World Potato Congress Inc.

Company Description

World Potato Congress Inc is organizer of the World Potato Congress, held every three year and covering all aspects of the potato chain.

In 2012 the World Potato Congress was held in Edinburgh, Scotland
In 2015 the World Potato Congress was held Beijing, China
In 2018 the World Potato Congress was held in Cusco, Peru
~~In 2021 the World Potato Congress will be held in Dublin, Ireland~~
In 2022 the World Potato Congress was held in Dublin, Ireland
In 2024 the World Potato Congress was held in Adelaide, South Australia

In 2026 the World Potato Congress will be held in Nairobi, Kenya

Product Types offered by this company

- - Industry Associations

News for this Company

From freshly harvested potatoes to ready-to-cook fries, Wanjiru Mambo demonstrates how Wedgehut Foods adds value to Kenyan potatoes and creates new market opportunities for local growers.

October 09, 2026

From Farm to Fries: The Fry Industry in Kenya Prepares to Welcome the World

Ahead of World Potato Congress 2026, Wanjiru Mambo discusses the growth of Kenya's potato-processing industry, Wedgehut Foods' expansion, supply-chain challenges and opportunities for farmers, local processors and regional markets.

Young participants in Kenya take part in hands-on potato planting activities as part of the WPC 2026 ‘Growing the Future’ Youth Legacy Program, building practical agricultural skills for a sustainable future.

September 22, 2026

World Potato Congress Launches 'Growing the Future' Youth Legacy Program for Kenya WPC 2026

World Potato Congress launches the 'Growing the Future' Youth Engagement & 4K Club Program in Kenya, bringing 40 students from 10 schools together to learn potato production, compete in five categories and build a lasting agricultural legacy.

WPC 2026 Farmers Field Day preparations are underway at FreshCrop, Kenya, bringing farmers and global potato industry stakeholders together for live demonstrations and innovation on 29 October.

September 10, 2026

WPC 2026 Farmers Field Day Takes Shape Ahead of Global Potato Congress in Kenya

WPC 2026 preparations are accelerating in Kenya, with the Farmers Field Day at FreshCrop taking shape alongside new speakers, partners and international registrations ahead of the global potato Congress in Naivasha.

July 29, 2026

Un estudio del CIP/WPC analiza el potencial del procesamiento de papa en la zona andina

Un estudio del CIP/WPC concluye que la zona andina tiene una oportunidad clara para ampliar el procesamiento de papa, sustituir importaciones y agregar valor local, pero para lograrlo deberá desarrollar variedades adaptadas a la industria, fortalecer el acceso a semilla de calidad y mejorar la colaboración entre investigación, productores, semilleristas y empresas procesadoras.