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SINOBAKE invites industry professionals to attend the Canton Fair, one of the world’s largest and most influential trade events, taking place from April 15 to 19, offering a platform for global business cooperation and innovation in food processing.

The International Potato Center (CIP) and the Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, signed a cooperation agreement in Shenzhen on March 19, 2026, establishing the CIP & AGIS-CAAS Joint Laboratory

Farmton Foods Private Limited held a Vastu Havan and inauguration on 5 March 2026, marking the start of its food processing venture. Part of the Somnath Group, the company plans a frozen potato processing project in Gujarat for fries and hash browns.

Global Potato Summit 2026 (Dec 16–17, Gandhinagar) unites global potato stakeholders. Showcasing India’s rising production, exports, and processing strength, the event will drive innovation, partnerships, and industry growth.

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.

La interrupción de la guerra en Irán en el estrecho de Ormuz amenaza la seguridad alimentaria mundial, al afectar las exportaciones de fertilizantes del Golfo, elevar los precios de la urea y generar escasez que podría reducir los rendimientos agrícolas en países como India, Brasil y China, impulsando el alza de los alimentos a nivel global.

Kyrgyzstan says there is no basis to curb potato imports from China, citing WTO rules and no proven relabeling. Officials urged farmers to sell stored stocks fast, as new harvests and growing trade with China, including corn exports, lift supply.

China has restricted fertilizer exports to protect its domestic market, adding further pressure to global supply chains already affected by disruptions linked to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. China is one of the world’s largest fertilizer exporters, shipping more than USD 13 billion worth last year.

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.

Potato farmers across the Rangpur region in Bangladesh faced a difficult Eid period as unsold harvests, low market prices and mounting losses overshadowed festive celebrations.

Japanese snack maker Yamayoshi Seika has suspended production of several potato chip products due to difficulties in securing fuel, impacting the availability of its well-known Wasabeef chips.

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.

ICAR–Central Potato Research Institute, Regional Station, Modipuram, Meerut, organized a one-day National Potato Fair–2026 on the occasion of National Potato Day, bringing together farmers, scientists, industry representatives and other stakeholders.

Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. wins Best Energy-Efficient Cold Storage Solution award at the Indusfood Manufacturing Excellence Awards for its energy-efficient cold storage infrastructure serving food processing and agri-supply chains.

Mukayras District launched the distribution of 20 tons of improved potato seeds to 120 farmers via the local cooperative, aiming to boost production, expand fertile lands, and support self-sufficiency in key crops.

La Unión Europea e India han alcanzado en gran medida un acuerdo sobre un esperado tratado comercial bilateral, tras casi veinte años de negociaciones. Se espera que el acuerdo elimine alrededor del 90 % de los aranceles de importación y otras barreras comerciales existentes.

Gulfood 2026 made history across two Dubai mega venues, hosting 300,000 visitors and 8,500+ exhibitors from 195 countries. Over 3,500 buyer meetings generated AED 168 billion in deals, reinforcing its status as world’s leading food trade platform.

Harinder Farms, in Punjab, India successfully organized the 3rd Innovative Seed Show, bringing together potato growers, farmers, and agricultural stakeholders to exchange knowledge and discuss the future of crop production and seed potato systems.