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Grimme updates two-row VARITRON potato harvesters

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

GRIMME introduces the new generation of the two-row, self-propelled VARITRON series potato harvesters. The optimisation of the series focused on the new cab with a revised operating concept and various improvements.

Eagle Eye Produce Revolutionizes Potato Sorting with AI-Powered Technology

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

Eagle Eye Produce’s Idaho Falls facility is redefining potato packing with AI-powered graders, robotic sorters, and upgraded lines to boost speed, reduce waste, and improve quality—delivering smarter, more consistent results for customers.

World Potato Congress supports FAO in launch of the second International Day of Potato: 'Shaping History, Feeding the Future'

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

Following the successful inaugural observance last year, FAO has to announce the theme for the International Day of Potato 2025: Shaping history, feeding the future.

Side Delights Offers Shoppers Healthy, Filling, Easy-to-Prepare Potato Options for French Fries at Home

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

Fresh Solutions Network® (FSN) offers shoppers a way to prepare healthy steak fries and potato wedges at home with Side Delights

KARLAND Agrarprodukte Reports Stable Supply and Early Planting for 2025 Potato Season in Thuringia, Germany

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

In Thuringia, KARLAND Agrarprodukte GmbH & Co. KG reports an average 2024 table potato harvest with stable regional supply, increasing imports from Egypt, steady prices, and good progress in early potato planting for the 2025/26 season

Enactus UPEI's Spuds2Suds: Turning Potato Waste into Sustainable Soap and Community Support

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

UPEI students created Spuds2Suds, a soap made from surplus PEI potatoes. The eco-friendly project won top prizes at Enactus Regionals, donates a bar to food banks for each sold, and is now available locally. Next stop: Enactus Nationals in Calgary.

GB Potatoes Secures Three-Year Future for the 'Fight Against Blight' Project with New Funding Commitment

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

GB Potatoes funds the FAB project for 3 years, boosting UK efforts to monitor and combat potato late blight. Led by James Hutton Institute, FAB provides vital real-time insights on blight strains and resistance, strengthening sector resilience.

SIAL Canada 2025: Celebrating Canadian Leadership and Innovation in the Global Food Industry

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

SIAL Canada 2025 highlights Canada as the Country of Honour, celebrating its leadership in food innovation. The event will feature over 1,000 exhibitors, 70+ conferences, and expert-led sessions, shaping the future of the agri-food industry.

How weather and reduced imports 'heated up' the potato market in Azerbaijan

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

Despite the beginning of the new potato harvest season in Azerbaijan, prices for this popular root vegetable still remain at record high levels.

Albert Bartlett Launches £3 Million “Roll on Jersey Royal Season” Campaign to Kick Off Jersey Royal Potato Harvest

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

Albert Bartlett’s £3 million ad campaign celebrates the Jersey Royal season, highlighting traditional farming, real farmers, and the crop’s heritage. The feel-good ad features chef Michel Roux and a Bellamy Brothers soundtrack, launching in May.

Key Technology and PPM Technologies Introduce New Fully-Integrated Nut Processing Line

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

Key Technology (Key) and PPM Technologies (PPM), both members of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Group, introduce their new fully-integrated nut processing line.

Lamb Weston faces a class action lawsuit for failing to give Washington workers proper breaks

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

Lamb Weston faces a $14M class action lawsuit in Washington over unpaid breaks and overtime at its potato processing plants, including a closed Connell french fry facility. Workers seek damages; Lamb Weston denies the claims.

2025 Tariffs and Trade: What is Next for the Global Food Industry?

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

Escalating US-China tensions and tariffs exceeding 100% are disrupting global supply chains, driving up prices on key ingredients like rice, oils, and spices, and forcing food businesses worldwide to adapt amid tightening markets.

16th Potato Industry Development Conference in Tengzhou in Eastern China promoted industrial investment

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

The 16th Tengzhou Potato Industry Development Conference was recently held in Tengzhou, located in the Shandong Province in Eastern China, to promote industrial investments and tap development potential. 

Utz Unveils Limited Edition Lemonade Chips with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to Support Childhood Cancer Research

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

Utz® launches limited-edition Lemonade Potato Chips in partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. A portion of sales (up to USD 25000) supports childhood cancer research. Available through August online and at major retailers.

