McCain Foods Opens First-Ever Signature Cafe in India to Showcase Its Food Portfolio

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 30, 2026.

McCain Foods has opened its first Signature Café in India at Max Mall in Noida, featuring its potato specialities across burgers, loaded fries and other formats, with plans to explore the concept at additional locations.

Colombia: PepsiCo to invest USD 1 billion and could strengthen its potato supply chain

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 28, 2026.

PepsiCo will invest USD 1 billion in Colombia over five years to expand production and distribution, an investment that could strengthen its potato supply chain, where it is already the country’s largest industrial buyer at around 84,000 tonnes per year.

Deprez Highlights Factory of the Future Approach Through Long-Term Partnership With Pomuni

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 28, 2026.

Deprez will present its interactive 'The Factory of the Future' concept at Fruit Attraction 2026 in Madrid and Interpom 2026 in Kortrijk, demonstrating integrated product handling, automation and optimized product flow from receiving to storage and processing.

Deprez and Pomuni Continue a Generations-Long Partnership in Potato Processing

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 28, 2026.

Pomuni and Deprez mark a partnership spanning generations. From long-standing cooperation to modern automation, their collaboration supports more efficient logistics, increased productivity and continued innovation at Pomuni’s Ranst facility.

Deprez Announces Commercial Partnership with Exeter Engineering

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 28, 2026.

Deprez has partnered with Exeter Engineering to strengthen its presence in North America. The collaboration will focus on providing automated solutions to improve product flow, storage and handling for citrus processors and packers.

HZPC France Begins Construction of New Greenhouse for Mini Potato Tuber Production

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 27, 2026.

HZPC France has begun construction of a new greenhouse in Ruisseauville to produce up to 2 million mini potato tubers, supporting greater production autonomy, improved quality and faster marketing capacity in France.

TNA Solutions Powers Muscat Chips’ Entry into Oman with New 300kg-per-Hour Potato Chip Production Line

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 25, 2026.

TNA Solutions has partnered with Mohammed Riaz & Partner LLC to launch Muscat Chips in Oman with a 300kg/hour potato chip line. The project supports 24 SKUs, 120 packs/minute and future expansion, with a second line already ordered.

Heat and Control to Showcase Potato Processing and Packaging Technologies at Pack Expo International 2026

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 24, 2026.

Heat and Control will showcase potato processing, seasoning, packaging and thermal processing technologies at Pack Expo International 2026, including Cascade Water Recirculation, Symphony Seasoning and Tek-Dry solutions.

Urschel and KRONEN to Showcase Integrated Food Processing Line Solutions at Global Produce and Floral Show 2026

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 24, 2026.

Urschel and KRONEN will showcase cutting and line-building solutions at The Global Produce and Floral Show 2026, including the Little Gem Aspire Dicer and GS 10-2 Slicer, alongside equipment for washing, drying and peeling.

Idahoan Launches Ultimate Mashed Potatoes for Easy Restaurant-Style Meals at Home

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 23, 2026.

Idahoan Foods launches Ultimate Mashed Potatoes, a premium line made with 100% REAL Idaho® Potatoes. Available in Garlic Butter and Loaded Baked varieties, the new range delivers bold flavors and restaurant-style comfort in minutes.

Elisam CombiGrader: One Smart Grading Solution for Potatoes and Onions

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 23, 2026.

Ellips’ Elisam CombiGrader grades potatoes and onions on one compact line, switching between crops within seconds. True-AI and light transmittance technology detect internal and external defects at up to 15 t/h, with a 15-meter footprint.

Polysense opens Chicago office to transform food manufacturing across the US and Canada

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 22, 2026.

Polysense has opened its first US office in Chicago to serve food manufacturers across the US and Canada, expanding its AI-driven quality control and process optimization solutions for potato, bakery, and fruit and vegetable processing.

Record-Breaking El Niño Surges as Global Heat and Extreme Weather Risks Rise

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 21, 2026.

El Niño has reached a record 3.05°C, surpassing the 2015 high. Scientists warn the powerful event could worsen heatwaves, droughts, floods, wildfires and food insecurity as global temperatures continue to rise.

Croptimal Launches Tractor-Mounted Croptiscan 3000 for AI-Based Seed Potato Disease Detection

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 21, 2026.

Croptimal has launched the tractor-mounted Croptiscan 3000, using camera and recognition technology to detect PVY and leaf roll early in seed potato crops, providing smaller growers with an alternative to fully self-driving machines.

Europe Faces One of Its Smallest Potato Harvests as Production Losses Could Exceed EUR 800 Million

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 20, 2026.

