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Wisconsin red and yellow potato harvest is underway at Alsum Farms in Adams, Wis. with the first potato loads being washed, graded, and packed for fresh market delivery to distribution centers and retail grocers.

NPC invites proposals for Potato Expo 2026 sessions on innovation, tech, trends & collaboration. Formats: 20–40 min talks or panels. Submit by Sept 12; notifications by Oct 10. Topics: production, trade, tech, research, policy & more.

IITA, FAO & partners equip 12 African nations to detect/manage Potato Cyst Nematodes, a pest slashing yields & threatening trade, via training, diagnostics, awareness & regional cooperation to protect farmers’ livelihoods & potato production.

The University of Manitoba has named Dr. Linda Schott as the first UM Research Chair in Potato Sustainability, a key role focused on educating students and promoting innovation and sustainability in Manitoba’s growing potato industry.

Key Technology (Key), a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Group, introduces its COMPASS® belt-fed optical sorter at Pack Expo Las Vegas booth W-1040.

McCain Foods has launched a new brand identity and vibrant packaging in Ahmedabad, where its India journey began.

McCain Foods India launched its first Regenerative Agriculture Demonstration Farm in Sabarkantha, Gujarat, on World Environment Day to promote soil health, biodiversity, and water efficiency, supporting its goal of 100% regenerative farming by 2030.

CPRI launched Kufri Chipbharat-1, a new potato variety for processing, marking a significant advancement in India's agricultural sector. The release, attended by key officials, supports India's position as the second-largest global potato producer.

Los productores de papa, afectados por el desplome de precios, exigen al Gobierno un precio mínimo de compra similar al establecido recientemente para el arroz, además de apoyos para cubrir la brecha entre costos de producción y precios de venta.

Productores de Huánuco acordaron vender 2975 toneladas de papa variedad Capiro a Inka Crops, en un contrato que beneficiará a más de 900 familias y fortalecerá la integración de la agricultura familiar al mercado agroindustrial.

La canadiense McCain celebra 30 años en Argentina. Lidera el mercado de papas prefritas y apunta a crecer en el consumo hogareño y nuevos destinos. En el país se consumen 100.000 toneladas anuales de papas congeladas, el 80% destinadas a gastronomía.

La papa es una de las hortalizas más consumidas en los platos de los argentinos y atraviesa uno de los peores momentos. Los precios actuales no cubren los costos de producción, lo que lleva a muchos a evaluar si volverán a plantar.

Un análisis genómico realizado por un equipo internacional identificó este evento de hibridación natural entre especies andinas. La papa tendría su origen en el tomate.

J.R. Simplot Company is undergoing restructuring, leading to layoffs in Boise and abroad. Though the scope is unclear, employees report job losses on LinkedIn. The company hasn’t filed a WARN notice and remains focused on adapting to market changes.

A study reveals that potatoes originated from a hybridisation event 9 million years ago in the Andes, when tomato ancestors crossed with Etuberosum plants. This allowed potatoes to form tubers, leading to the diverse species we rely on today.

Regulations on food safety, labour scarcity, and environmental pressures are driving the need for smarter, more sustainable solutions. Waste doesn’t just affect visual quality. It disrupts automation, clogs up machines, and costs money. 

Herbort GmbH specializes in advanced cutting technologies designed to enhance efficiency and integrate seamlessly into automated production lines, with over a century of expertise

WPC President Peter VanderZaag praised Potatoes South Africa’s innovation-driven, grower-owned model during the 2025 Innovation Symposium, highlighting its research, transformation efforts, and global relevance ahead of WPC 2026 in Kenya.