Potato News

Duane Hill, managing director at Haith in their booth at Potato Expo 2020
January 02, 2024

Haith highlights Innovations in Potato Handling Equipment at Potato Expo

Haith, a leading manufacturer of potato handling equipment in the United Kingdom, will kick start the new year by putting the spotlight on three new innovations at Potato Expo 2024 in Austin, Texas.
Doritos makes a range of 'Flamin' Hot' nachos which are sold around the world
January 02, 2024

Too hot? Spicy Doritos seasoning sparks Adelaide workplace safety complaint

Workers at a crisp factory in South Australia have complained that a spicy ingredient is affecting their health.
Two Pringles flavors come out on top globally
December 28, 2023

Pringles Original and Sour Cream and Onion are the favorite flavors in all markets globally

A recent review of top-selling Pringles flavors in every corner of the globe shows that people can agree on two things: Original and Sour Cream & Onion Pringles.
Potato production through zero-tillage with straw mulch (PZTM)
December 28, 2023

CIP Introduces Zero Tillage Potato Farming Innovation in India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Peru

Zero tillage not only boosts soil fertility and raises carbon stocks but also prolongs the potato growing season by harnessing the residual moisture after the rice harvest.
Potato Prices Spike Again in Bangladesh As Reports of Crop Damage Due to Cyclone Michaung Pour In
December 28, 2023

Potato Prices Spike Again in Bangladesh As Reports of Crop Damage Due to Cyclone Michaung Pour In

After Cyclone Michaung, heavy rains caused crop damage, leading to a decrease in supply and subsequent price spikes. Potato prices may remain high until the affected areas recover their potato production capacity.
New processing line for table potatoes in Bayern, southern Germany
December 28, 2023

New processing line for table potatoes in Bayern, southern Germany

Tolsma-Grisnich has completed a project in Germany for the processing of table potatoes.
Expanding Foreign Markets: U.S. Chief Agricultural Negotiator to Address Potato Expo 2024
December 27, 2023

Expanding Foreign Markets: US Chief Agricultural Negotiator to Address Potato Expo 2024

Potato Expo 2024 is primed to be a unique opportunity to explore the world of potatoes, network with industry leaders, and gain insights into the future of this essential crop.
Sustainable cooperation in Brabant's potato processing industry
December 27, 2023

Joint project by the potato processing industry in Brabant (the Netherlands) focused on sustainability

Agristo, Peka Kroef, Lamb Weston and Duynie have teamed up to create a groundbreaking partnership with a view to sustainability and ecological awareness.
Frito-Lay's U.S. Snack Index Predicts 2024 Trends Amidst an Increasing Time Crunch
December 27, 2023

Frito-Lay US Snack Index Predicts 2024 Trends

The fifth annual US Snack Index confirms what many of us are feeling – there are simply not enough hours in the day. A lack of time to prepare, eat and enjoy meals – especially among parents and younger generations – will blur the once-clear line between 'snacks' and 'meals' in 2024.
Haith's Mobile Grader PRO SF 2400s.
December 27, 2023

Diamond celebrations for Haith's mobile potato grader

The UK's leading designer and manufacturer of vegetable handling equipment is celebrating the diamond anniversary of its mobile grader.
Brasil: aumentan los precios pese a un aumento en la oferta
December 26, 2023

Brasil: aumentan los precios pese a un aumento en la oferta

En Brasil la semana pasada los volumenes de venta de papa aumentaron, a pesar de un aumento paralelo en el volumen ofertado.
Brotes de la patata granadina 'copo de nieve' (Cortesía: UGR)
December 26, 2023

España: rescatan variedad al borde de la desaparición

La universidad de Granada, España, rescata a una variedad llamada Copo de Nieve de su desaparición por haber sido abandonado su cultivo.

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