FAO Food Price Index falls in May on lower cereal, vegetable oil and sugar prices

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

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 127.7 points in May 2025, down 1.0 points (0.8 percent) from April. While the price indices for dairy products and meat increased, they were more than offset by declines in those for cereals, sugar and vegetable oils.

Taste of Maine potato chip plant under construction in Aroostook County

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

A 96,000-square-foot potato chip plant is under construction at the former Loring Air Force Base in Limestone. Owner Bruce Sargent says he expects the plant to be open by April 2026.

Scientists at The James Hutton Institute identify key factor regulating potato tuber initiation

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

Scientists, led by Dr Rob Hancock, Deputy Director of the Hutton’s Advanced Plant Growth Centre, have been working as part of a European consortium to develop tools for the development of multi-stress tolerant potatoes

PACE Mechanical Handling upgrades potato packing line at J.T. Hopkins and Sons

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

PACE Mechanical Handling and JT Hopkins & Sons are celebrating 30 years of working together after installing a state-of-the-art potato packing line. The two companies first collaborated in 1995.

Kobe University Uncovers Key Plant-Microbe-Parasite Link in Potato Cyst Nematode Control

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

Kobe University found that potatoes secrete a molecule (SEC) that microbes convert into compounds triggering potato parasite hatching. This three-way interaction could help develop 'suicide hatching' methods to control crop-damaging nematodes.

Heat and Control Announces Acquisition of Fabcon Food Systems Ltd

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

Heat and Control, a world-leading manufacturer of food industry equipment, has announced the acquisition of Fabcon Food Systems Ltd.

Hungritos Steals the Spotlight at THAIFEX, Turning Global Buzz into Business Breakthroughs

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

Hungritos, India’s leading frozen food brand renowned for its innovative range of potato-based snacks, has successfully concluded its participation at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2025

Rwanda Emerges as Regional Hub for Quality Seed Potato Production

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

Rwanda is now a key hub for seed potato trade in the Great Lakes Region, thanks to farmer-led innovations, Africa’s largest minituber facility, a national seed catalogue, and efforts toward regional integration and formal cross-border seed markets.

Lutosa breaks ground on its new French fry line in Waregem

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

Lutosa celebrated a key milestone in its development at Waregem, with the official inauguration of a vast industrial investment project.

The timeless appeal of potatoes — and why innovation matters more than ever

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

The potato is a vital global food, praised for its versatility and nutrition. FAO named May 30 'International Day of the Potato,' with 2024’s theme, 'Shaping history, feeding the future,' stressing the need for innovation to keep it relevant.

The Dutch seed potato sector is prospering

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

By mid-March, Hans Huistra, CEO of the Royal HZPC Group, had done a good deal of driving on Dutch highways. He rushed from meeting to meeting, sharing the good news that last season's average prices will be historically high with affiliated seed potato growers.

Potato prices in Russia have increased by 173%, the authorities are buying it in Mongolia

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

There is a potato shortage in Russia, prices have increased by 173%. To contain them, the Russian Federation is buying potatoes in Mongolia, after purchases in Belarus and China.

Securing the Future of the Potato: Global Strategies for Food Security, Sustainability, and Crop Diversity

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

The potato feeds over a billion people but faces disease and limited diversity. Investing in research, breeding, and farmer support is vital to improve resilience and productivity, ensuring it remains a key staple for global food security.

Belgian Frozen Fries Giant Clarebout Eyes Billion-Euro Deal with US Food Titan Simplot

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

Clarebout Potatoes, a top Belgian frozen fries producer, is in advanced talks with US giant J.R. Simplot for a major deal, possibly worth billions. The move could expand both firms’ global reach amid rising industry competition.

Drones can always enter your potato field for spraying, no matter how wet the soil

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

Intrac Geosystems enhances farming with ISOBUS planting systems and electric drones for spraying, seeding, and fertilizing. The solutions improve efficiency, cut costs, and support crops like potatoes, even in adverse conditions like those in Galicia

Brussels Marks International Day of Potato with High-Level Conference and 'Seed-to-Fork' Exhibition

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

Brussels marked the 2nd International Day of Potato with a conference and exhibition, highlighting the crop's role in food security, sustainability, and innovation. Stakeholders called for supportive EU policies to boost the potato value chain.

