Potato News
H-2A visa delays threaten 2026 potato planting in Red River Valley, United States
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 23, 2026.
Potato producers in the Red River Valley of Minnesota and North Dakota are facing delays in securing seasonal workers through the H-2A visa program, raising concerns about potential impacts on the 2026 crop year.Colombia Restores Full Market Access for EU Frozen Fries Exports After Revoking Anti-Dumping Duties
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 22, 2026.
Colombia has removed anti-dumping duties on EU frozen fries from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, restoring full market access and ending a six-year WTO dispute.Ethiopia potato cooperatives rebuild after conflict with focus on resilience and growth
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 22, 2026.
Ethiopia potato cooperatives are rebuilding after conflict, with farmers in Tigray and the Gamo Zone using improved seed, training and finance to restore production and strengthen food security.Kyrgyzstan Rules Out Ban on Chinese Potato Imports as Market Prices Come Under Pressure
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 21, 2026.
Kyrgyzstan says there is no basis to curb potato imports from China, citing WTO rules and no proven relabeling. Officials urged farmers to sell stored stocks fast, as new harvests and growing trade with China, including corn exports, lift supply.Low prices and oversupply leave potato farmers in Bangladesh Rangpur region facing difficult Eid
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 21, 2026.
Potato farmers across the Rangpur region in Bangladesh faced a difficult Eid period as unsold harvests, low market prices and mounting losses overshadowed festive celebrations.China restricts fertilizer exports, tightening global supply amid market disruptions
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 21, 2026.
China has restricted fertilizer exports to protect its domestic market, adding further pressure to global supply chains already affected by disruptions linked to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. China is one of the world’s largest fertilizer exporters, shipping more than USD 13 billion worth last year.World Potato Congress Hosting Information for WPC 2030 (15th) and WPC 2032 (16th)
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 19, 2026.
The World Potato Congress Inc. is now calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from parties interested in hosting the 15th and 16th World Potato Congresses to be held in 2030 and 2032.Iran War Threatens Global Food Security as Gulf Fertiliser Supply Crisis Deepens
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 18, 2026.
Iran war disruption in the Strait of Hormuz threatens global food security as Gulf fertiliser exports are hit. Rising urea prices and supply shortages could cut crop yields in India, Brazil and China, pushing food costs higher worldwide.Hormuz disruption drives fuel shortage, halting Yamayoshi Seika Wasabeef chip production
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 18, 2026.
Japanese snack maker Yamayoshi Seika has suspended production of several potato chip products due to difficulties in securing fuel, impacting the availability of its well-known Wasabeef chips.McCain Foods India showcases AM to PM culinary concept at Aahar 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 18, 2026.
McCain Foods India presented an immersive culinary concept at Aahar 2026 with a premium exhibition stall themed "AM to PM – Urban Day-to-Night," designed to reflect real-world HORECA environments across different dining occasions.Lamb Weston 19mm Triple Cooked Chunky Chips receive Craft Guild of Chefs approval
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 17, 2026.
Lamb Weston’s 19mm Triple Cooked Chunky Chips, the latest variant to be added to the Stealth range, have been awarded the "Approved Product" accolade from the Craft Guild of Chefs as they become available to foodservice.GRIMME Introduces New Generation GF Series Rotary Tiller with Go-Clean Concept
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 17, 2026.
In the field of active soil cultivation, GRIMME presents the new generation of rotary tiller, the GF series, with the ‘Go-Clean concept’. The new generation combines the previous models of the GR and GF series in one machine.GRIMME Opened a New Branch in Cape Town to Strengthen Support in Sub-Saharan Africa
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 17, 2026.
GRIMME has opened a new branch in Fisantekraal, Durbanville, Cape Town, strengthening its presence in South Africa and the broader sub-Saharan Africa region.HEINZ Introduces Fry Box with Built-in Ketchup Compartment for On-the-Go Dipping
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 16, 2026.
