Potato News
Agricultural potato machinery manufacturer AVR expands its dealer network in Northern Netherlands
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 06, 2025.
AVR expands its dealer network in Northern Netherlands after GroeNoord’s bankruptcy, adding 7 new dealers and reinforcing support with its own Sales and Service Team to ensure expert advice and fast service for potato machinery customers.FAO Food Price Index rises in April on higher cereal, dairy and meat prices
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 06, 2025.
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 128.3 points in April 2025, up 1.2 points (1.0 percent) from March. Increases in the cereal, dairy and meat price indices outweighed decreases in those of sugar and vegetable oils.Secondary Packaging: BluePrint Automation Hires Nick Szczechowski as US North Central Regional Sales Manager
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 06, 2025.
BluePrint Automation, a leading innovator in the secondary packaging automation industry, announced the appointment of Nick Szczechowski as North Central Regional Sales Manager effective March 21.Wellhill Farm Partners with Flikweert Vision to Improve Seed Potato Sorting
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 06, 2025.
Wellhill Farm, a fourth-generation family business on Scotland’s Moray Coast, has partnered with Dutch company Flikweert Vision to modernize its seed potato sorting process.World Potato Congress 2026 to be held in Kenya after all
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 06, 2025.
Kenya will host the 13th World Potato Congress in October/November 2026, following a venue change from Poland. Led by NPCK and supported by key partners, the event aims to spotlight potatoes' role in food security and economic growth.How to Keep Fries Crispy Longer: Aviko’s SuperCrunch Solutions for the Gastro Trade
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 04, 2025.
Warmth and service life of French fries in catering and fastfood are more and more challenged. Here are the best ways French fries to keep you warm for a long time & French fries products who help you with their properties!Pro Farm Group Launches ARINO Insecticide/ Nematicide to Protect Potatoes from Soil-Dwelling Pests
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 02, 2025.
Pro Farm Group introduces ARINO™ insecticide/ nematicide, for the management of nematodes and wireworms in potatoes, onions and other bulb and tuberous vegetables.Grimme updates two-row VARITRON potato harvesters
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 01, 2025.
GRIMME introduces the new generation of the two-row, self-propelled VARITRON series potato harvesters. The optimisation of the series focused on the new cab with a revised operating concept and various improvements.Eagle Eye Produce Revolutionizes Potato Sorting with AI-Powered Technology
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 30, 2025.
Eagle Eye Produce’s Idaho Falls facility is redefining potato packing with AI-powered graders, robotic sorters, and upgraded lines to boost speed, reduce waste, and improve quality—delivering smarter, more consistent results for customers.World Potato Congress supports FAO in launch of the second International Day of Potato: 'Shaping History, Feeding the Future'
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 30, 2025.
Following the successful inaugural observance last year, FAO has to announce the theme for the International Day of Potato 2025: Shaping history, feeding the future.Side Delights Offers Shoppers Healthy, Filling, Easy-to-Prepare Potato Options for French Fries at Home
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 30, 2025.
Fresh Solutions Network® (FSN) offers shoppers a way to prepare healthy steak fries and potato wedges at home with Side DelightsKARLAND Agrarprodukte Reports Stable Supply and Early Planting for 2025 Potato Season in Thuringia, Germany
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 30, 2025.
In Thuringia, KARLAND Agrarprodukte GmbH & Co. KG reports an average 2024 table potato harvest with stable regional supply, increasing imports from Egypt, steady prices, and good progress in early potato planting for the 2025/26 seasonEnactus UPEI's Spuds2Suds: Turning Potato Waste into Sustainable Soap and Community Support
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 30, 2025.
UPEI students created Spuds2Suds, a soap made from surplus PEI potatoes. The eco-friendly project won top prizes at Enactus Regionals, donates a bar to food banks for each sold, and is now available locally. Next stop: Enactus Nationals in Calgary.GB Potatoes Secures Three-Year Future for the 'Fight Against Blight' Project with New Funding Commitment
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 29, 2025.
GB Potatoes funds the FAB project for 3 years, boosting UK efforts to monitor and combat potato late blight. Led by James Hutton Institute, FAB provides vital real-time insights on blight strains and resistance, strengthening sector resilience.SIAL Canada 2025: Celebrating Canadian Leadership and Innovation in the Global Food Industry
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 28, 2025.
