Potato News
Senegal Reopens Potato Imports After Ten-Month Suspension as Domestic Stocks Run Low
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 10, 2026.
Senegal has lifted its potato import suspension after domestic stocks became insufficient to meet demand. Imports resumed on November 4, 2026, under a quota system, with authorizations valid until December 20.FPS Food Process Solutions Develops New GEM Co-Product Fryer for Hash Brown Production
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 09, 2026.
FPS Food Process Solutions has developed a new GEM Co-Product Fryer for hash browns through collaboration between its China, GEM and global teams. The design features reduced oil volume, integrated cleaning and improved frying performance.FAO Announces 2027 International Day of Potato Theme, Highlighting Climate Resilience and Food Security
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 09, 2026.
FAO has announced 'Roots of resilience: Potatoes in a changing climate' as the theme for the 2027 International Day of Potato on 30 May, highlighting the crop’s role in climate adaptation, food security, biodiversity and rural livelihoods.Royal HZPC Group Reports EUR 450 Million Revenue as Potato Market Pressures Weigh on Profit
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 07, 2026.
Royal HZPC Group reported EUR 450 million in revenue and EUR 3 million net profit for 2025/2026 despite weak potato prices. The company suspended its dividend while investing in potato breeding, new varieties, digital systems and IPM integration.Shri Vibracion Introduces 35 TPH IoT-Enabled Automated French Fries Handling System
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 07, 2026.
Shri Vibracion has developed a 35 TPH IoT-enabled French fries handling system, integrating PLC, HMI, SCADA and optical sorting to boost production efficiency, reduce manual intervention and enable remote monitoring and predictive maintenance.FAO Food Price Index edges down in October, with commodity price indices easing except for sugar and vegetable oils
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 06, 2026.
The FAO Food Price Index fell 1.2 percent in October 2026 as cereal, dairy and meat prices declined. Vegetable oil prices edged up, while sugar rose sharply. The index remained 5.9 percent higher than a year earlier.Agrico Opens New Research Centre to Develop Disease-Resistant and Climate-Resilient Potato Varieties
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 05, 2026.
Agrico has opened a new potato research centre in the Netherlands. The facility will support faster breeding of disease-resistant, climate-resilient potato varieties, strengthening innovation and Dutch food security.TOMRA Food Launches AI-Powered TOMRA 4A Potato Sorter with Capacity of 100 Tonnes per Hour
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 05, 2026.
TOMRA Food has launched the AI-powered TOMRA 4A optical potato sorter, capable of processing up to 100 tonnes per hour. Featuring three-way sorting and LUCAi technology, the machine improves sorting accuracy, reduces waste and maximises crop value.Traditional Potato Storage in Kashmir Faces Decline, Threatening Indigenous Varieties
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 04, 2026.
Traditional potato storage pits in Kashmir's Gurez valley are disappearing, threatening indigenous potato varieties and seed-saving knowledge. Scientists warn that climate change, migration and land pressures could accelerate genetic diversity loss.Foodera Technologies to Showcase Five Potato Processing Brands at INTERPOM 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 04, 2026.
Foodera Technologies will showcase five potato processing brands at INTERPOM 2026 in Belgium, presenting integrated solutions for pre-cleaning, peeling, cutting, drying, forming and frying, alongside new digital and energy efficiency developments.Iscon Balaji Foods Showcases Hungritos Frozen Potato Products at Makro HoReCa 2026 in Thailand
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 04, 2026.
Iscon Balaji Foods showcased its Hungritos frozen potato snacks at Makro HoReCa 2026 in Thailand. Live demonstrations highlighted Everlast CrispX fries and specialty products as the Indian processor sought distribution partnerships in Southeast Asia.TNA robag Quantum Becomes First VFFS Packaging System to Win Good Design Award Gold
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 04, 2026.
tna robag Quantum has become the first vertical form fill seal packaging system to win a Good Design Award Gold. The automated solution delivers up to 300 bags per minute, with a self-configuring setup designed to improve efficiency and reduce waste.HZPC Potato Days 2026 to Highlight New Varieties and the Future of Sustainable Potato Growing
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 03, 2026.
HZPC Potato Days 2026 will take place November 4–6 in Joure, the Netherlands, showcasing potato varieties, breeding innovations and sustainable cultivation under the theme Growing Your Future.FAM STUMABO Nearly Doubles French Fry Blade Production Capacity with New Manufacturing Facility
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 03, 2026.
FAM STUMABO has nearly doubled its French fry blade production capacity with a third manufacturing facility. Investments in automated and semi-automated equipment support more output, special cuts and expanded production of industrial cutting blades.Solana Group Invites Potato Industry Professionals to Open Days 2026 in the Netherlands
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 03, 2026.