Celebrating International Potato Day: Goodrich Cereals' Commitment to Innovation, Quality, and Sustainability

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

May 30 marks International Potato Day, a global observance initiated by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to recognize the potato's significant role in food security, nutrition, and livelihoods.

Prince Edward Island Celebrates Second Annual International Day of Potato, Honouring 200 Years of Farming Excellence

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

PEI celebrates the 2nd International Day of Potato, honoring its historic role and global impact. With innovation and sustainability, Island farmers grow 2.6B lbs yearly - feeding over 25 million people and securing the future of this vital crop.

Peak of the Market Ltd. and Keystone Potato Producers Association celebrate International Day of Potato

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 29, 2025.

On May 30, International Day of Potato, Peak of the Market Ltd. and the Keystone Potato Producers Association proudly recognize the dedication and hard work of Manitoba’s potato growers.

PotatoPro Launches Interactive Mapping Features on International Day of Potato

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 29, 2025.

Food Innovation Online Corp., the company behind the leading potato industry portal PotatoPro.com, is proud to announce the launch of its 'PotatoPro Puts You on the Map' initiative.

Sinobake 500–600kg/h Compound Potato Chip Line – Turnkey Solution for Crispy, Consistent Chips

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 29, 2025.

Sinobake’s compound potato chip production line delivers high-efficiency output of 500–600kg/h with precise mixing, shaping, frying, and seasoning—ideal for scalable, consistent snack manufacturing.

Krispfood presents equipment solutions for the Indian snack market

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 28, 2025.

In 2024, together with its partners in India, SV Agri, Kuipers has launched Krispfood Solutions. Krispfood is a subsidiary, specifically developed with the Indian market’s needs in mind.

Royal Avebe sets starch potato price for 2024 harvest at EUR 115 per ton of potatoes

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 28, 2025.

Royal Avebe has now processed all the potatoes from the 2024 campaign. The cooperative is closing the cultivation year positively with a higher processing quantity than originally planned.

James Hutton Institute to Host ‘Potato – The Path to a Bright Future’ Webinar on International Day of Potato

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 28, 2025.

Join the James Hutton Institute's webinar on May 30, International Day of Potato, to explore UK potato production challenges and innovations in breeding, sustainability, AI tools, and pest control. Hosted by NPIC and Professor Ingo Hein.

International Day of the Potato Celebrations have started Around the Globe #InternationalDayOfPotato

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 28, 2025.

Around the world, celebrations are well underway for the 2nd International Day of the Potato, Friday, May 30th. Launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and themed 'Shaping History, Feeding the Future'

Flikweert Vision Reaches Milestone: 300th QualityGrader Delivered to First Customer Quaak Potato B.V.

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 27, 2025.

Flikweert Vision celebrates a milestone with the delivery of its 300th QualityGrader to Quaak Potato B.V.—their very first customer who believed in them from the start. A full-circle moment honoring partnership and innovation.

NSSPL Expands Global Footprint with Exporting 5 TPH Frozen French Fries Processing Line

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 27, 2025.

From India to World. Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (NSSPL), a leader in turnkey food processing solution, has added another feather to its cap with the successful export of a 5 tonnes per hour (TPH) fully automatic French Fries Processing Line.

NSSPL is Back at PROPAK MENA 2025 - Showcasing Turnkey Excellence in Cairo

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 27, 2025.

Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (NSSPL) has announced its return to PROPAK MENA 2025, the region’s premier exhibition for processing and packaging technologies. 

Potato.Cosmos.Culture: DKHV and UNIKA Launch Global Campaign for 2nd International Day of Potato 2025

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 26, 2025.

In celebration of International Day of Potato, DKHV & UNIKA launch a LinkedIn series on May 24, 2025, showcasing the potato’s global impact on food, culture, and innovation—plus a postcard campaign for key decision-makers. #PotatoCosmosCulture

Foreign Material Contamination: How Intralox prevents the Top 5 Causes of Conveyor Foreign Material Contamination in Food Processing

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on May 25, 2025.

Intralox unveils updated strategies and tools to prevent the top 5 causes of conveyor-related foreign material contamination (FMC), helping food processors enhance safety, reduce recalls, and extend belt life through proactive prevention.