Agropack Solutions Showcases Groundbreaking Post-Harvest Technology at GRAY Farms, Scotland

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

As GRAY Farms hosted a showcase of cutting-edge post-harvest technology, potato farmers and agricultural innovators gathered in Portsoy, Scotland. Organised by Agropack Solutions Ltd, a leader in agricultural solutions.

Ukraine: A Fresh Start for Reno LLC with Marcelissen Potato Processing Technology

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 23, 2025.

Reno LLC is a potato processing company rooted in the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine. After a turbulent period, their factory needed to be rebuilt to restart production. With resilience and determination they have made a fresh start.

Leaders in the Field: Expert Jury Announced for PotatoEurope 2025 Innovation Award

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 23, 2025.

PotatoEurope 2025, held Sept 3–4 in Lelystad, will feature the Innovation Award recognizing top potato sector innovations. A diverse expert jury will select winners, with strong global interest and the event nearly sold out.

NSSPL Debuts at Foteg Istanbul 2025 with Cutting-Edge Turnkey Post Harvest Solutions!

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 22, 2025.

Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (NSSPL) has announced its debut at Foteg Istanbul 2025, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion.

Herbort Knife Peeler: Precision and Efficiency for Premium Food Processing

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 22, 2025.

The Herbort Knife Peeler 830 is a continuous mechanical peeling machine designed for high-precision peeling of a wide range of products, including potatoes, carrots, beets, and other tubers.

Urgent Call for CIPC Residue Data to Safeguard UK Potato Storage Standards

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 22, 2025.

CRMG urges UK potato growers to submit CIPC residue test data from 2024/25 storage to support the temporary MRL. Just one test per store is needed. Submit by 31 May to help protect the UK’s potato storage future.

Trump's Trade War, Tariffs Might Hit America's Beloved French Fries

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 21, 2025.

Trump’s tariffs threaten Canada-sourced canola oil, crucial for frying french fries. With rising oil costs, restaurants may raise prices, switch oils, or cut profits—making fries a luxury instead of a cheap staple.

Farmers in Iceland devastated by worst potato harvest in over 30 years

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 21, 2025.

Iceland, known for its resilient farming systems and limited but high-quality agricultural output, faced a historic setback in 2024. According to Statistics Iceland, the nation harvested just 5,514 tons of potatoes, down 24.5% from 7,298 tons in 2023.

Goodrich Cereals Launches Frozen Flavored French Fries: A Crispy Revolution in Snacking

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 21, 2025.

Goodrich Cereals launches flavor-infused frozen French fries in Onion Chilli, Classic Salted, and Oregano. Ready in 3 minutes, preservative-free, and packed with taste in every bite — it's a crispy, convenient snacking revolution!

European potato genome: small gene pool with large differences

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 20, 2025.

A research team has decoded the genome of historic potato cultivars and used this resource to develop an efficient method for analysis of hundreds of additional potato genomes.

Demand strengthening slightly for Idaho potatoes

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 15, 2025.

Potato supply from Idaho is lower than it was at this time last year.

Wyma Strengthens Support for North American Potato Industry

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 15, 2025.

At Wyma, the belief is strong that robust industry associations are vital to the continued success and innovation of the agricultural sector. That's why Wyma has announced membership with leading potato industry organisations across North America.

Reading Bakery Systems Promotes Andrew Jones to Project Manager

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 15, 2025.

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), the world’s leading manufacturer of baked snack production systems, has promoted Andrew Jones to Project Manager.

Hungritos Serves Innovation on a Platter at FHA-Food and Beverage 2025

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 15, 2025.

Hungritos, a rising leader in the frozen potato-based snacks segment owned by Iscon Balaji Foods Pvt Ltd successfully marked its presence at FHA–Food & Beverage 2025, one of Asia’s premier international food and hospitality trade shows.

Potato farming with drones: Technology advancements in Western Australian horticulture

By PotatoPro (Food Innovation Online Corp) from PotatoPro Feed All News English. Published on Apr 14, 2025.

On April 11, 45 potato growers and industry stakeholders gathered near Pemberton for a high-tech field event coordinated by PotatoLink and the Potato Growers Association of WA.
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