Solana Group Open Days 2026 will take place November 4–6 in Emmeloord, the Netherlands, bringing potato industry professionals together to explore innovations, exchange experiences and discuss future developments.PataFEST Research Identifies Potato Varieties with High Resistance to Black Dot and Silver Scurf
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 03, 2026.
NEIKER researchers in the PataFEST project evaluated potato varieties for resistance to black dot, silver scurf and Fusarium dry rot. The studies identified varieties with greater resistance, offering insights for potato breeding and storage methods.Agrico to Host International Variety and Seedling Show 2026 in the Netherlands
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 03, 2026.
Agrico will host its International Variety and Seedling Show in the Netherlands from November 4–6, showcasing new potato varieties, breeding innovations and global cooperation under the theme 'Varieties of Life.'AfricaBlight Network Launched at the World Potato Congress 2026 to Advance Late Blight Management in Africa
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 03, 2026.
AfricaBlight Network launched at the 2026 World Potato Congress in Kenya to strengthen regional collaboration, research, disease forecasting and sustainable late blight management, reducing crop losses and improving potato production across Africa.Dubai Hosts Four Major Food and Beverage Exhibitions, Showcasing Global Manufacturing Innovation
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 03, 2026.
Dubai brings together 2,500 exhibitors from 79 countries for four major food exhibitions, showcasing manufacturing innovation, food security, advanced technology and supply-chain resilience from November 3–5 at Dubai World Trade Centre.Netherlands: Potato and Seed Onion Harvests Near Ten-Year Average Despite 2026 Drought
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 02, 2026.
The Netherlands' ware potato harvest is expected to fall 17 percent to 3.5 million tonnes in 2026, according to Statistics Netherlands. Seed onion production is forecast to decline 15 percent, while sugar beet output is also expected to decrease.Twentebelt Launches TwenteStack Self-Stacking Spiral Belt for Food Processing
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 02, 2026.
Twentebelt launches TwenteStack, a self-stacking spiral belt designed to reduce friction, mechanical wear and energy consumption. Compatible with existing OEM systems, the belt is available worldwide for new installations and retrofits.VAVI Appoints Aviko’s Dick Zelhorst as Chairman to Lead Dutch Potato Processing Industry
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 01, 2026.
VAVI has appointed Aviko’s Dick Zelhorst as its new chairman, succeeding Stephan van Kuik. He will focus on strengthening the Dutch potato processing industry, sustainability and sector competitiveness.Dr. Rahul Chaturvedi Wins Global Industry Award at World Potato Congress 2026 in Kenya
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 01, 2026.
Dr. Rahul Chaturvedi of Tuberosum Technologies received a Global Industry Award at World Potato Congress 2026 in Kenya, where he highlighted the potential of hybrid true potato seed to transform potato production in Asia and Africa.CIP Showcases Potato and Sweetpotato Innovations at Africa Science & Innovation Forum 2026
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 01, 2026.
CIP showcases potato and sweetpotato innovations at ASIF 2026 in Addis Ababa (27–29 October), highlighting quality seeds, biofortification and climate-smart agriculture to boost food security and livelihoods across Africa.FrietHoes Produces First Fries at Its New Factory in Nieuw-Vennep
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Nov 01, 2026.
FrietHoes celebrates a major milestone as the first fries roll off the production line at its new factory in Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands, following months of construction, installation and preparation.The Potato Company Presents Potato Show 2026: New Varieties, TPC Awards and More
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 30, 2026.
The Potato Company (TPC) will host its Potato Show from 4–6 November 2026 in Emmeloord, the Netherlands, showcasing new varieties and presenting the 2026 TPC Awards to breeders of Havana and Riva.Modi Inaugurates Expanded Banas Dairy French Fries Plant in Gujarat, Capacity Rises to 5 Tonnes per Hour
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 30, 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Banas Dairy's expanded French fries plant at Sanadar, Banaskantha, Gujarat, raising capacity from 2 to 5 tonnes per hour with a ₹51.65 crore investment in India's potato processing.EUROPLANT Strengthens Its Presence in the British Potato Market with New UK Subsidiary
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 29, 2026.
EUROPLANT is expanding its presence in the UK with a new subsidiary led by James Paice, strengthening partnerships, seed potato sales and variety licensing while introducing new potato varieties INA and FILIPA to the British market.World Potato Congress 2026 Opens in Kenya, Bringing Together Delegates From Nearly 70 Countries
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 29, 2026.
World Potato Congress 2026 opened in Naivasha, Kenya, bringing together delegates from nearly 70 countries to explore potato research, agricultural innovation, sustainability and global partnerships for food security, nutrition and trade.Farm Frites Opens New Frozen Fries Factory in Saudi Arabia
By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Oct 28, 2026.
Farm Frites has launched a frozen fries factory in Saudi Arabia with Americana Foods, producing 70,000 tonnes annually. The facility supports local potato farming, strengthens supply chains and advances Vision 2030, with plans to double capacity.