Potato News
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.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.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.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.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.From Farm to Fries: The Fry Industry in Kenya Prepares to Welcome the World
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 07, 2026.
Ahead of World Potato Congress 2026, Wanjiru Mambo discusses the growth of Kenya's potato-processing industry, Wedgehut Foods' expansion, supply-chain challenges and opportunities for farmers, local processors and regional markets.Lamb Weston Raises Fiscal 2027 Outlook After Strong First Quarter
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 07, 2026.
Lamb Weston reported Q1 fiscal 2027 net sales of USD 1.67 billion, up 1%, with North America volume growth driving results. The company raised its full-year outlook for net sales, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Diluted EPS.Elea PiCon Sense Wins Silver International FoodTec Award 2027 for Real-Time PEF Process Monitoring
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 07, 2026.
Elea Technology received the Silver International FoodTec Award 2027 for PiCon Sense, a digital platform combining real-time acoustic and vibration monitoring with AI-supported analysis to optimise PEF processing and improve process consistency.Agrico Shares Key Lessons for Building Strong, Sustainable Potato Sectors
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 07, 2026.
Agrico's Michel de Bruin says strong potato sectors need more than quality seed, highlighting the importance of farmer knowledge, functioning markets, enabling regulations and flexible approaches tailored to local conditions.ICAR-CPRI Potato Varieties Cover Nearly 75% of India’s Potato Area
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 07, 2026.
ICAR-CPRI's Kufri Jyoti, Kufri Bahar, Kufri Pukhraj and Kufri Chipsona-1 together cover nearly 75% of India's potato cultivation area. The varieties have boosted productivity, farmer incomes and the potato processing sector.Urschel to Showcase Little Gem Aspire Dicer and Precision Cutting Solutions at SIAL Paris 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 06, 2026.
Urschel will showcase the new Little Gem Aspire Dicer at SIAL Paris 2026 alongside the CCX-D Shredder, Sprint 2 Dicer, Comitrol Processor Model 1700 and Comitrol DM 380, with live cutting demonstrations during the show.India and Netherlands Strengthen Cooperation Through Seed Partnership
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 05, 2026.
India and the Netherlands are strengthening cooperation in the seed sector through the India–Netherlands Seed Partnership. A recent mission included ministerial talks and a seed-sector business roundtable focused on future collaboration.Eagle Eye Produce Completes New Automated Potato Packing Facility in Idaho
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 05, 2026.
Eagle Eye Produce has completed a new red and yellow potato packing facility in Idaho Falls, adding automation and AI-powered optical grading to improve efficiency, quality and flexibility while supporting program growth.Punjab Agricultural University Introduces Four Potato Varieties for Higher Yield and Disease Resistance
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 04, 2026.
PAU Ludhiana has released four potato varieties—PP-101, PP-102, PP-103 and PP-104. Yields range from 142–184 quintals/acre, with PP-103 offering early harvest and PP-104 moderate late-blight resistance. Seed is now available.FAO Food Price Index edges up in September on higher sugar, cereal and vegetable oil prices
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 03, 2026.
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 136.0 points in September 2026, up 2.0 points (1.5 percent) from its revised August level. Price indices for crop-based commodity groups (cereals, vegetable oils, and sugar) all increased from the previous monthIscon Balaji Foods Showcases Hungritos Potato Products at MIHAS 2026 in Malaysia
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 03, 2026.
Iscon Balaji Foods showcased its Hungritos frozen potato portfolio at MIHAS 2026 in Malaysia, targeting stronger Southeast Asian exports through its integrated potato processing, Halal production and IQF freezing capabilities.Ellips to Showcase AI-Powered Potato and Onion Grading Solutions at Global Produce & Floral Show 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 02, 2026.
Ellips will showcase four AI-powered potato and onion grading solutions at the Global Produce & Floral Show 2026 in Orlando, highlighting automation, labor savings, defect detection, higher throughput, CombiGrader and CleanFlow Pre-Sorter.Iscon Balaji Foods Showcases Hungritos CrispX Fries and Wins Saudifood Excellence Award 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 02, 2026.
Iscon Balaji Foods won the Saudifood Excellence Award 2026 and unveiled its Everlasting CrispX fries at The Saudi Food Show in Jeddah, showcasing high-holding performance and its Hungritos frozen potato portfolio.India and Tajikistan Explore Cooperation in Potato Research and Technology
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 02, 2026.
India and Tajikistan are exploring cooperation in potato research, quality seed production and aeroponics technology, with proposed CPRI Shimla visits and training to boost agricultural knowledge and technology exchange.