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At the end of March, potato growers in Brazil are adjusting their strategies in response to the combined impact of adverse weather, input cost pressures, and a market with lower quality and weaker prices, despite advances in innovation.

Hungritos participated in Foodex Japan 2026, held from March 10 to 13 at Tokyo Big Sight. The 51st edition brought together over 3,000 exhibitors from 74 countries, showcasing global food and beverage innovations.

The Idaho Potato Commission board approved an increase to its budget for the fiscal year ending August 31, following strong potato production in 2025 and continued momentum in the market.

Heat and Control will showcase snack processing innovations at SNX 2026, including high-speed packaging, precise seasoning, and water recirculation tech that cuts freshwater use by up to 75%, improving efficiency, sustainability, and product quality.

El exceso de oferta en Europa, especialmente desde Francia, junto a las dificultades climáticas, está obligando al sector de la patata en España a reforzar los contratos y ajustar sus estrategias comerciales ante un mercado más incierto.

KRONEN posted a record €22M (USD 25.3M) turnover in 2025, up 5%, driven by global projects and its Urschel partnership. It expanded production, launched new food-processing machines, advanced automation, and strengthened training and retention.

Patatas Lázaro, empresa familiar valenciana con más de 80 años en el sector agroalimentario, ha obtenido la Medalla de Oro de EcoVadis, situándose entre el 5% de las compañías con mejor desempeño en sostenibilidad a nivel global.

McCain Foods India presented an immersive culinary concept at Aahar 2026 with a premium exhibition stall themed "AM to PM – Urban Day-to-Night," designed to reflect real-world HORECA environments across different dining occasions.

Lamb Weston’s 19mm Triple Cooked Chunky Chips, the latest variant to be added to the Stealth range, have been awarded the "Approved Product" accolade from the Craft Guild of Chefs as they become available to foodservice.

The World Potato Congress Inc. is now calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from parties interested in hosting the 15th and 16th World Potato Congresses to be held in 2030 and 2032.

Iran war disruption in the Strait of Hormuz threatens global food security as Gulf fertiliser exports are hit. Rising urea prices and supply shortages could cut crop yields in India, Brazil and China, pushing food costs higher worldwide.

Alimentado con energía solar y equipado con sensores y aprendizaje automático, el robot es capaz de monitorear cultivos de papa y apoyar la agricultura de precisión.

The Kraft Heinz Company has introduced the HEINZ Dipper, a newly designed fry box with an integrated ketchup compartment that allows consumers to dip fries easily while on the go.

Stackable chips like Pringles are made from potato leftovers such as small pieces and scraps. These are turned into puree, dried into flakes, milled into powder, and shaped into uniform chips, reducing waste and making production more sustainable.

Van der Linde family grows its seed potato business in Krummhörn through innovation, quality, and strong partnership with HZPC, expanding from 45 to 196 hectares while investing in modern storage, sorting, and sustainable farming technologies.

HyFun Foods is investing USD 108 million in a new manufacturing facility in North Gujarat, expected to be ready by late 2026. This expansion will more than double its French fries capacity to 245,000 tonnes and potato specialties capacity to 40,000 tonnes.

La adopción de nuevas tecnologías y prácticas de agricultura regenerativa en el cultivo de papa está permitiendo a los productores reducir hasta un 20% el uso de agroquímicos y avanzar hacia una producción más sostenible.

El agronegocio brasileño inicia marzo de 2026 con incertidumbre climática y presiones económicas. Lluvias intensas afectan cultivos como la papa, mientras el sector apuesta por eficiencia e innovación.