Potato News

Key Technology (Key), a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, announces the appointment of Ricardo Andrade to Director of Latin American Sales.

The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) has announced Xiuyan Zhang, a Ph.D. student at the University of Maine, as the recipient of the organization’s 2024-25 Academic Scholarship. 

Gerard Backx, CEO of the Royal HZPC Group, says there is an imbalance in the Dutch seed potato market. He expects less volume of these potatoes to be available this season. Although there is a good tuber count in many areas, and the harvest should be successful, the wet summer significantly damaged some areas.

El estado de Aguascalientes vuelve a producir papa después de 30 años, volviendo a expandir la difusión del cultivo por el territorio mexicano.

United States' seed potatoes are a unique commodity for their exceptional quality, multiple varieties and stringent certification process. That was the message participants took away from the biannual Seed Symposium, hosted at Potatoes USA’s Denver headquarters in July.

Retail demand and consumption is improving this week and should continue to do so upon the return of schools this week following the summer break.

Branston, one of the UK’s leading potato suppliers, has appointed a new general manager at its Lincoln site as part of its ambitious growth plans.

PoLoPo, a molecular farming pioneer has announced it will begin supplying patatin, the native protein in potatoes, to commercial clients following regulatory approval.

This week, the first potatoes will arrive for Royal Avebe's potato campaign. The potatoes from Avebe's farmer members will be processed into potato starch and potato protein.

Belgian machine builder Sticomax, a leading holding in machine building for the food industry, announces the acquisition of Dutch sector company DutchTecSource (DTS).

World Water Week kicks off August 25-29. The team at PepsiCo Foods North America understands water is both a precious resource and necessary for their business from growing crops, manufacturing and even as an ingredient.

The Triple Pickle Poutine is made with 100% Canadian cheese curds and potatoes, topped with gravy, two deep fried pickles, diced pickles and now, Garlic Dill sauce. The addition of the Garlic Dill makes the pickle factor three-fold and replaces the original Ranch sauce from its predecessor