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Potato Expo in Dallas brings growers, suppliers and industry leaders together. NPC CEO Kam Quarles says the event is a must-attend opportunity to reconnect the potato community, spark new ideas and help shape the future of the industry.

Ellips–Elisam shows how True-AI boosts quality, capacity and labor savings at Fruit Logistica 2026, Hall 6.1, Booth A50, with real grower results from Wada Farms and Pioneer Potatoes.

El mayor evento anual de abastecimiento de alimentos y bebidas del mundo
regresa en enero con dos sedes completamente vendidas y un récord de
280.000 m² de espacio expositivo

Aunque la demanda global de productos de papa sigue creciendo, la sobreoferta europea, la guerra de precios y el avance de productores de bajo costo están obligando a los actores tradicionales a reorientarse hacia eficiencia, valor agregado y mercados premium.

En Estados Unidos, la FDA avaló la papa Russet Burbank II de J. R. Simplot, una variedad GMO desarrollada con resistencia natural al *Phytophthora infestans*, al considerarla tan segura como las convencionales y capaz de reducir pesticidas y mejorar el almacenamiento.

Agricultores franceses protestaron contra el acuerdo UE–Mercosur arrojando toneladas de patatas frente al Parlamento, denunciando competencia desleal y exigiendo mayores salvaguardas para proteger a la agricultura europea.

Spain’s sweet potato supply is low due to weather, keeping demand and prices high. Marta Guerra’s nursery continues growing plants, noting rising consumer interest, strong Spanish quality vs imports, and ongoing water challenges.

As Kuipers Food Processing Machinery marks its 40th anniversary, the Dutch equipment specialist reflects on decades of technical refinement, market-focused innovation and a consistent commitment to efficiency and sustainability.

As the Union Budget 2026 is unveiled, India’s potato sector has urged the government to take decisive and time-bound policy action to transform the industry into a strong driver of farmer income growth, food processing expansion and export-led development.

OptiServe B.V. has commissioned its Xcalibur 1450 optical sorter at JEPO – Jepuan Peruna Oy in Jeppo, Finland. The system now sorts baby potatoes, cubes, slices and fries, boosting quality, yield and efficiency with advanced optical classification.

FPS Food Process Solutions, a global leader in turn-key food processing solutions, and subsidiary GEM Equipment of Oregon, launches VersaFry as the latest collaborative innovation, specifically targeted to the growing snack and appetizer market.

McCain Foods India announced that its product McCain Cheesy Pizza Fingers has been honoured with the NIQ BASES Breakthrough Innovation Award 2025.

Peak of the Market won GFS’s 2025 Regional Supplier Partner Award for excellence in quality, reliability, and collaboration, recognizing its efforts to supply local produce to Manitoba’s restaurants through the Markon Local brand.

Pakistan can double potato export earnings by focusing on industrial varieties and processing. Rising production, global demand, and quality seeds boost growth, while value addition opens high-value markets and stabilizes farmer incomes.

360 ONE Asset will invest about USD 70 million in Iscon Balaji Foods to expand processing capacity, strengthen farmer supply chains, upgrade cold storage, launch new value-added products, and grow exports to new international markets.

Emsland Group unveils Emjel® LC 15, a plant-based starch enabling gelatin-like jellies and gums under atmospheric cooking, offering smooth texture, clear appearance, improved heat stability, lower energy use, and access to vegan markets.

Lamb Weston has launched its retail range in Malaysia, bringing restaurant-quality frozen fries to homes. The range features six signature fry cuts with Stealth™ batter, is halal, vegan and gluten-free, and air-fryer friendly.

IFA President Francie Gorman told the 71st IFA AGM that opposition to the Mercosur trade deal, securing a strong CAP budget and tackling rising costs will dominate IFA’s 2026 agenda, warning of food safety risks and pressure on farm incomes EU.