Industry forecasts indicate extreme heat and drought could cut potato production by more than 3.5 million tonnes across Great Britain and NEPG countries in 2026, with losses valued at up to EUR 818 million (USD 937.4 million).

Tasmanian Potato Growers Sign Simplot Contracts With Average 2.5 Percent Price Cut

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 20, 2026.

Most Tasmanian potato growers supplying Simplot have signed new contracts after TasFarmers reported an average 2.5 percent price cut, raising concerns over rising production costs and the long-term sustainability of the sector.

Saratoga Potato Chips Recalls J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Chips Due to Undeclared Soy Allergen

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 18, 2026.

Saratoga Potato Chips recalls J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Maryland over undeclared soy. Consumers with allergies should avoid affected packages and return them for a refund.

ELEA Showcases PiCon Process Monitoring Technology for Potato PEF Processing at Advantage Day 2026

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 18, 2026.

ELEA demonstrated PiCon Sense and PiCon Vision on a potato PEF treatment line at PEF Advantage Day 2026, highlighting process monitoring, product quality and production performance while advancing research and industrial PEF applications.

Lamb Weston Appointed Sean M. Krajnik as Vice President of Manufacturing

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 18, 2026.

Lamb Weston has appointed Sean M. Krajnik as Vice President of Manufacturing. He will oversee several U.S. production facilities, bringing more than 25 years of experience in plant operations, operational excellence, and people development.

TECALIT to Present Potato Snack Pellet Processing Solutions at Anuga FoodTec India 2026

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Sep 17, 2026.

Tecalit will participate in Anuga FoodTec India 2026 in Mumbai, presenting potato and cereal snack pellet processing solutions, including production lines for die-cut pellets and laminated potato chips with capacities up to 1,000 kg/hour.

FAM STUMABO to Showcase Industrial Cutting Solutions at PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago

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

FAM STUMABO will showcase the Yuran Hytec 300 EC, SureTec 240 and Centris 400C at PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago, highlighting industrial cutting solutions for potato and food processors focused on efficiency, consistency and yield.

Noida Airport to Support Potato Exports from Uttar Pradesh

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

Uttar Pradesh plans a dedicated potato export facility at Noida International Airport in Jewar, along with a 50-acre Agri Export Hub featuring processing, packaging and gamma-radiation treatment facilities.

Royal HZPC Group: Potato Breeding Is the First Step Towards More Resilient and Sustainable Production

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

Royal HZPC Group highlights how potato breeding can reduce disease pressure and crop protection needs, while Integrated Crop Management and climate adaptation help build more resilient and sustainable production systems.

INTERPOM 2026 Sells Out With 330 Exhibitors From 15 Countries as Potato Industry Focuses on Resilience

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

INTERPOM 2026 will bring 330 exhibitors from 15 countries to Kortrijk, Belgium, from November 29 to December 1. The sold-out trade fair will focus on resilience, innovation and sustainability across the potato supply chain.

Urschel to Showcase High-Capacity Cutting Solutions at Alimentaria FoodTech 2026

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

Urschel will showcase three high-capacity cutting solutions at Alimentaria FoodTech 2026 in Barcelona, including the new Little Gem Aspire™ Dicer, M VersaPro® Dicer and Comitrol® Disc Mill 380 for produce and nut processing.

Survey Finds Americans Increasingly Turn to Food Delivery and Grocery Convenience Services

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

A FinanceBuzz and Bank of America survey finds 63 percent of Americans use food delivery monthly, while high fees influence ordering decisions, with 68 percent abandoning a delivery order after seeing the final cost.

1st International Symposium of Potato to Bring European Potato Sector Together in Madrid

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

The 1st International Symposium of Potato will bring together more than 400 professionals in Madrid on October 5, 2026, to discuss potato production, trade, plant health and opportunities across the European potato value chain.

Global Potato Summit 2026 to Bring Global Potato Industry to Gandhinagar

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

Global Potato Summit 2026, 16–17 Dec in Gandhinagar, brings the global potato industry together for exhibition, conference, networking, awards and farm/factory visits, creating opportunities for business, technology, partnerships and new markets.

Lamb Weston Puts Crunch at the Centre With Really Crunchy Fries for UK Foodservice

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

Lamb Weston is promoting Really Crunchy Fries for UK foodservice, featuring a distinctive rough texture, 9% visible coating and long-lasting crunch, while supporting the range through chef collaborations, industry events and foodservice sampling.

Urschel to Showcase Little Gem Aspire Dicer at Tecno Fidta 2026

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

Urschel will showcase its Little Gem Aspire™ Dicer at Tecno Fidta 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from September 15-18. The compact dicer is designed for continuous produce cutting and streamlined food processing operations.