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April 07, 2025
Lutosa invests over EUR 200 million in expansion potato processing capacity
Lutosa, the Belgian producer of frozen potato products, is about to complete an investment in Waregem worth more than 200 million (USD 216 million). 
April 06, 2025
PotatoEurope 2025 Demonstration Fields Planted in Excellent Conditions at Wageningen University & Research (WUR)
Preparations for PotatoEurope 2025 are underway at Wageningen University’s Lelystad site. Alegria potatoes, known for high yield and disease resistance, are planted. The event on Sept 3-4 will showcase innovations in harvesting and cultivation.
April 05, 2025
FAO Food Price Index stable in March 2025
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 127.1 points in March 2025. Declines in cereals and sugar price indices offset increases in those of meat and vegetable oils, while the dairy price index remained stable.
April 04, 2025
North Korea: Earlier Potato Planting Brisk
Earlier potato planting is being hastened in rural areas across the DPRK. Agricultural workers in South Hwanghae Province finished earlier potato planting in the shortest time.
April 04, 2025
Vive Expands AZteroid FC 390 Canadian Label to More Crops, Unlocking Greater Disease Control
Vive Crop Protection had announced a label expansion for AZteroid™ FC 390 in Canada, bringing its proven disease control to a wider range of crops including sugarbeets, radishes, and a group of high-value root vegetables. 
April 03, 2025
Lamb Weston Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results; Reaffirms Fiscal Year 2025 Outlook
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) has announced its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 and reaffirmed its full year financial targets for fiscal 2025.
April 03, 2025
Innovate UK funds wireworm control project
Emerald Research Ltd (ERL) and a leading potato grower in South West England have won an eighteen-month Innovate UK project to tackle the ever-growing problem of wireworm damage in potatoes.
April 03, 2025
FPS Food Process Solutions Continues to Invest in US-Based Manufacturing and Services
FPS Food Process Solutions ("FPS"), a global leader in turn-key food processing solutions, further reiterates its commitment to the US market with major investments in US-based manufacturing and services.
April 03, 2025
Potato Breeding breakthrough: First Skin-Transplant Potato Variety Obtained Plant Breeders’ Rights
KeyGene's new potato variety, developed using the 2S1® graft hybrid technique, combines Pimpernel's drought-resistant skin with Bintje's high yield. This breakthrough offers faster, cost-effective breeding for sustainable crops.
April 02, 2025
Colombia: Pepsico inaugura centro de almacenamiento
PepsiCo inauguró en Colombia el centro de almacenamiento de papa más moderno de Latinoamérica, con capacidad para 20 mil toneladas y una inversión de USD 80.000 millones.
April 02, 2025
Zixin Group Achieves A Breakthrough In Sweet Potato Crisps And Fries Snack Products
SGX Catalist-listed Zixin Group Holdings Limited, a leading biotech-focused sweet potato company, has achieved a breakthrough in producing sweet potato chips and fries.
April 02, 2025
WPC Webinar: The Ecosystem Elements of Potato Sustainability by John Mesko
The World Potato Congress hosts a webinar on potato sustainability with John Mesko, CEO of PSA, on April 16, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST. It covers a comprehensive program that supports farmers in adopting better practices and sharing their story.