Potato News from Asia

April 16, 2024

Indian potato processor HyFun Foods unveils new brand identity, logo and brand mascot!

Since its establishment in 2015, HyFun Foods has been a dynamic force in the global food industry, known for its premium-quality processed foods and vegetables.

PoLoPo Unveils SuperAA Platform: Protein Biofactory in Potato

April 10, 2024

Potatoes as Factory for proteins: PoLoPo Unveils SuperAA Platform

PoLoPo, a molecular farming pioneer, has announced its SuperAA platform, the first step to producing proteins in common plant crops. Currently potatoes are grown at greenhouse scale to produce the potato protein patatin as well as the egg protein (!) ovalbumin.

Jeroen Bakker and Engel Louwes: Accelerating India's Agricultural Flywheel with Innovative Potato Farming Strategies

April 08, 2024

Jeroen Bakker and Engel Louwes: looking for Innovative strategies for Potato Farming in India

One of them is in the middle of his career. The other is already retired. Both are embarking on a new adventure. In a country that is a feast for the eyes, but where they are even more impressed by the openness of the people.

Japan sets safe residue level for 1,4SIGHT® in potatoes, paving the way for optimized storage practices worldwide.

April 05, 2024

Import Tolerance for 1,4SIGHT® Secured in Japan, Boosting Global Potato Trade

In a significant stride towards facilitating global potato trade, 1,4GROUP and DormFresh has announced the attainment of Import Tolerance for the sprout inhibitor 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene (1,4-DMN) in Japan.

Global Potato Shortage Looms as India's Export Soars Amidst Crop Challenges

April 02, 2024

Potato Export from India Soars despite Crop Challenges due to tight supplies globally

In a surprising turn of events, the export of potato varieties for processing from India has skyrocketed in January 2024, surging approximately sevenfold.

April 01, 2024

Equipment Manufacturer Kanchan Metals Lays Foundation Stone for New Plant Near New Delhi

Kanchan Metals, a company importing and manufacturing food processing equipment in India, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Recently, the company laid the foundation stone for a new plant near New Delhi.

Shandong Star Company's Innovative Potato Agricultural Machinery Stole the Show at AgriTek/FarmTek Exhibition

March 31, 2024

Shandong Star Company's Potato Agricultural Machinery Stole the Show at AgriTek/FarmTek Exhibition

From March 12 to 15, 2024, Shandong Star Company participated in the AgriTek/FarmTek exhibition in Astana, Kazakhstan, together with Kazakhstani dealers.

March 27, 2024

BEPPCO introduces a new potato snacks brand 'Win'

Beirut Erbil Potato Products Company has introduced its latest innovation to the market: 'Win', a new line of natural potato chips to the snack market in Iraq.

Nripendra Jha, CEO at Technico Agri. Sciences Ltd

March 26, 2024

Technico Agri. Sciences Ltd.’s Newly-Appointed CEO Nripendra Jha Promises Pioneering Groundbreaking Solutions

Nripendra Jha has been with ITC Limited for over 16 years, and he was previously the Business Head at Technico Agri before being promoted to the position of CEO.

Hungritos Trade Show Triumph: Making Waves at Foodex Japan, Gulfood, and World Food India

March 25, 2024

Hungritos potato products are making waves at trade shows in Japan, Dubai and India

After successful trade shows - Foodex Japan 2024, Gulfood 2024, and World Food India – Indian-origin brand Hungritos has its hands full to meet overwhelming export orders for its frozen potato products in 2024.

Banas Dairy Completes Cutting-Edge Cold Storage Facility for Potatoes

March 25, 2024

Banas Dairy Completes Cutting-Edge Storage Facility for Potatoes for Processing

Banas Dairy has just completed a new 10,000 MT capacity cold storage facility for storing potatoes used in Amul's potato products.

March 03, 2024

Beirut Erbil For Potato Products Company won the award for the Best Iraqi Snacks Product at the National Iraqi Trade Forum

March 02, 2024

Iscon Balaji Foods is Promoting Sustainable Farming

Promoting sustainability across the potato value chain, food processing company Iscon Balaji Foods (IBF) is promoting sustainable farming across its farms in India.

February 14, 2024

SV Agri Hosts its Annual Variety and Seed Farm Show 2024

Hemant Gaur SV Agri recently organized its Annual Variety and Seed Farm Show in Jalandhar from January 8th to January 10th

The Plant Sciences Division of the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC), in a Variety Evaluation Committee (VEC) meeting on potatoes held on November 16, 2023

February 12, 2024

Variety Evaluation Committee in Pakistan has approved additional Potato Varieties for Commercial Cultivation

Pakistan's Variety Evaluation Committee (VEC) has recommended repeat one-season trials for four table potato varieties - Cristina, GR-t33-13-2 (SANDRA), Rosegarden, and Primnsk - at research stations in Abbottabad and Islamabad.

February 12, 2024

Iscon Balaji Foods' Sustainable Potato Farm Revolution: Transforming Lives, Securing Futures

Iscon Balaji Foods Pvt Ltd's growing French fry production has caused a revolution in potato cultivation that has transformed the lives of over 8,000 farmers across India.

Pakistan-Korea join hands to boost potato seed production in Pakistan

February 11, 2024

South Korea assists Pakistan to boost its local seed potato production

PR&P, PARC, Pakistan and the Republic of Korea are collaborating on Technical Cooperation Projects (TCP), notably focusing on seed potato production

NSSPL Hosts Honorable High Commissioner of Tanzania for Productive Interaction!

February 03, 2024

Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd (NSSPL) Hosts Honorable High Commissioner of Tanzania

Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd (NSSPL) had the distinct honor of welcoming Her Excellency Mrs. Anisa K. Mbega, the esteemed High Commissioner of Tanzania, along with her distinguished team, to NSSPL headquarters.

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