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Agricultor 'regaló' 50 toneladas de patatas. El caso expuso tensiones con la empresa McCain, y refleja el creciente malestar de los productores y la incertidumbre sobre el futuro agrícola.

Tolsma-Grisnich has moved to new sustainable premises at Cavalier 3, Emmeloord, uniting production, logistics & offices. The modern facility boosts efficiency & innovation. Official opening: 5 Sept for business relations, 6 Sept for the public.

French fries transformed Jitesh Patel’s fortunes. His Gujarat farming family once grew low-return cotton. Droughts in 2001–2002 worsened their hardship, pushing them to shift to potato farming, which opened the door to better income and stability.

Rosenqvists Food Technologies wins Krinova’s Innovation Award 2025 for combining tradition and innovation to drive sustainability, local growth, and Sweden’s global standing. Award received at Kristianstad’s Guldjubel gala by Stefan Björk & Anders Olsson.

Zapp’s® launches Bayou Blackened Ranch Kettle Chips, blending Cajun-style blackened seasoning with zesty ranch for a bold Louisiana taste. Available in 1.5, 2.5, and 8 oz bags nationwide and online, delivering the brand’s signature crunch and flavor.

Iksan Sweet Potato Mozzarella Burger and Muffin, a collaboration between Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do and McDonald's Korea, surpassed 2.4 million in a month after its launch, setting a new record every day.

Researchers from the Universities of Potsdam and Erlangen, the Max Planck Institute and the National Institute of Biology in Ljubljana developed Potato-GEM, a genome-scale metabolic model to study growth–defense trade-offs in crops.

Ohh! Potato, by McPatel Foods, showcased its premium frozen fries, flakes, and potato innovations at WOFEX Manila 2025, marking a milestone in global expansion and highlighting Indian expertise with the motto 'Each Potato Has Its Own Story.'

Chilled Potato producer CêlaVíta has gone bankrupt. The Dutch company supplied pre-cut potatoes and pre-seasoned potato products to supermarkets, hotels, and restaurants throughout Europe.

La empresa facturó 140 millones de euros en 2024, consolidando su liderazgo en el sector de la patata fresca. La empresa refuerza su modelo de cercanía con el campo, la sostenibilidad y la innovación para garantizar calidad, empleo y crecimiento rentable.

Las medidas incluyen financiamiento con tasa subsidiada, reactivación, normalización de cartera e incentivos a la capitalización rural, por más de $3.000 millones.

Casi 20 mil hectáreas sembradas y una calidad que se perfila muy bien. Solo la coincidencia de cosechas podría complicar la ecuación y complicar el mercado.

KFC’s Potato Wedges and Hot & Spicy Wings return nationwide Aug 18 by popular demand. Enjoy wedges alone, sides, or in a new wings & wedges combo. Plus, get deals like USD 3.99 chicken sandwich and USD 20 fan box. Available while supplies last.

In Venlo is circulariteit niet zomaar een visie – het is een realiteit. Bij Looop, een bedrijf met wortels in de agrofoodsector die bijna een eeuw teruggaan, hebben de afgelopen 30 jaar een transformatie ingeluid.

Beirut Erbil Company received His Excellency, the Consul of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Erbil, Mr. Adriaan Jsselstein, at its headquarters. He was accompanied by Mrs. Eva Fijen, Second Secretary for Economic Affairs at the Dutch Embassy in Baghdad, along with members of the Dutch Consulate staff.

IFCG-Egypt will be participating as an exhibitor at the Anuga Food Trade Show 2025, one of the world’s most influential platforms for food innovation and global sourcing. They will showcase the latest generation of frozen sweet potato fries.

Potato growers should test for nematicide residues like Nemathorin 10G before harvest due to dry conditions slowing breakdown. Follow the 119-day wait after application and use accredited labs for testing to ensure crop safety and meet standards.

In July 2025, the FAO Food Price Index averaged 130.1 points, up 2.1 points (1.6%) from June. Falls in cereals, dairy, and sugar were outweighed by rises in meat and vegetable oils. The index was 7.6% above July 2024 but 18.8% below March 2022’s peak.