SIAL Canada 2025 highlights Canada as the Country of Honour, celebrating its leadership in food innovation. The event will feature over 1,000 exhibitors, 70+ conferences, and expert-led sessions, shaping the future of the agri-food industry.How weather and reduced imports 'heated up' the potato market in Azerbaijan
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 27, 2025.
Despite the beginning of the new potato harvest season in Azerbaijan, prices for this popular root vegetable still remain at record high levels.Albert Bartlett Launches £3 Million “Roll on Jersey Royal Season” Campaign to Kick Off Jersey Royal Potato Harvest
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 26, 2025.
Albert Bartlett’s £3 million ad campaign celebrates the Jersey Royal season, highlighting traditional farming, real farmers, and the crop’s heritage. The feel-good ad features chef Michel Roux and a Bellamy Brothers soundtrack, launching in May.Key Technology and PPM Technologies Introduce New Fully-Integrated Nut Processing Line
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 26, 2025.
Key Technology (Key) and PPM Technologies (PPM), both members of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Group, introduce their new fully-integrated nut processing line.Lamb Weston faces a class action lawsuit for failing to give Washington workers proper breaks
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 26, 2025.
Lamb Weston faces a $14M class action lawsuit in Washington over unpaid breaks and overtime at its potato processing plants, including a closed Connell french fry facility. Workers seek damages; Lamb Weston denies the claims.2025 Tariffs and Trade: What is Next for the Global Food Industry?
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 25, 2025.
Escalating US-China tensions and tariffs exceeding 100% are disrupting global supply chains, driving up prices on key ingredients like rice, oils, and spices, and forcing food businesses worldwide to adapt amid tightening markets.16th Potato Industry Development Conference in Tengzhou in Eastern China promoted industrial investment
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 25, 2025.
The 16th Tengzhou Potato Industry Development Conference was recently held in Tengzhou, located in the Shandong Province in Eastern China, to promote industrial investments and tap development potential.Utz Unveils Limited Edition Lemonade Chips with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to Support Childhood Cancer Research
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 25, 2025.
Utz® launches limited-edition Lemonade Potato Chips in partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. A portion of sales (up to USD 25000) supports childhood cancer research. Available through August online and at major retailers.Agropack Solutions Showcases Groundbreaking Post-Harvest Technology at GRAY Farms, Scotland
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 25, 2025.
As GRAY Farms hosted a showcase of cutting-edge post-harvest technology, potato farmers and agricultural innovators gathered in Portsoy, Scotland. Organised by Agropack Solutions Ltd, a leader in agricultural solutions.Ukraine: A Fresh Start for Reno LLC with Marcelissen Potato Processing Technology
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 23, 2025.
Reno LLC is a potato processing company rooted in the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine. After a turbulent period, their factory needed to be rebuilt to restart production. With resilience and determination they have made a fresh start.Leaders in the Field: Expert Jury Announced for PotatoEurope 2025 Innovation Award
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 23, 2025.
PotatoEurope 2025, held Sept 3–4 in Lelystad, will feature the Innovation Award recognizing top potato sector innovations. A diverse expert jury will select winners, with strong global interest and the event nearly sold out.NSSPL Debuts at Foteg Istanbul 2025 with Cutting-Edge Turnkey Post Harvest Solutions!
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 22, 2025.
Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (NSSPL) has announced its debut at Foteg Istanbul 2025, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion.Herbort Knife Peeler: Precision and Efficiency for Premium Food Processing
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 22, 2025.
The Herbort Knife Peeler 830 is a continuous mechanical peeling machine designed for high-precision peeling of a wide range of products, including potatoes, carrots, beets, and other tubers.Urgent Call for CIPC Residue Data to Safeguard UK Potato Storage Standards
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 22, 2025.
CRMG urges UK potato growers to submit CIPC residue test data from 2024/25 storage to support the temporary MRL. Just one test per store is needed. Submit by 31 May to help protect the UK’s potato storage future.Trump's Trade War, Tariffs Might Hit America's Beloved French Fries
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 21, 2025.
Trump’s tariffs threaten Canada-sourced canola oil, crucial for frying french fries. With rising oil costs, restaurants may raise prices, switch oils, or cut profits—making fries a luxury instead of a cheap staple.Farmers in Iceland devastated by worst potato harvest in over 30 years
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 21, 2025.
Iceland, known for its resilient farming systems and limited but high-quality agricultural output, faced a historic setback in 2024. According to Statistics Iceland, the nation harvested just 5,514 tons of potatoes, down 24.5% from 7,298 tons in 2023.