World Potato Congress Inc.

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Company Description

World Potato Congress Inc is organizer of the World Potato Congress, held every three year and covering all aspects of the potato chain.

In 2012 the World Potato Congress was held in Edinburgh, Scotland
In 2015 the World Potato Congress was held Beijing, China
In 2018 the World Potato Congress was held in Cusco, Peru
~~In 2021 the World Potato Congress will be held in Dublin, Ireland~~
In 2022 the World Potato Congress was held in Dublin, Ireland
In 2024 the World Potato Congress will be held in Adelaide, South Australia

In 2026 the World Potato Congress will be held in Nairobi, Kenya

Product Types offered by this company

- Industry Associations

News for this Company

WPC Webinar: The Ecosystem Elements of Potato Sustainability with John Mesko, CEO of the Potato Sustainability Alliance, on April 16, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST.

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.

Pioneering Potato Farming: Mr. and Mrs. Compelio’s Rooftop Greenhouse Success (Courtesy: Nelio Compelio)

March 09, 2025

Seed Potato Production using Apical Rooted Cuttings (ARC) in the Philippines.

Potato farming in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Philippines, spans 11,000 hectares but struggles with limited high-quality seed potatoes. At the World Potato Congress (WPC) 2024 in Adelaide, Australia, experts highlighted Apical Rooted Cuttings (ARC) as a solution to improve yields.

January 28, 2025

HyFarm, become Gold members of World Potato Congress Inc

HyFun Foods, India’s largest processor of potatoes in frozen French fries and potato specialities and its farmer-facing venture HyFarm are now Gold members of the World Potato Congress Inc.’s prestigious 'Sustaining Partner Program'.

January 22, 2025

América Latina: desarrollos en la prevención del Tizón Tardío

Un nuevo sistema ha mejorado la conciencia de los productores sobre las condiciones que favorecen la enfermedad, reduciendo el uso de fungicidas y promoviendo prácticas agrícolas sostenibles.