Potato News

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.

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.

No Silver Bullet for Potato Cyst Nematode: PAPAS Research Featured in AGDAILY

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 16, 2026.

PAPAS researchers spotlight Idaho’s pale cyst nematode challenge in AGDAILY, highlighting trap crops, biofumigation, resistant varieties, and integrated strategies to advance eradication and protect potato production.

New Zealand Completes First Fresh Potato Shipment to Taiwan Following Market Reopening

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 15, 2026.

New Zealand successfully delivered its first container of fresh potatoes to Taiwan in August 2026 after securing phytosanitary market access. The shipment opens opportunities to diversify exports and strengthen long-term prospects for potato growers.

Urschel Laboratories Appoints Tim Crammer as President

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 15, 2026.

Urschel Laboratories appointed Tim Crammer as President, effective October 12, 2026. Formerly a senior executive at Henny Penny Corporation, Crammer will work alongside CEO Rick Urschel to strengthen leadership and support the company's future growth.

Belgian Potato Exports Rise as UK Demand for Premium Convenience Foods Grows

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 15, 2026.

Belgian potato exporters are targeting UK demand for premium convenience foods. Innovative frozen, fresh-processed and airfryer-friendly products, alongside private-label expertise, are creating growth opportunities as domestic supply falls short.

McCain Foods Canada Launches Air Fryer Thin Crisps, Air Fryer Tater Crisps

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 14, 2026.

McCain Foods Canada has launched Air Fryer Thin Crisps and Tater Crisps, offering restaurant-style crispiness in 9–10 minutes. The launch includes a Fryjacking marketing campaign and promotional events at Ontario universities.

Global Potato Summit 2026 to Highlight Rising Potato Exports and Processing Opportunities in India

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 14, 2026.

Potato exports from India reached USD 449.6 million across six categories in 2025. Global Potato Summit 2026, scheduled for December 16–17 in Gujarat, will focus on processing, international trade and new export opportunities.

Backbone and Polysense Partner to Advance Food Processing Automation and Quality Control

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 14, 2026.

Backbone and Polysense partner to connect real-time production data with AI-driven quality management, helping food manufacturers improve safety, reduce waste, increase yields, and make faster, data-driven decisions.

Royal HZPC Group acquired Patent for potatoes with an Increased Levels of Antioxidants, Kaempferol in particular

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 13, 2026.

Royal HZPC Group has patented a potato innovation with increased levels of natural antioxidants, particularly kaempferol, while retaining traditional flesh colour. The development could benefit both fresh and processed potato markets.

Sormac Appoints Tys van Elk as New Managing Director, Succeeding Bert Haffmans

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 13, 2026.

Sormac has appointed Tys van Elk as its new Managing Director, effective December 31, 2026, succeeding Bert Haffmans after more than 23 years of leadership. Haffmans will remain involved as an advisor and shareholder.

IFCG to Showcase Frozen Sweet Potato Fries at SIAL Paris 2026

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 12, 2026.

International Food & Consumable Goods – Egypt (IFCG) will present its frozen sweet potato fries and private label solutions at SIAL Paris 2026, taking place October 17–21 in France.

Shandong Sensitar Showcases Potato Processing Solutions at AGROPRODMASH in Russia

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 12, 2026.

Shandong Sensitar showcased its automated potato processing solutions at AGROPRODMASH 2026 in Russia, featuring french fries, potato chips and potato flakes production lines. The company engaged Russian manufacturers to explore future partnerships.

McCain Foods to Acquire Falcon Agrifriz Frozen Potato Processing Business in India

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 12, 2026.

McCain Foods has announced plans to acquire Falcon Agrifriz Foods' frozen potato processing business in Gujarat, India. The acquisition will expand its manufacturing capacity and its presence in India, and support local farmers and supply chains.

Flikweert Vision Introduces AI-Powered QualityGrader for Faster Potato and Onion Sorting

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 12, 2026.

Flikweert Vision introduces its upgraded QualityGrader to North America at IFPA 2026, featuring AI-powered sorting, up to 30 tonnes per hour capacity, flexible configurations and improved quality inspection for potatoes and onions.

International Potato Symposium in Madrid Highlights Key Challenges and Opportunities for Europe’s Potato Sector

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 08, 2026.

The 1st International Potato Symposium in Madrid brought together 250 professionals to discuss key challenges and opportunities in production, trade, plant health, innovation and sustainability, promoting stronger European cooperation.

EarthFresh Butter Potatoes Reach More Than 4 Million Households as Retail Demand Surges

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 08, 2026.

EarthFresh Butter Potatoes are gaining momentum across North America, reaching over 4 million households. With acreage up 40% and 100% incremental sales, the premium lineup offers retailers new opportunities to grow the potato category.