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Belgian potato groups launched a campaign to tackle large surpluses after high production and weak demand. On April 18, consumers can buy 5 kg for EUR 2 directly from growers, with half of proceeds donated to Food Banks.

Heat and Control will showcase snack processing innovations at SNX 2026, including high-speed packaging, precise seasoning, and water recirculation tech that cuts freshwater use by up to 75%, improving efficiency, sustainability, and product quality.

KRONEN posted a record €22M (USD 25.3M) turnover in 2025, up 5%, driven by global projects and its Urschel partnership. It expanded production, launched new food-processing machines, advanced automation, and strengthened training and retention.

El exceso de oferta en Europa, especialmente desde Francia, junto a las dificultades climáticas, está obligando al sector de la patata en España a reforzar los contratos y ajustar sus estrategias comerciales ante un mercado más incierto.

Tras un 2025 marcado por sobreoferta y caída de precios, el sector de la papa en Argentina reduce un 12% la superficie sembrada en el sudeste bonaerense para buscar mayor equilibrio, eficiencia y sostenibilidad en la campaña 2025/2026.

SINOBAKE has announced its participation in Modern Bakery Moscow 2026, where the company will present its production solutions for potato chips, biscuits, cookies and other bakery products.

Patatas Lázaro, empresa familiar valenciana con más de 80 años en el sector agroalimentario, ha obtenido la Medalla de Oro de EcoVadis, situándose entre el 5% de las compañías con mejor desempeño en sostenibilidad a nivel global.

Colombia eliminó los derechos antidumping sobre las papas fritas congeladas de la UE procedentes de Bélgica, Alemania y los Países Bajos, restableciendo el acceso pleno al mercado y poniendo fin a una disputa de seis años en la OMC.

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.

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 producers in the Red River Valley of Minnesota and North Dakota are facing delays in securing seasonal workers through the H-2A visa program, raising concerns about potential impacts on the 2026 crop year.

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.

Lamb Weston’s 19mm Triple Cooked Chunky Chips, the latest variant to be added to the Stealth range, have been awarded the "Approved Product" accolade from the Craft Guild of Chefs as they become available to foodservice.

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.

The World Potato Congress Inc. is now calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from parties interested in hosting the 15th and 16th World Potato Congresses to be held in 2030 and 2032.

Ethiopia potato cooperatives are rebuilding after conflict, with farmers in Tigray and the Gamo Zone using improved seed, training and finance to restore production and strengthen food security.

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.

In the field of active soil cultivation, GRIMME presents the new generation of rotary tiller, the GF series, with the ‘Go-Clean concept’. The new generation combines the previous models of the GR and GF series in one machine.