Potato News
United States lawmakers introduce bill to reform agricultural labor system
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 03, 2026.
United States lawmakers have introduced the 'Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026,' a bill backed by the National Potato Council to modernize the H-2A program, address labor shortages and improve workforce stability for agriculture.Potato blight advisory issued for parts of Ireland
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 02, 2026.
Met Éireann has issued a potato blight advisory for parts of Ireland, warning that humid weather could favour the spread of Phytophthora infestans. The advisory also highlights limited spraying opportunities and varying soil moisture deficitsSiddhivinayak Agri Processing Launches Starch Recovery Unit to Improve Potato Processing Efficiency
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 02, 2026.
Siddhivinayak Agri Processing (SV AGRI) has launched its Starch Recovery Unit (SRU) for potato processors. The system recovers valuable potato starch removes up to 95% TSS reduces ETP load and lowers fresh water consumption by 30% to 40%.China Suspends Seed Potato Import from Zebra Chip Disease Affected Countries
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Aug 02, 2026.
China has introduced new phytosanitary measures to prevent the entry of Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (CLso), suspending seed potato import approvals from affected countries and tightening import requirements for planting materials.British Potato Confex 2026 Opens Registration for Major UK Potato Industry Gathering
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 31, 2026.
British Potato Confex 2026 will take place on 18–19 November at Lincolnshire Showground, bringing together growers, suppliers, processors and industry experts for seminars, networking and exhibitions. Free visitor registration is now open.DTS and MTS Foods cooperate in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 31, 2026.
DTS and MTS Foods combine process-engineering expertise with regional customer coordination across India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.Potato Association of America concludes 110th annual meeting with new leadership and research focus
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 30, 2026.
The Potato Association of America (PAA) concluded its 110th Annual Meeting in New Orleans with the installation of its 2026-2027 Board of Directors, recognition of Honorary Life Members and the announcement of the 2027 meeting in Minneapolis.PotatoNL quotations continue to rise as drought slows early potato growth
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 30, 2026.
PotatoNL reported another sharp rise in potato quotations as drought across Europe slowed early potato growth. Strong demand from processors and uncertainty over the new harvest continued to support higher prices.Elea Technology appoints Vassilis Smoilis as Strategic Business Advisor
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 30, 2026.
Elea Technology has appointed Vassilis Smoilis as Strategic Business Advisor to support the adoption of Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology and expand customer engagement across the food processing industry.Elea Showcases Smart PEF Solutions with PiCon Tools at PEF Advantage Day 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 29, 2026.
Elea will host PEF Advantage Day 2026 on September 9 in Quakenbrück, Germany, featuring AI-powered PiCon Tools for smarter PEF processing. The free event includes live demos, expert talks, networking, and product testing opportunities.North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission Backs Revolutionary Sweetpotato Milk to Reduce Waste
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 29, 2026.
North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission and Rootsii are developing a first-of-its-kind sweetpotato milk from surplus crops. Backed by USD 1.82 million funding, the sustainable dairy alternative aims to reduce waste and create new markets for growers.Renaissance BioScience expands RNAi biopesticide platform to target wireworms
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 28, 2026.
Renaissance BioScience has secured Genome BC funding to develop a yeast-based RNAi biopesticide targeting wireworms. The project aims to extend the company's RNAi platform to soil-dwelling pests, offering a potential new tool for potato growers.The Potato Project opens first flagship gourmet potato restaurant in Mumbai
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 28, 2026.
The Potato Project will open its first flagship outlet in Mumbai on 31 July, introducing a gourmet potato-focused QSR concept. Built around white potato, purple potato and yam, the brand plans to expand across India and into international markets.EFC Plants expands integrated seed potato platform with G0 mini-tuber production and molecular diagnostics
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 28, 2026.
EFC Plants is expanding its integrated seed potato platform in Egypt, combining G0 mini-tuber production, tissue culture, molecular diagnostics and technical support.From Potato Contracts to Processing Capacity: What to Watch After the Utz Deal
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 28, 2026.
Intersnack’s proposed partnership with Utz could influence the potato-chip sector, but no changes to potato sourcing, supplier contracts or processing capacity have been announced. Utz’s manufacturing plans disclosed before the deal remain unchanged.Why Utz Is Intersnack’s Gateway to the USD 42 Billion US Snack Market
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 28, 2026.
Intersnack Group has agreed to acquire Utz Brands in a deal valued at about USD 2.9 billion. The acquisition will give Intersnack its first major presence in the US snack market, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.Natural Storage Solutions signs Memorandum of Understanding with Ghana on post-harvest infrastructure
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 27, 2026.
Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. has signed an MoU with the Republic of Ghana to support agricultural development through food processing technologies and post-harvest infrastructure, with the aim of reducing losses and improving food security.ITC's Technico Expands Aeroponic Potato Seed Facility to 100 million Mini-Tuber Capacity
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 27, 2026.
ITC subsidiary Technico is adding 60 controlled-environment greenhouses to expand its aeroponic potato seed facility, raising TECHNITUBER mini-tuber capacity to 100 million and boosting disease-free seed production for potato growers.Lower Saxony Prime Minister Olaf Lies Visits Emsland Group Emlichheim Site
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 27, 2026.
Emsland Group welcomed Lower Saxony Prime Minister Olaf Lies to its Emlichheim site, where discussions focused on innovation, sustainable production, regional value creation and cooperation between industry, agriculture and policymakers.Four Chefs Pick Arby's Curly Fries as the Best Fast-Food Fries
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 26, 2026.
Four United States chefs ranked Arby's curly fries as the best fast-food fries, citing their crispy texture, seasoning and consistency. McDonald's and Rally's/Checkers finished second, while the chefs also shared their favourite dipping sauces.Lamb Weston Posts FY2026 Sales Growth Despite International Headwinds
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 26, 2026.
Lamb Weston reported higher fiscal 2026 net sales driven by volume growth in North America, while profit declined amid pricing pressure and higher costs. The company highlighted cost savings initiatives and issued financial guidance for fiscal 2027.Cellar Insights Launches Rotten Potato Data Project to Strengthen Early Warning for Potato Storage Spoilage
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 26, 2026.
Cellar Insights launched the Rotten Potato Data Project, inviting Canadian growers to share historical potato storage spoilage data. The project uses machine learning to improve early warning for rot and storage losses while paying participants.UK Approves First Precision-Bred Disease-Resistant Maris Piper Potato as PiperPlus Moves Closer to Market
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 26, 2026.
The UK has approved PiperPlus, the first precision-bred disease-resistant Maris Piper potato. Developed by The Sainsbury Laboratory, it resists late blight, PVY and PLRV, reducing fungicide use and supporting more sustainable potato production.Ukraine Begins Construction of Largest Potato Processing Plant to Cut Imports
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 26, 2026.
Ukraine has begun building its largest potato processing plant in Cherkasy. The first phase, due by late 2026 or early 2027, will produce 25,000 tonnes of potato flour annually, replacing imports, with future expansion into French fries and exports.Aviko Advances Factory Electrification with E-Boiler Installation in Lomm Supporting Net Zero Goals
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 24, 2026.
Aviko has installed a fully electric e-boiler at its Lomm factory in the Netherlands. Powered by renewable electricity, it will replace part of the site's natural gas-based steam generation and cut CO₂ emissions by at least 4,800 tonnes a year.India Notifies Two New ICAR-CPRI Potato Varieties: Kufri Abhedya and Kufri Ruby to Boost Disease-Resistant Farming
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 23, 2026.
India has notified ICAR-CPRI’s new potato varieties Kufri Abhedya and Kufri Ruby. The varieties offer higher yield, disease resistance and market potential, with Kufri Abhedya benefiting farmers in Himachal Pradesh and other hill regions.Flikweert Vision Delivers First Series of Upgraded QualityGraders
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 23, 2026.
Flikweert Vision delivered six upgraded QualityGrader optical sorting machines for a modern onion sorting line. The enhanced platform features improved software, remote service, reliability and sorting performance for efficient grading.European Potato Processing Industry Focuses on Automation and Efficiency
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 23, 2026.
European potato processors are prioritizing automation, resource use and flexible equipment as labour shortages, energy costs, climate risks and competition increase. Wyma highlights technologies help improve yields and resilience for future growth.APEDA Facilitates Uttarakhand’s First Frozen French Fries Export to Iraq
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 22, 2026.
APEDA facilitated Uttarakhand's first frozen French fries export, shipping a 24-tonne consignment from Kashipur to Iraq. The milestone expands value-added potato exports and supports better market access, logistics, and future export growth in India.Intersnack Group to Acquire Utz Brands in USD 2.9 Billion Take-Private Deal
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Jul 21, 2026.
Intersnack Group will acquire Utz Brands in an all-cash USD 2.9 billion take-private deal. After closing, Intersnack and the Rice and Lissette Family will each own 50% of Utz, expanding the company's position in the United States snack market. ahead.