worldwide.GB Potatoes launches Potato Industry Development Programme to train future sector leaders
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 12, 2026.
GB Potatoes has named the first cohort of its new Potato Industry Development Programme, with 14 early and mid-career professionals completing the initial phase of training from 2–4 February.UK Farmers Say 92% of Sustainability Efforts Go Unnoticed – Pinstone Pulse Reveals Gap
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Feb 12, 2026.
92% of farmers say their sustainability efforts go unrecognised, despite adopting an average of eight eco-friendly practices. While 85% would do more with financial support, low trust in government and policy confusion remain key barriers.