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PepsiCo plans to invest up to Rs 5,700 crore (USD 665 million) in India by 2030, mainly to expand the manufacturing capacity of its foods business. The investment will focus primarily on three manufacturing facilities located in Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Tamil Nadu.

Madhya Pradesh is emerging as a strategic hub for India’s French fry potato industry, driven by early harvests, suitable soil conditions, rising processor-grade cultivation, and expanding cold storage and agro-processing infrastructure.

Advent will invest USD 150 million in Gujarat-based Iscon Balaji Foods through a USD 215 million Series A round, supporting expansion of its frozen potato products business across Asia, the Middle East, Australia and other global markets ahead.

West Bengal govt lifts interstate potato movement restrictions, easing trade for farmers. Move expected to improve market access, reduce local oversupply, and boost prices. Earlier curbs had limited sales outside state during peak harvests.

HyFarm partners with Sri BioAesthetics Pvt. Ltd. to deploy microbiome-driven soil immunity, reducing diseases and improving potato yield, seed quality, and processing consistency via SoilFirst™ trials in Gujarat and Punjab.

Rising El Niño risk threatens potato supply by disrupting temperature and rainfall. Heat, drought, and excess moisture cut yields and quality, strain supply chains, and raise prices, underscoring the need for climate resilient farming systems.

The bumper potato harvest in West Bengal's Singur has led to a price crash and large-scale wastage. On the ground, heaps of potatoes are lying in the open, with produce rotting and farmers dumping stock.

Bikaji Foods International has announced that its founder, Chairman and Whole-Time Director Shiv Ratan Agarwal passed away on April 23, 2026, according to a regulatory filing submitted to stock exchanges.

The International Potato Center (CIP) has appointed Dr. Sudhanshu Singh as the Regional Director for South Asia and Director of the CIP South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC).

Manter, together with its Indian partner Allround (India) Vegetable Processing Machines, delivered two new lines to Balaji Wafers in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, in early 2026. The installation consists of two M2 XXL weighers and two SemiPack packaging machines.

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.

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.

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.

Lay's®, the potato chip brand from PepsiCo, has launched a refreshed brand identity in India as part of the company's largest global brand refresh in nearly 100 years.

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.

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.