The Kraft Heinz Company has introduced the HEINZ Dipper, a newly designed fry box with an integrated ketchup compartment that allows consumers to dip fries easily while on the go.Global Processing and Packaging Industry Set to Meet at Interpack 2026 in Dusseldorf
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 15, 2026.
Interpack is set to open its doors in Düsseldorf in eight weeks. From 7 to 13 May 2026, the global processing and packaging industry will gather to discuss artificial intelligence, automation, innovative materials and workforce skills.Turning Potato Scraps into Perfect Stackable Chips with Sustainable Processing
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 15, 2026.
Stackable chips like Pringles are made from potato leftovers such as small pieces and scraps. These are turned into puree, dried into flakes, milled into powder, and shaped into uniform chips, reducing waste and making production more sustainable.Canada and Mexico reach agreement to allow Canadian fresh potato exports
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 14, 2026.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced this week that it has reached an agreement with its Mexican counterpart allowing fresh Canadian potatoes to be exported to Mexico for consumption or processing.Cape Cod Unveils Limited-Edition Lemon Herb Butter Potato Chips for Spring Rollout
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 14, 2026.
Cape Cod has launched limited-edition Lemon Herb Butter potato chips for spring, featuring citrus, herbs and buttery seasoning on its signature kettle chips. The new flavor is rolling out at Walmart, Publix and Target, with strong fan buzz online.Van der Linde Family Grows Seed Potato Business Through Innovation and Strong Partnership
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 13, 2026.
Van der Linde family grows its seed potato business in Krummhörn through innovation, quality, and strong partnership with HZPC, expanding from 45 to 196 hectares while investing in modern storage, sorting, and sustainable farming technologies.HyFun Foods Plans USD 108 Million Expansion in North Gujarat as Export Growth Drives IPO Plans
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 12, 2026.
HyFun Foods is investing USD 108 million in a new manufacturing facility in North Gujarat, expected to be ready by late 2026. This expansion will more than double its French fries capacity to 245,000 tonnes and potato specialties capacity to 40,000 tonnes.HZPC, Kiremko, Idaho Steel and Reyco connect potato breeding and processing innovation
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 12, 2026.
Behind every French fry lies a world of innovation. From the first cross in the greenhouse to the perfectly fried product on a dinner plate – it’s a journey that depends on knowledge, technology, and collaboration.AgriCoat NatureSeal introduces sulphite-free PT1 dip to prevent browning in fresh-cut potatoes
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 11, 2026.
AgriCoat NatureSeal Ltd, a UK-based subsidiary of Mantrose Group, showcased its latest innovation at the Fruit Logistica exhibition in Berlin: NatureSeal PT1, a new sulphite-free anti-browning dip designed for peeled, sliced and diced potatoes.Northwest Europe Potato Market Faces Major Oversupply as Production Surges by 5 Million Tonnes
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 10, 2026.
Northwest Europe faces a potato oversupply after acreage expanded to over 600,000 ha, adding about 5 million tons since 2022. Jan van Hoogen says growers should reduce acreage and be patient for two years while the market finds balance.Elea Technology Introduces PEF Advantage C 2000-600 System for High-Capacity Industrial Crop Processing
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 09, 2026.
Elea Technology GmbH has introduced the newest addition to its PEF Advantage system portfolio, the Elea PEF Advantage C 2000-600.APM Steam Helps Food Manufacturers Reduce Energy Loss and Downtime with Steam Trap Surveys
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 09, 2026.
APM Steam cuts steam losses and downtime in food facilities with expert trap surveys, finding failures, boosting energy efficiency, ensuring safe condensate removal, and giving ROI-backed repair plans for improved operations and compliance.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.Franz Grimme Turns 80: The Visionary Behind GRIMME’s Global Agri-Machinery Success
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Mar 05, 2026.
Franz Grimme celebrated his 80th birthday on March 3, 2026. Taking over GRIMME in 1980, he transformed the family business from 300 employees and 10 products into a global agricultural machinery group with 3,300+ staff, 37 locations and operationsMycoverse 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.