Potato News

The packaging and processing industries are set for an unparalleled experience as PACK EXPO International 2024, the biggest and most diverse event in its history, takes center stage from Nov. 3–6 at McCormick Place, Chicago.

Southern Biscuits & Gravy, Cheesy Garlic Bread and Wasabi Ginger are some of the most beloved potato chip varieties in Lay's® long history of flavor innovation. But what many might not remember – or even know – is that these flavors wouldn't exist if it weren't for the fans.

The Heat and Control® global design team has been proactively researching and developing innovative technologies and is releasing multiple innovative solutions at PACKEXPO International 2024.

Serán el 7 y 8 de noviembre en la cede central de la empresa, en Joure, Holanda. Una oportunidad única para conocer al equipo, las variedades, y el futuro de la empresa.

Grandes jugadores están invirtiendo en desarrollos industriales en Francia. Los productores de patatas deberán estar a la altura de la circunstancias para cumplir con la creciente demanda de materia prima.

The ADAPT project, funded by the EU Horizon 2020 program, has concluded with significant advancements in developing climate-resilient potatoes, bringing together a multidisciplinary team to enhance stress resilience and breeding strategies for future potato crops.

INTERPOM is the most specialized indoor trade fair in Europe for the entire potato chain. From November 24 to 26, 2024, 330 exhibitors from 15 countries will welcome growers, contractors, processors, packers, buyers, and traders of fresh and processed potatoes to their stands at Kortrijk Xpo.

Eqraft® believes the future of agriculture lies in automation and smart technology. With its 40-year legacy in the industry, the Dutch machine builder is leading this technological revolution. They offer turn-key solutions for high-volume grading, weighing, and packing, helping agri factories worldwide to overcome daily challenges. 

Himalaya Food International Ltd. (listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange under ticker HIMIN), formerly known as Himalya International Ltd., is India's largest frozen and canned food processing company

Countries must start curbing emissions immediately, according to the UN Emissions Gap Report 2024.

Heat and Control will showcase their latest innovations in snack food, french fry, process prepared and sustainability equipment solutions at this year's Gulfood Manufacturing.

A pesar de las altas temperaturas y las dificultades en la siembra, el balance de la temporada es muy bueno.

Governor Josh Shapiro visited start-up company Folkland Foods, located in Waterford, Erie County, to announce a USD 3 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) investment in the company.

Potato harvest has begun in Aksaray, one of Turkey's top 10 provinces for potato production, where 80 percent of the population earns a living from agriculture and animal husbandry. Aksaray ranks first in many areas of animal husbandry in the country.

Einride, a freight mobility company that provides digital, electric and autonomous technology, has announced its partnership with PepsiCo, with a fleet of digitally optimized electric trucks live in Memphis, Tennessee.

Royal Avebe's starch potato campaign is in full swing. The initial results show good quality of the starch potatoes delivered. 

Kuipers Food Processing Machinery will showcase at Interpom 2024, showcasing their advanced snack and frozen food processing solutions, including potato chip and French fry production plants.

Potato farmers have been hit by rising costs and bad weather affecting harvests. Robert Strathern, of Fairfields Farm at Wormingford, near Colchester, described a wet spring that delayed the harvest, making it a 'race against the clock and the weather.'