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Sales Leadership Changes at Solynta: Mark Hoogendoorn to Drive Global Expansion of True Potato Seeds
January 12, 2025

Sales Leadership Changes at Solynta: Mark Hoogendoorn to Drive Global Expansion of True Potato Seeds

Mark Hoogendoorn has joined Solynta as Sales Lead as per January 1, 2025. In this role, he is responsible for leading the Sales and Business Development team and expanding the commercial introduction of Solynta’s true potato seeds around the globe.
Lamb Weston Commits to Landmark Green Fertilizer Contract Advancing Sustainable Agriculture
January 12, 2025

Lamb Weston Commits to Landmark Green Fertilizer Contract Advancing Sustainable Agriculture

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., a leading global potato supplier, has announced its partnership with Atlas Agro for the procurement of locally produced, green fertilizers. 
Vibes are sold in Iceland but will launch in more stores later this year
January 12, 2025

McCain Foods United Kingdom Launches New Crispy and Fluffy Potato Snack

McCain Foods United Kingdom has revolutionized the frozen food aisle with its latest innovation—a potato snack that perfectly combines the crispiness of a crisp with the fluffiness of a fry. This bold new creation offers a fresh take on potato snacks, designed to deliver an irresistible texture and flavor experience.
USDA Appoints 11 Members to the Board of Directors for Potatoes USA
January 12, 2025

USDA Appoints 11 Members to the Board of Directors of Potatoes USA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of 11 members to Potatoes USA’s Board of Directors. The appointees include nine producer members and one public member, who will serve three-year terms that expire Feb. 28, 2028.
Shark Tank India-featured Beyond Snack raises USD 8.3 million in Series A funding round
January 11, 2025

Shark Tank India-featured Beyond Snack raises USD 8.3 million in Series A funding round

Kerala-based banana chips maker Beyond Snack has secured USD 8.3 million in a Series A funding round led by 12 Flags Group, a consumer-focused fund started by Rakesh Kapoor, the former global CEO of Reckitt Benckiser. 
Agristo continues negotiations with stakeholders in North Dakota to build a first production plant in the United States.
January 10, 2025

Belgian Fries manufacturer Agristo selects North Dakota to build first production plant in the United States

Agristo is investing up to USD 450 million to build its first U.S. production facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota, driven by increasing demand for frozen potato products in North America.
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Analyse internal browning of potatoes
January 07, 2025

Turn every harvest into maximum value with the AI potato grader

Every grower and packer dreams of ideal growing conditions for perfect quality potatoes. Of course, the reality remains that quality changes every season. Still your customers will expect the same high standards. Labor shortages and strict demands add to the pressure, making it harder to run an efficient operation.
Specialty Crops Secure USD 650 Million in Additional Funding for USDA Initiative
January 07, 2025

Specialty Crops Secure USD 650 Million in Additional Funding for USDA Initiative

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s updates to the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) initiative, which include an additional USD 650 million investment.
Despite good harvest of potatoes, Kazakhstan limits exports to Russia and Belarus
January 07, 2025

Despite good harvest of potatoes, Kazakhstan limits export to Russia and Belarus

The Union of Potato and Vegetable Growers of the Republic of Kazakhstan, summing up the results of 2024 noted an increase in the potato harvest and its stable export demand
Schematic illustration of the hybrid network based on CNF and DFNKF, highlighting the residues exploited for functionalization and interaction with CNF. The halogenated derivatives, DF(I)NKF and DF(F5)NKF, were obtained substituting the Phe in the second
January 06, 2025

Sustainable hydrophobic cellulose paper for packaging could soon be a reality!

The aim was to create hydrophobic paper by exploiting the mechanical properties and water resistance of cellulose nanofibres, and so produce a sustainable, high-performance material suitable for packaging and biomedical devices. This involved a supramolecular approach, i.e. combining short chains of proteins (peptide sequences) that do not chemically modify the cellulose nanofibres.
Kolkata, West Bengal, Potato sellers in the city face inspection after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee cracked down on ministers for trading the tubor with neighbouring states. (courtesy: DEBASISH BHADURI)
January 06, 2025

Potato sellers in West Bengal upset over restrictions on sale

Potato vendors and cold storage owners in West Bengal are unhappy after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ordered restrictions in the last week of November 2024 on selling produce to neighbouring States. It has led losses for all the stakeholders, they claim.
ThermoLace HDE joining accessory
January 06, 2025

LugDrive Series 8140: An Easy Drop-in Replacement for Hygienic Lug-driven Conveyor Belts

With Intralox LugDrive™ Series 8140 belting, food industry manufacturers can now purchase high-quality, hygienic lug-driven belts supported by Intralox’s expertise and guarantees. 
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Tummers Flake line
January 05, 2025

Tummers USA Inc Reflects on a Successful 2024

Tummers Food Processing Solutions, a global leader in potato processing technology, is headquartered in Hoogerheide, The Netherlands. Tummers provides cutting-edge solutions to the potato processing industry worldwide, including potato flake lines, French fry lines, and Freshpack lines.
Ivette Acuña B. Agr. Eng. Ph.D.Phytopathologist, Agricultural Research Institute, INIA Chile
January 05, 2025

Early Warning Systems for Sustainable Potato Late Blight Management: a World Potato Congress Webinar by Ivette Acuña

The World Potato Congress has presented the upcoming webinar: Implementation of an Early Warning System for Sustainable Preventative Management of Potato Late Blight.
Despite steady monthly increases for most of 2024, primarily driven by dairy, meat and vegetable oil prices, FAO Food Price index overall in 2024 remained below its 2023 levels
January 04, 2025

Despite steady monthly increases for most of 2024, FAO Food Price index overall in 2024 remained below its 2023 levels

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) stood at 127.0 points in December 2024, down 0.6 points (0.5 percent) from its November level, as decreases in the price indices for sugar, dairy products, vegetable oils and cereals more than offset increases in meat.
China’s sets out on a mission to protect potatoes from climate change
January 04, 2025

China Sets Out on a Mission to Protect Potatoes from Climate Change

Chinese scientists are working urgently to safeguard potato crops - a critical food source worldwide - against the growing threat of climate change. 
JBT Corporation Completes Settlement of its Voluntary Takeover Offer of Marel hf. and Commences Trading as JBT Marel Corporation
January 04, 2025

JBT Corporation Completes Settlement of its Voluntary Takeover Offer of Marel hf. and Commences Trading as JBT Marel Corporation

JBT Marel Corporation (NYSE and Nasdaq Iceland: JBTM) has completed the settlement of its voluntary takeover offer to acquire all validly tendered shares of Marel hf.
Rabobank's Potato Market Experts to Share Insights at Potato Expo 2025
January 03, 2025

Rabobank's Potato Market Experts to Share Insights at Potato Expo 2025

Rabobank is excited to kick off the New Year by participating in the Potato Expo 2025 in Orlando, Florida. Renowned potato market experts, Stephen Nicholson, Global Sector Strategist – Grains & Oilseeds, and David Magaña, Senior Analyst – Horticulture, will be available at the Rabo AgriFinance booth (#712) to engage with attendees and discuss critical trends and opportunities in the agricultural sector.

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