Diepvriesfrites en aardappelspecialiteiten

PM Modi will inaugurate World Food India 2025 on Sept 25 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The 4-day mega event will showcase India as a food hub, with 21 nations, 150 global participants, pavilions, summits and ₹770cr (USD 92.4 Million) PMFME support.

Ahmedabad-based HyFarm, a vertical of the HyFun Group, has launched a first-of-its-kind farm school designed to take knowledge out of classrooms and into the fields where farmers work.

McCain Foods will establish Madhya Pradesh’s largest food processing plant. On July 3, Pierre Danet and Mainak Dhar met Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav to formalize the landmark INR 4,000 crore (USD 480 million) investment

Hungritos showcased innovative potato snacks at Fine Food Australia 2025, Sydney, Sept 8‑11. The highlight was the launch of crispy criss-cross Waffle Fries, attracting global interest and boosting partnerships for future snack innovations.

Romina Broda, CEO of Lamb Weston in Argentina, explains that the decision to build the most modern potato processing plant in Latin America from scratch in the Mar del Plata Industrial Park reflects the company’s commitment to innovation.

Global potato markets face a 'Potato Flood' as production outpaces demand, causing price crashes and farmer losses. Rising output from Europe, Asia, Egypt, Turkey, and new exporters China and India fuels oversupply, worsened by U.S. tariffs on EU fries.

Franse Frietjes van McDonald’s zijn misschien wereldwijd bekend, maar ze groeien vaak gewoon om de hoek. Achter je portie frietjes staan vaak lokale boeren die de aardappelen telen en Nederlandse ondernemers die samenwerken voor een duurzamere aardappelteelt.

Al-Jouf, in partnership with Kiremko, rapidly built and expanded a world-class French fry plant in Saudi Arabia, boosting capacity from 5 to 7.5 MT/hr in record time, delivering premium fries for regional and global markets.

Developing countries like China and India are expanding potato processing, shifting from importers to exporters. Global frozen potato trade rose from USD 7.7B to USD 13.2B (2019–2024), with demand and per-capita consumption growing worldwide.

Hungritos, a leader in potato-based frozen snacks, has announced the launch of its all-new Waffle Fries, a product set to redefine snacking with premium quality, taste, and texture.

IFCG-Egypt launches its new frozen sweet potato wedges season, offering freshly harvested, premium-quality wedges with natural sweetness, vibrant color, and perfect texture—delighting consumers and supporting chefs, retailers, and foodservice.

Goodrich Cereals showcases premium potato flakes and frozen potato products at FI India, Greater Noida (Stand 9E54). Explore sustainable, high-quality solutions for restaurants, QSRs, and food service. Visit to discover the future of potato innovation!

Kraft Heinz will split into two tax-free, independent public companies: Global Taste Elevation Co. and North American Grocery Co. Goal: simplify structure, boost focus, drive growth, and unlock shareholder value. Deal expected in 2026.

FPS Food Process Solutions expands its End-to-End French fry processing expertise with senior hires Dave Rogers, Mike Holden & Ronald Muller, bringing decades of global potato industry experience to enhance operations, projects & customer support.

Investindustrial will acquire Kiremko, Idaho Steel, and Reyco, leading potato processing equipment makers. The deal unites 3 family-owned firms into a global platform, aiming for growth via integration, innovation, and expansion.

The first container of locally grown potatoes produced by Lamb Weston will soon depart from the port of Mar del Plata bound for Brazil, marking a milestone for both the company and the region.

Na de aankondiging van het faillissement van CêlaVíta vorige week, hebben meerdere bedrijven interesse getoond in de overname van de Nederlandse producent van koelverse aardappelen. Dit wekt voorzichtige hoop op een mogelijke doorstart.

Agristo, a leading Belgian potato processor with six global branches, will invest USD 450M in its first North American facility in Grand Forks. Construction starts 2026, with production set for fall 2028.