Potato News
Calbee temporarily changes potato chip packaging due to supply chain disruptions linked to Iran tensions
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 12, 2026.
Japanese snack manufacturer Calbee will temporarily switch selected potato chip packaging to grayscale due to supply chain disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East.Key Technology and PPM Technologies Open New Customer Experience Center in Melbourne
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 11, 2026.
Key Technology and PPM Technologies opened a new Customer Experience Center in Melbourne, featuring live demos, applications testing, training, and localized support for food processors across Australia and New Zealand.United States potato shipments increase as industry transitions to new-crop supplies
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 08, 2026.
Chip potato movement remains slow and steady as the industry transitions from storage potatoes to new-crop potatoes.Scottish Seed Potato Grower Doubles Productivity with Advanced Optical Sorting and Grading Line
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 08, 2026.
Scottish seed potato grower WW Martin & Son doubled labour productivity after installing a fully integrated grading line from Tong Engineering, featuring Flikweert Vision optical sorting for faster throughput, precise grading and defect removal.PotatoEurope 2026 to showcase potato technology, machinery and field innovations in Germany
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 08, 2026.
PotatoEurope 2026 will return to Germany on September 9-10, 2026, at the Rittergut Gestorf estate near Hanover, showcasing the latest technology and innovations in potato cultivation and processing.Utz Brands reports strong First Quarter 2026 results as branded salty snacks sales climb 5.2%
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 07, 2026.
Utz Brands reported Q1 2026 net sales growth of 2.6% to USD 361.3 million, while branded salty snacks sales rose 5.2%. The company improved margins and cash flow performance and reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance.TNA Solutions to launch tna robag Quantum packaging system at interpack 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 07, 2026.
TNA Solutions to launch tna robag® Quantum packaging system at interpack 2026, engineered to help food manufacturers increase throughput, simplify operations and respond faster to changing market demands.Covered Bridge Potato Chips faces legal action by neighborhood
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 07, 2026.
Residents in Woodstock, New Brunswick, are seeking legal action over noise, odour and traffic concerns related to the Covered Bridge Potato Chips production facility.Scientists Develop Peptide Breakthrough to Stop Potato Late Blight and Protect Global Crops
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 06, 2026.
KTH researchers developed peptide CS5 targeting Phytophthora infestans, cause of potato late blight. It blocks a key enzyme, stopping infection without harming crops and offering a sustainable alternative to chemical sprays as climate change spreads.Urschel to showcase cutting and processing solutions at National Restaurant Association Show 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 05, 2026.
Urschel will return to the National Restaurant Association Show from May 16-19, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, where the company will showcase a range of Urschel and KRONEN cutting and food processing solutions at Booth 2448.Utz Quality Foods, LLC Recalls Zapp’s and Dirty Potato Chips Over Potential Salmonella Risk
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 05, 2026.
Utz Quality Foods, LLC is recalling limited Zapp’s and Dirty chips after a seasoning ingredient may contain Salmonella. No illnesses reported. Consumers should not eat affected products and can request refunds.Costa Rica: research partnership with Chinese institutions
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 05, 2026.
The visit by a delegation from Qinghai University and Yunnan Agricultural University is focused on academic exchange, technological advancement, and the development of joint projects.World: the EU-Mercosur agreement enters into force
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 05, 2026.
After decades of negotiations, the agreement between the two blocs finally entered into force on May 1, creating a market worth more than USD 22 trillion.Aneolia to launch Elyos gas and leak detector at Interpack 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 05, 2026.
Anéolia, a French manufacturer of gas analysis and package leak detection instruments for the food packaging industry, will introduce its newly released Elyos instrument at interpack 2026, taking place from May 7-13 in Düsseldorf, Germany.The Little Potato Company Expands Foodservice Focus with Dedicated Solutions Division
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 05, 2026.
The Little Potato Company launches a dedicated Foodservice Solutions division, offering versatile Little Potatoes, sous-vide options, and bulk packs to help operators boost efficiency, cut prep time, and ensure consistent quality across menus.Can You Make a Healthier Potato Chip Without Losing the Crunch? TNA Solutions Says Yes
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 04, 2026.
