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Rosenqvists Food Technologies Honoured with Krinova Innovation Award 2025 at Guldjubel Gala

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 14, 2025.

Rosenqvists Food Technologies wins Krinova’s Innovation Award 2025 for combining tradition and innovation to drive sustainability, local growth, and Sweden’s global standing. Award received at Kristianstad’s Guldjubel gala by Stefan Björk & Anders Olsson.

Zapp’s Unveils Bayou Blackened Ranch Kettle Chips, Blending Bold Cajun Spice with Zesty Ranch

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 14, 2025.

Zapp’s® launches Bayou Blackened Ranch Kettle Chips, blending Cajun-style blackened seasoning with zesty ranch for a bold Louisiana taste. Available in 1.5, 2.5, and 8 oz bags nationwide and online, delivering the brand’s signature crunch and flavor.

Ohh! Potato Highlights Premium Potato Products at WOFEX Manila 2025, Showcasing Indian Excellence to a Global Market

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 13, 2025.

Ohh! Potato, by McPatel Foods, showcased its premium frozen fries, flakes, and potato innovations at WOFEX Manila 2025, marking a milestone in global expansion and highlighting Indian expertise with the motto 'Each Potato Has Its Own Story.'

Dutch Chilled Potato Business CêlaVíta bankrupt

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 12, 2025.

Chilled Potato producer CêlaVíta has gone bankrupt. The Dutch company supplied pre-cut potatoes and pre-seasoned potato products to supermarkets, hotels, and restaurants throughout Europe.

Iksan Sweet Potato Burger Launched by McDonald Korea Breaks Sales Record

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 12, 2025.

Iksan Sweet Potato Mozzarella Burger and Muffin, a collaboration between Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do and McDonald's Korea, surpassed 2.4 million in a month after its launch, setting a new record every day.

KFC Brings Back Potato Wedges and Hot & Spicy Wings throughout the United States Starting August 18

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 12, 2025.

KFC’s Potato Wedges and Hot & Spicy Wings return nationwide Aug 18 by popular demand. Enjoy wedges alone, sides, or in a new wings & wedges combo. Plus, get deals like USD 3.99 chicken sandwich and USD 20 fan box. Available while supplies last.

FAO Food Price Index rises in July on higher meat and vegetable oil prices

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 11, 2025.

In July 2025, the FAO Food Price Index averaged 130.1 points, up 2.1 points (1.6%) from June. Falls in cereals, dairy, and sugar were outweighed by rises in meat and vegetable oils. The index was 7.6% above July 2024 but 18.8% below March 2022’s peak.

Alsum Farms Begins Wisconsin Red and Yellow Potato Harvest

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 09, 2025.

Wisconsin red and yellow potato harvest is underway at Alsum Farms in Adams, Wis. with the first potato loads being washed, graded, and packed for fresh market delivery to distribution centers and retail grocers.

Dutch Consul Explores Investment and Agricultural Collaboration at Beirut Erbil Company

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 08, 2025.

Beirut Erbil Company received His Excellency, the Consul of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Erbil, Mr. Adriaan Jsselstein, at its headquarters. He was accompanied by Mrs. Eva Fijen, Second Secretary for Economic Affairs at the Dutch Embassy in Baghdad, along with members of the Dutch Consulate staff.

Want to Speak at Potato Expo 2026? Call for Proposals Highlighting Innovation in Potato Cultivation

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 07, 2025.

NPC invites proposals for Potato Expo 2026 sessions on innovation, tech, trends & collaboration. Formats: 20–40 min talks or panels. Submit by Sept 12; notifications by Oct 10. Topics: production, trade, tech, research, policy & more.

IFCG-Egypt to Exhibit at Anuga 2025, Showcasing Next-Gen Sweet Potato Fries

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 07, 2025.

IFCG-Egypt will be participating as an exhibitor at the Anuga Food Trade Show 2025, one of the world’s most influential platforms for food innovation and global sourcing. They will showcase the latest generation of frozen sweet potato fries.

Key Technology Introduces COMPASS® Belt-Fed Optical Sorters

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 06, 2025.

Key Technology (Key), a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Group, introduces its COMPASS® belt-fed optical sorter at Pack Expo Las Vegas booth W-1040.

Potato Growers Urged to Perform Pre-Harvest Residue Testing Amid Dry Conditions Affecting Nematicide Breakdown

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 06, 2025.

Potato growers should test for nematicide residues like Nemathorin 10G before harvest due to dry conditions slowing breakdown. Follow the 119-day wait after application and use accredited labs for testing to ensure crop safety and meet standards.

African Plant Protection Agencies Unite to Combat Devastating Potato Pest Threat

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 06, 2025.

IITA, FAO & partners equip 12 African nations to detect/manage Potato Cyst Nematodes, a pest slashing yields & threatening trade, via training, diagnostics, awareness & regional cooperation to protect farmers’ livelihoods & potato production.

University of Manitoba welcomes Linda Schott as Potato Sustainability Chair

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 05, 2025.

