Noticias sobre las Tendencias Alimentarias

Lamb Weston launches its crispy, Stealth-coated fries in Singapore for the first time, offering four signature cuts at FairPrice stores. Packs use eco-friendly materials, with promo pricing and sampling roadshows starting 22 Nov.

La robótica, la imagen, los sensores y las herramientas basadas en datos impulsarán la innovación en frutas y hortalizas en FRUIT LOGISTICA 2026. El Simposio Científico FRUTIC, el 6 de febrero, destacará avances que están transformando la producción y el manejo poscosecha a nivel mundial.

RBI and CPE form a joint venture to expand Burger King in China from 1,250 to 4,000+ restaurants by 2035. CPE invests USD 350M, gaining 83% ownership, while RBI retains 17%. Focus: expansion, marketing, menu innovation, and operations.

El sector papero colombiano atraviesa una crisis de rentabilidad marcada por precios bajos, clima incierto y falta de planificación, lo que obliga a replantear la producción para evitar pérdidas y asegurar el futuro del cultivo.

La Asociación Brasileña de Papa en Fresco (ABBIN) se propone un objetivo ambicioso, aumentar el consumo de papa fresca un 50% en tres años, pasando de 4 kg por person por año, a 6 kg.

Snack maker Balaji Wafers, which has drawn strong interest from investors and global food companies, is reportedly set to sell a 7% stake to US-based General Atlantic for INR 2,500 crore (USD 282 million).

Potato Processor Agristo integrates sustainability into operations, using Operational Excellence to improve efficiency and reduce water, energy, and raw material use—turning smarter processes into a more responsible future.

SolEdits and Lyckeby have developed CRISPR-edited potatoes with storage-stable starch, removing the need for chemical modification. Once allowed in the EU, this innovation can save 5,000 tonnes of chemicals yearly in Sweden and up to 75,000 across the EU.

JADCO has signed a strategic partnership with Polysense to introduce AI and Digital Twin technologies in its French fries plant, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and automation as part of its agri-industrial transformation.

xFarm Technologies, a Swiss digital agriculture specialist, will participate in Agritechnica 2025 in Hanover (Nov 9–15). At stand D32, Hall 21, the company will showcase new digital, AI-driven and IoT solutions for smarter, sustainable farming.

McCain Foods has agreed to acquire Penobscot McCrum LLC, expanding its North American operations. The deal adds McCrum’s modern Washburn, Maine, facility to McCain’s network, strengthening supply, innovation, and support for local farmers.

La ministra reclamó incorporar una cláusula de salvaguarda agrícola, además de medidas estrictas para impedir la importación de productos que no cumplan las normas europeas de seguridad sanitaria y protección ambiental.

India ha evolucionado rápidamente de ser un importador menor a convertirse en uno de los principales exportadores mundiales de papas fritas congeladas, impulsada por la innovación en el procesamiento de patatas, la agricultura por contrato y la tecnología desarrollada en Gujarat, transformando su panorama agrícola en una industria alimentaria de nivel mundial.

A new potato variety, CIP-Asiryq, developed by the International Potato Center and Indigenous farmers in Peru, resists late blight, cuts fungicide use, cooks faster, and boosts farmer income, offering a climate-resilient solution worldwide.

La empresa Simplot Company, una compañía privada global del sector alimentario y agrícola con sede en Boise, Idaho, ha completado la adquisición de Clarebout Potatoes, uno de los principales productores europeos de productos de papa congelada con sede en Bélgica.

The European Snacks Association releases its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting members’ efforts in resource efficiency, sustainable sourcing, energy savings, and eco-friendly packaging, supporting the EU Green Deal and circular economy initiatives.

Plant protection, bureaucracy, and production costs – these are just some of the issues currently weighing heavily on Germany’s specialty crop sector.

Potato Demo Day 2026 will be held on 2 September 2026 in Westmaas, focusing on knowledge sharing, innovation, and networking. New highlights include the Startup Square and live demos, alongside key programs like the Young Farmers Program and Knowledge Barn.