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PepsiCo anunció una inversión de USD 1.000 millones en Colombia durante los próximos cinco años, un plan que podría reforzar su cadena de abastecimiento de papa en el país. (Ilustración generada por IA por PotatoPro)
oktober 11, 2026
Colombia: PepsiCo investeert USD 1 miljard en kan zijn aardappeltoeleveringsketen versterken
PepsiCo investeert de komende vijf jaar USD 1 miljard in Colombia om productie en distributie uit te breiden. De uitbreiding kan de aardappeltoeleveringsketen versterken. PepsiCo is in Colombia al de grootste industriële afnemer van aardappelen, met ongeveer 84.000 ton per jaar.
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oktober 03, 2026
FAO-voedselprijsindex stijgt licht in september door hogere prijzen voor suiker, granen en plantaardige olie
De FAO-voedselprijsindex bereikte in september 2026 een gemiddelde van 136,0 punten, een stijging van 2,0 punten (1,5 procent) ten opzichte van het herziene niveau van augustus. De prijsindices voor op gewassen gebaseerde goederengroepen (granen, plantaardige oliën en suiker) stegen allemaal ten opzichte van de vorige maand
Urschel and KRONEN will showcase the Little Gem Aspire Dicer and KRONEN GS 10-2 Slicer at Booth 2429 during The Global Produce and Floral Show 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
september 28, 2026
Urschel en KRONEN presenteren geïntegreerde oplossingen voor voedselverwerkingslijnen op Global Produce and Floral Show 2026
Urschel en KRONEN presenteren snijoplossingen en oplossingen voor de opbouw van verwerkingslijnen op The Global Produce and Floral Show 2026, waaronder de Little Gem Aspire Dicer en de GS 10-2 Slicer, naast apparatuur voor wassen, drogen en schillen.
Kazuya Tasaki, President of Calbee Potato (center), Yasufumi Komagata, Manager of the Kawanishi Branch of Calbee Potato (left), Satoshi Sato, Chairman of the Obihiro City Kawanishi Processed Potato Production Cooperative (right)
september 07, 2026
Calbee Potato Harvest Ceremony 2026 Highlights Stronger Hokkaido Potato Quality and Yield
Calbee Potato expects Hokkaido’s 2026 processing potato crop to reach 240,000–250,000 tons, with better quality and yields than 2025. Favorable temperatures and rainfall have boosted growth, although heavy rain remains a major harvest risk now.
More than 4,500 visitors from across the Dutch potato sector attended Aardappeldemodag 2026 in Westmaas
september 07, 2026
Aardappeldemodag 2026 Draws Over 4,500 Visitors as Dutch Potato Sector Faces Year of Extremes
Aardappeldemodag 2026 brought over 4,500 visitors to Westmaas amid a challenging year for the Dutch potato sector. The event focused on market pressures, extreme growing conditions, knowledge sharing, machinery and innovation.
Aditya Krishna, Managing Director of McCain Foods India
september 07, 2026
McCain Foods India Appoints Aditya Krishna as Managing Director
McCain Foods India has appointed Aditya Krishna as Managing Director, effective August 1, 2026. He will lead growth, strengthen grower partnerships and continue developing French Fries potato varieties suited to Indian conditions.
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High-grade seed potato production in northern Finland, where cool growing conditions and low aphid pressure provide an advantage for maintaining healthy seed as climate change increases virus pressure in Europe.
september 07, 2026
EUROPLANT en Finpom onderstrepen het voordeel van Finse pootaardappelteelt bij toenemende viruisdruk in Europa
Finpom wijst op de voordelen van Noord-Finland voor de productie van hoogwaardige pootaardappelen terwijl klimaatverandering de virusrisico's in Europa doet toenemen, en breidt zijn EUROPLANT-assortiment verder uit met LARISSA, JUVENTA, Filipa, FAVOLA en INA.
KFC x Mister Potato Cheezy Wedges Flavour brings together two Malaysian favourites in a bold, cheesy potato-inspired collaboration.
september 07, 2026
KFC Malaysia and Mister Potato Launch Spicy, Crunchy Limited-Edition Collaboration
KFC Malaysia and Mister Potato launch a limited-time collaboration featuring spicy crispy chicken, a crunchy Zinger burger and Cheezy Wedges-inspired chips for the Merdeka and Malaysia Day season.
Declining potato acreage and repeated heatwaves are tightening European potato supplies, with French yields under pressure from severe water stress.
september 03, 2026
European Potato Acreage Declines as Heatwaves Put Yields Under Pressure
European potato supplies are tightening as acreage declines and heatwaves pressure yields. France is particularly affected by severe water stress, prompting CNIPT to call for purchasing and sales strategies to reflect current market conditions.
Medhanie Okbai, from the Agriculture Office in Dubarwa sub-zone
september 03, 2026
Improved Potato Seeds Deliver Strong Results in Dubarwa, Eritrea
Improved potato seeds distributed to farmers in Dubarwa, Eritrea, are delivering strong yields and showing resistance to pests and diseases. A total of 160 quintals of seed potatoes were planted across five hectares.
Pringles® Introduces Pringles Dippers – The Brand's Thickest Crisp Ever – And Expands Mingles Lineup with Sweet & Salty Flavor
september 03, 2026
Pringles lanceert dikkere Dippers, speciaal ontworpen voor dippen
Pringles lanceert in september dit jaar Dippers, zijn eerste dikkere, stevigere en golvende chips, speciaal ontworpen voor dippen, in drie smaken. Het merk breidt ook zijn Minges-assortiment uit met een nieuwe smaak Zoet & Zout.
Ellips CleanFlow Pre-Sorter uses True-AI technology to identify and remove stones, clods and unwanted defects from potatoes and onions before storage or grading
september 02, 2026
Ellips Launches CleanFlow Pre-Sorter to Remove Stones, Clods and Defects Before Grading
Ellips introduces the CleanFlow Pre-Sorter, using True-AI to remove stones, clods and defects before potato and onion storage or grading, handling up to 120 t/h while reducing equipment wear, storage losses and manual labour.
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