TNA Solutions to unveil Patent-Pending Vacuum De-Oiler at Interpack 2026, Cutting Potato Chip Fat Content to the Low 20% RangeWyma Solutions to launch Micron Filter XL at Hort Connections 2026 in Australia
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 04, 2026.
Wyma Solutions, a global leader in post‑harvest processing and water treatment solutions for fresh produce, has announced the launch of the Micron Filter XL at Hort Connections 2026, taking place from 1–4 June at the Adelaide Convention Centre.Weak demand and falling exports put Dutch seed potato market under pressure, say HZPC and Agrico
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 02, 2026.
In the Netherlands, the weak table potato market, fewer contracts and disappointing exports are putting pressure on the seed potato market. HZPC and Agrico describe the current situation as a market correction following exceptionally strong years.Michigan State University develops five new potato varieties for United States chip industry
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 02, 2026.
Researchers at Michigan State University have developed five new potato varieties designed to strengthen the United States potato chip supply through improved disease resistance, storage performance and processing reliability.Hungritos showcased frozen food portfolio at FHA Food & Hospitality Asia 2026 in Singapore
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 01, 2026.
Hungritos showcased its frozen food portfolio at FHA Food & Hospitality Asia 2026 in Singapore, engaging with food service and distribution professionals while highlighting products such as Waffle Fries and Potacos to international visitors.Rosenqvists Food Technologies sponsors Snack Science Hub at SNACKEX 2026 in Lisbon
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 30, 2026.
Rosenqvists Food Technologies will again sponsor the Snack Science Hub, the seminar programme organised by the European Snacks Association and hosted during SNACKEX 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal, on June 17-18.Argentina: McCain drives regenerative agriculture practices
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 29, 2026.
The goal is to accelerate the transition of the entire value chain toward more sustainable agricultural production models.Potatoes in Practice 2026 to take place in Scotland on August 13 with focus on future of potato industry
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 29, 2026.
Potatoes in Practice 2026, Scotland's largest field-based potato event, will take place on Thursday, August 13, at The James Hutton Institute's Balruddery Farm in Invergowrie, near Dundee.Urschel to Showcase New Little Gem Aspire Dicer with Advanced Cutting Solutions at Interpack 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 28, 2026.
Urschel will debut the Little Gem Aspire Dicer at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, offering 2–20 mm slices, strips, and dices with low footprint cost. Also shown: E TranSlicer with conveyor, Affinity Integra Dicer, and Comitrol DM 380 for nuts.Brazil: rising prices in the markets and investment in infrastructure
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 28, 2026.
Rising wholesale prices, climate and phytosanitary challenges in the field, and a growing focus on irrigation, market intelligence, and sector coordination to sustain profitability.CF Industries and PepsiCo Launch Low-Carbon Fertilizer Program to Cut Emissions in the US Potato Supply Chain
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 27, 2026.
CF Industries and PepsiCo partner to cut potato supply emissions using certified low-carbon UAN fertilizer, maintaining yields while reducing footprint, starting with U.S. Frito-Lay farms and scaling to other crops.Potato surplus in West Bengal triggers price crash and large-scale wastage
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 27, 2026.
The bumper potato harvest in West Bengal's Singur has led to a price crash and large-scale wastage. On the ground, heaps of potatoes are lying in the open, with produce rotting and farmers dumping stock.Bangladesh Launches ‘Gloryfry’: First International-Standard Frozen French Fries to Cut Imports and Boost Exports
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 26, 2026.
Bangladesh launches its first international-standard frozen French fries, 'Gloryfry' developed by Planten Agro Limited and Alimento. Using Edison potatoes from Solana Group, it aims to cut imports and boost exports.AVR Expands in Canada with Exclusive Ontario Partnership with Farm Power Equipment Inc.
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 26, 2026.
AVR has named Farm Power Equipment Inc. its exclusive Ontario dealer, boosting local support, parts access & service for potato growers, effective immediately.Cavendish Farms Breaks Ground on 200,000 cwt Potato Storage Facility in Linton, North Dakota
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 25, 2026.
Groundbreaking took place for a 200,000 cwt (20M lb) potato storage site near Linton, North Dakota. Led by Troy Hansen, the project will support Jamestown processing and aims to be operational by Sept. 2026.