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Swiss Innovators xFarm Technologies and Bühler Partner to Drive Sustainability in the Agri-Food Sector
maart 10, 2025

Bühler and xFarm Technologies partner for sustainability monitoring along the whole agri-food value chain

xFarm Technologies, the Swiss tech company specialising in the digitalisation of the whole agri-food sector, supporting more than 500,000 farms on a total area of 8.3 million hectares every day
Elorn Plants joins Europatat, a specialist in seed potatoes production and sales based in Brittany, France
maart 09, 2025

French seed potato developer Elorn Plants joins Europatat

Europatat warmly welcomes Elorn Plants, a specialist of seed potatoes production and sale based in Finistère, in western Brittany (France). The region is known worldwide for the quality of its seed potato production and the earliness of its shipments.
"From research to the fields, it's a partnership built on trust and innovation." – Andy Diercks, Potato Farmer at Coloma Farms and Amanda Gevens, UW–Madison Plant Pathology Specialist . (Courtesy: University of Wisconsin)
maart 09, 2025

UW–Madison researchers and Wisconsin farmers work together to produce healthy potato harvests

Andy Diercks, a fourth-generation potato farmer from the small village of Coloma in central Wisconsin, is blunt about the difficult realities facing family-owned farms today.
Pioneering Potato Farming: Mr. and Mrs. Compelio’s Rooftop Greenhouse Success (Courtesy: Nelio Compelio)
maart 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.
In February 2025, the FAO Food Price Index increased, mainly due to rising prices of sugar, dairy, and vegetable oils.
maart 08, 2025

The FAO Food Price Index rose in February 2025, driven by higher sugar, dairy and vegetable oil prices

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 127.1 points in February 2025, up 2.0 points (1.6 percent) from its revised January level. While the meat price index remained stable, all other price indices rose, with the most significant increases recorded for sugar, dairy and vegetable oils.
maart 06, 2025

Belpotato.be roept op om getekende contracten correct uit te voeren

Met verbazing verneemt Belpotato.be de voorstellen van enkele afnemers van aardappelen waarbij ze éénzijdig vanuit de afnemer de gecontracteerde hoeveelheden verminderen zonder enige vorm van overleg bij reeds getekende contracten.
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Icedream Global Shines at Gulfood 2025 with Premium Frozen Potato Delights
maart 06, 2025

Icedream Global Shines at Gulfood 2025 with Premium Frozen Potato Delights

Icedream Global Pvt Ltd, a leading name in the frozen food industry, made a strong impact at Gulfood 2025, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade show, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Las importaciones de papas fritas congeladas en Brasil aumentan un 25% en 2024, impulsadas por la creciente demanda y avances logísticos
maart 04, 2025

Brasil: tendencias en el consumo de papa pre-frita congelada

Las papas fritas congeladas se han vuelto cada vez más populares entre los consumidores brasileños, ya que son una opción sabrosa y práctica de preparar.
McCain Foods advances regenerative farming with innovative initiatives, ensuring a sustainable future for French fries.
maart 04, 2025

McCain Foods Launches Regen Fries. Campaign rewards Consumers for Exploring Regenerative Agriculture’s Impact on the Future of Fries

McCain Foods, the maker of 1 in 4 fries worldwide, is making big strides towards its regenerative agriculture commitment, digging in with the aim to help combat climate change over time and secure the future of everyone’s favorite food, the golden French fry.
The Packer’s Christina Herrick presents Greg Halverson, president and board chairman of Black Gold Farms, with the 2025 Potato Person of the Year Award on Feb. 24.
maart 04, 2025

Gregg Halverson named 2025 Potato Person of the Year

Gregg Halverson’s career in the potato industry started at a young age, grading potatoes with his grandfather. Family has continued to be a major theme of his career as he worked with his father and now works with his children as president and board chairman of Grand Forks, N.D.-based Black Gold Farms.
Ted Tschirky, newly elected NPC President, addresses the Board at the 2025 Washington Summit, highlighting the need for stronger state and federal relationships
maart 03, 2025

Ted Tschirky of Washington Elected National Potato Council President

The National Potato Council (NPC) installed its 2025 roster of Executive Committee leaders this week at the organization’s annual Washington Summit. During the Annual Meeting of the Voting Delegates, Ted Tschirky of Pasco, Wash., was elected to serve as the Council’s President for the next 12 months. 
Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou visits frost-affected potato fields
maart 03, 2025

Cyprus Potato Farmers to receive support after cold weather devastates their crops

Cyprus potato producers will receive financial aid and compensation after their crops suffered damage from recent cold weather and hail, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said
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McCain Foods drives sustainability forward: Supporting farmers, reducing environmental impact, and building stronger communities for a better future
maart 02, 2025

McCain Foods Releases 2024 Global Sustainability Report

With the release of the global 2024 Sustainability Report, McCain Foods continues to make progress towards its goal to provide products that are more sustainably sourced – delivering good food to consumers, while supporting the communities where it operates.
Discover Blackfoot: Idaho's Potato Capital and Home to the Idaho Potato Museum
maart 01, 2025

Blackfoot, Idaho: The 'Potato Capital of the World' Where Comfort Food Reigns Supreme

Blackfoot, Idaho, known as the "Potato Capital of the World," is home to the Idaho Potato Museum and delicious comfort food spots like Rupe’s Burgers. Visitors can enjoy potato-themed attractions, the annual Potato Festival, and outdoor adventures at Hell’s Half Acre. This underrated city offers a perfect mix of food, history, and nature.
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maart 01, 2025

HyFun Foods teams up with HarvestEye to use AI to drive its potato business

Gujarat-based HyFun Foods, one of India’s leading potato processors and a big player in the frozen potato products industry, has formed a strategic partnership with UK-based pioneering crop insights company HarvestEye to introduce its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology in India.
Hungritos: Serving #MouthTinglingTaste and #BiteSizeHappiness – Bold Flavors, Innovative Snacks, and Sustainable Solutions at Gulfood 2025!
februari 25, 2025

Hungritos Showcases Innovative Food Solutions at Gulfood 2025

Hungritos, a leading brand in the global food industry owned by Iscon Balaji Foods Pvt Ltd, proudly participated in Gulfood 2025, the world’s largest annual food and beverage event, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from February 17 th to 21 st , 2025. The company unveiled its latest range of innovative food products, reinforcing its commitment to quality, taste, and sustainability.
Sticomax acquires Dutch sector colleague FoodeQ Engineering and becomes one of the largest machine builders for the food industry in the Benelux.
februari 25, 2025

Sticomax Acquisition of FoodeQ Engineering enhances Presence in the Food Industry in the Benelux Region and Beyond

Belgian machine builder Sticomax, the holding company above the companies IntOCon (BE), StuMaCo (BE), Romonta (NL), ViwateQ (NL) and DutchTecSource (NL), is acquiring Dutch sector colleague FoodeQ Engineering. 
Calbee to Launch Operations at Setouchi Hiroshima Factory
februari 24, 2025

Calbee opens next-generation Potato Processing Factory in Setouchi Hiroshima

Calbee, Inc. has announced that its newly constructed Setouchi Hiroshima Factory in Hiroshima City will commence operations on January 13, 2025. This facility is Calbee's first new factory in Japan in nearly 19 years.

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