The University of Manitoba has named Dr. Linda Schott as the first UM Research Chair in Potato Sustainability, a key role focused on educating students and promoting innovation and sustainability in Manitoba’s growing potato industry.

Potato Peel Valorisation: Looop and Smicon Drive Circular Innovation

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 05, 2025.

In Venlo, the Netherlands, circularity is not just a vision - it’s a working reality. At Looop, a company with roots in the agri-food sector dating back nearly a century, the last 30 years have marked a transformation.

Simplot Appears to be Restructuring Amid Layoffs at Boise Headquarters and Global Divisions

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 05, 2025.

J.R. Simplot Company is undergoing restructuring, leading to layoffs in Boise and abroad. Though the scope is unclear, employees report job losses on LinkedIn. The company hasn’t filed a WARN notice and remains focused on adapting to market changes.

McCain Foods India Launches First Regenerative Agriculture Demo Farm in Gujarat to Boost Sustainable Potato Farming

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 05, 2025.

McCain Foods India launched its first Regenerative Agriculture Demonstration Farm in Sabarkantha, Gujarat, on World Environment Day to promote soil health, biodiversity, and water efficiency, supporting its goal of 100% regenerative farming by 2030.

McCain Foods Embarks on a Bold New Chapter in India With Refreshed Brand Identity and Vibrant Packaging

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 04, 2025.

McCain Foods has launched a new brand identity and vibrant packaging in Ahmedabad, where its India journey began.

The South African Potato Industry: Tour and Innovation Symposium impressions, by WPC President Peter VanderZaag

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 04, 2025.

WPC President Peter VanderZaag praised Potatoes South Africa’s innovation-driven, grower-owned model during the 2025 Innovation Symposium, highlighting its research, transformation efforts, and global relevance ahead of WPC 2026 in Kenya.

Utz Brands Reports Q2 2025 Growth in Branded Snacks, Announces Facility Consolidation

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 04, 2025.

Utz Brands, Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded Salty Snacks and a small-cap value staples equity, has reported financial results for the Company’s second fiscal quarter ended June 29, 2025. 

Popular potato chip brand Tyrrells to disappear from Australian supermarket shelves

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 03, 2025.

A popular potato chip brand has been pulled from the shelves of Australia’s two biggest supermarket chains after being discontinued. Fans have noticed that the entire Tyrrells range has quietly disappeared from Coles and Woolworths stores.

Scientists Trace Potato Origins to Ancient Andes Hybrid 9 Million Years Ago

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 03, 2025.

A study reveals that potatoes originated from a hybridisation event 9 million years ago in the Andes, when tomato ancestors crossed with Etuberosum plants. This allowed potatoes to form tubers, leading to the diverse species we rely on today.

Ukrainian Potato Sector Faces Reality: Updated Data, Storage Shortages, and Hopes for Recovery

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 02, 2025.

Ukrainian potato production demonstrates high development potential, but to move further the update of information about current production, processing and consumption volumes is needed.

Heat and Control Showcases Sustainable Innovations in Food Processing at FoodTech Forum 2025

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 02, 2025.

FoodTech Forum 2025 brought together industry experts, customers, and partners for three weeks of live demos and discussions. Heat and Control® hosted sessions focused on innovative, sustainable solutions shaping the future of food processing.

Hungritos Concludes Impactful FHI 2025 Showcase in Jakarta, Reinforcing India’s Leadership in Frozen Potato Snacks on the Global Stage

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 01, 2025.

Hungritos showcased its frozen potato snacks at FHI 2025 in Jakarta, drawing global interest and forging B2B ties. With strong branding, live tastings, and institutional support, the brand reinforced India’s frozen food potential on the world stage.

PACE Mechanical Handling Launches AI-Powered 'Gateway' for Smarter, Stress-Free Packing Line Automation

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 01, 2025.

PACE Mechanical Handling now includes AI-powered performance monitoring as standard in its packing machines, offering free alerts for maintenance needs. This new 'Gateway' feature ensures peace of mind for fresh produce and potato packers.

European Union Eases Import Rules for Egyptian Potatoes in Major Boost to Exports

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 31, 2025.

The EU has eased import rules for Egyptian potatoes under Regulation 1289/2025, boosting shipment limits and reducing inspections. Egypt expects lower costs, streamlined exports, and improved competitiveness in key EU markets.

Elea PEF Chip Day 2025: Experience the Future of Potato Chip Production with Pulsed Electric Field Technology

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 30, 2025.

Join Elea PEF Chip Day 2025 on 9 Oct in Quakenbrück to explore the latest in PEF tech for potato chip production, including system demos, AI quality control, expert talks, and a Scotch whisky tasting. Free attendance, limited spaces.

Rajni Gupta Appointed Country Head of Agristo India to Drive Growth in Potato Processing Industry

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 30, 2025.

Welcoming Rajni Gupta as Country Head – Agristo India. With 20+ years of experience, she brings strong leadership to drive Agristo Masa’s next growth phase. Excited to grow people, possibilities, and purpose together!
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