Potato News

The long, hard road to profiting from potatoes
January 10, 2020

The long, hard road to profiting from potatoes

For as long as Monique Vlok can remember, her father, Frans, produced vegetables on rented land near Citrusdal. When the company he worked for was bought out, he took his package and in 2003 cashed in all his investments to buy the farm Valskuil.
A famous farmers' cooperative in Holland joins hands with Pune-based potato supply chain S.V. Agri to develop and produce high-yield varieties uniquely suitable for Indian conditions.
January 09, 2020

New joint venture of Agrico and S.V. Agri to offer high quality seed potatoes in India

A famous farmers' cooperative in Holland joins hands with Pune-based potato supply chain S.V. Agri to develop and produce high-yield varieties uniquely suitable for Indian conditions.
More Smiles In 2020: Lay's Kicks Off Search For People Creating Joy Across The Country; Unveils Three New Flavors To Smile About
January 09, 2020

More Smiles In 2020: Lay's Kicks Off Search For People Creating Joy Across The Country; Unveils Three New Flavors To Smile About

Most Americans (66 percent) consider themselves 'happy' people, while 33 percent go out of their way to smile at strangers - according to Lay's 2020 Smiles Survey.
How Digitalization of the Supply Chain will Reduce Global Food Waste
January 09, 2020

How Digitalization of the Supply Chain will Reduce Global Food Waste

The scale of the global food waste problem is staggering. According to reports, 1.6 billion tons of food are lost or wasted every year, equating to a total value of $1.2 trillion being wiped from the supply chain.
Key Technology acquires Herbert Solution, expanding its potato processing equipment portfolio
January 08, 2020

Key Technology acquires Herbert Solutions, expanding its potato processing equipment portfolio

Key Technology, a leading global designer and manufacturer of digital sorting, inspection, conveying and other processing equipment, has acquired Herbert Solutions, enhancing its portfolio of potato and vegetable equipment solutions.
Lamb Weston launches 'The DUKES', a Proper British Chip that is a cut above the average!
January 08, 2020

Lamb Weston launches 'The DUKES', a Proper British Chip that is a cut above the average!

It’s the moment the entire country has been waiting for – discerning citizens rise up and prepare to rejoice in this great British occasion as Lamb Weston launches ‘The DUKES’,elegantly exciting, perfect pub chips.
Potato Prices unlikely to Drop to ₹8-10 a kg this Year: Experts
January 08, 2020

Potato Prices unlikely to Drop to 8-10 INR a kg this Year: Experts

Potato prices are likely to remain firm this year because of a fall in acreage for the new crop in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, the two top producing states.
2020 Potato contract negotiations underway
January 07, 2020

2020 Potato contract negotiations underway

Negotiations are underway for next year’s potato grower contracts in Washington.
McCain Foods Announces 2018 Top Potato Growers at Annual Manitoba Awards Banquet
January 07, 2020

McCain Foods Announces 2018 Top Potato Growers at Annual Manitoba Awards Banquet

Annual event caps off 40th Anniversary celebrations in 2019 highlighted by CAD 75 Million in investments at facilities in Portage la Prairie and Carberry.
Celebrate 10 years of baby potato innovation with 'My Tasteful Selections' Campaign
January 07, 2020

Celebrate 10 years of baby potato innovation with 'My Tasteful Selections' Campaign

Welcome to 2020! The Tasteful Selections team is excited to share milestone news with retail and foodservice customers as well as consumers everywhere. Tasteful Selections is celebrating its 10-year anniversary!
Prosecco-flavoured Pringles: Did festive snack break EU law?
January 07, 2020

Prosecco-flavoured Pringles: Did festive snack break EU law?

Prosecco and pink peppercorn: it was a fantasy combination of flavours designed to excite consumer tastebuds over the Christmas holiday period in 2018.
Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2020 Results
January 06, 2020

Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2020 Results

Last week Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) published its fiscal Second Quarter 2020 results. Highlights: Net sales increased 12% to $1,019 million, Income from operations increased 11% to $194 million, Net income increased 18% to $140 million...

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