Potato News

Seaweed biostimulant Algifol to Debut at British Potato 2023

August 16, 2023

From ocean to potato fields: Seaweed biostimulant Algifol to make waves at British Potato Show

A biostimulant brand that is increasingly popular with potato growers will make its debut at this year’s British Potato show in Harrogate. Algifol, which is a seaweed-based biostimulant, will be on stand 123A in Hall 1 at the November event.

Idahoan® Mashed Potatoes Seasoned with Hidden Valley® Original Ranch®

August 16, 2023

Idahoan® Foods launches shredded potatoes with Bold flavors including Hidden Valley® Original Ranch®

Idahoan® Foods – the leading producer of quality, packaged potato products in the U.S.– expands its portfolio with the launch of Idahoan® Potato Shreds.

August 16, 2023

Reyco Systems Appoints Patrick Hester as Director of Sales and Marketing

Reyco Systems, a growing name in the food processing equipment industry, is thrilled to announce a significant enhancement to its team with the appointment of Patrick Hester as the Director of Sales and Marketing.

From left to right: Dr. Maximo Torero, FAO Chief Economist, Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director-General FAO, Mr. Julio Eduardo Martinetti, Ambassador of Peru to Italy, Dr. André Devaux, WPC Director, and Mr. Christian Barrantes, Vice Minister of MIDAGRI, Peru.

August 16, 2023

World Potato Congress Receives Invitation to Deliver Address During the 43rd Session of the FAO Conference in Rome

Earlier in July, the World Potato Congress was honored to receive an invitation to deliver an address during the 43rd session of the FAO Conference in Rome, Italy.

Expanded API Now Available for the Trimble Agriculture Cloud, Creating an Open Environment Benefiting Farmers and Their Partners.

August 10, 2023

Trimble Agriculture Cloud introduces expanded API, creating an open environment benefiting farmers and their partners

Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced the release of its flexible API for the Trimble Agriculture Cloud, an industry cloud that streamlines farming operations.

August 10, 2023

Increasing demand for potatoes from Kurdistan in Gulf countries

Following a satisfactory experience with exporting potatoes to the United Arab Emirates in recent weeks, several other Gulf states are now lining up to buy the starchy vegetable produced from the farms of the Kurdistan Region

Potato Next, The Dutch Potato Cooperation

August 10, 2023

PotatoNext is the name of the new Agrico, Nedato and Leo de Kock cooperative focused on table potatoes

Agrico, Nedato and Leo de Kock announced the name of the new, independent cooperative of common consumption potatoes: PotatoNext. This joint cooperative marks an important milestone in the potato industry and will be the result of a close collaboration between the three renowned companies.

KC-SWEET PURPLE is rich in beta-carotene, iron and zinc.

August 09, 2023

Kenya leads Eastern Africa with release of climate-adaptive and nutritious purple-fleshed sweet potato variety

The International Potato Center (CIP) has collaborated with Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) to release the KC Sweet Purple variety of sweet potato in an effort to tackle ongoing climate challenges facing farmers in Kenya.

Lay's® kettle cooked Ruffles® all dressed brings flavors of the great white north to Lay's flavor swap fan favorites

August 09, 2023

Lay's® Kettle Cooked Ruffles® All Dressed - Canada's favorite - back on the shelves in the United States

Since 2021, Lay's Flavor Swap potato chips have brought unexpected yet unforgettable twists to fan-favorite Frito-Lay chips, bringing smiles to snackers everywhere.

BEPPCO Beirut Erbil Company for Potato Products

August 08, 2023

Beirut Erbil For Potato Products Company Becomes a Member of SNAC International

Beirut Erbil For Potato Products, a leading potato processing company based in Erbil , has achieved a significant milestone by becoming a member of SNAC International.

As a contract confectionery packing company, Kingsway Confectionery required a packaging solution for a wide range of products. TNA solutions met this need exceptionally

August 08, 2023

TNA feeding ambitions: Increasing capacity by adding extra packaging machine

Kingsway Confectionery, a renowned family-owned company specialising in packaging retail-ready products for over 30 years, has strengthened its position as a leading confectionery packaging company in Australia through its longstanding partnership with TNA solutions.