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Iran war disruption in the Strait of Hormuz threatens global food security as Gulf fertiliser exports are hit. Rising urea prices and supply shortages could cut crop yields in India, Brazil and China, pushing food costs higher worldwide.

Japanese snack maker Yamayoshi Seika has suspended production of several potato chip products due to difficulties in securing fuel, impacting the availability of its well-known Wasabeef chips.

HyFun Foods is investing USD 108 million in a new manufacturing facility in North Gujarat, expected to be ready by late 2026. This expansion will more than double its French fries capacity to 245,000 tonnes and potato specialties capacity to 40,000 tonnes.

ICAR–Central Potato Research Institute, Regional Station, Modipuram, Meerut, organized a one-day National Potato Fair–2026 on the occasion of National Potato Day, bringing together farmers, scientists, industry representatives and other stakeholders.

Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. wins Best Energy-Efficient Cold Storage Solution award at the Indusfood Manufacturing Excellence Awards for its energy-efficient cold storage infrastructure serving food processing and agri-supply chains.

Mukayras District launched the distribution of 20 tons of improved potato seeds to 120 farmers via the local cooperative, aiming to boost production, expand fertile lands, and support self-sufficiency in key crops.

The European Union and India have largely reached agreement on a long-awaited bilateral trade deal, following nearly twenty years of negotiations. The agreement is expected to remove around 90% of existing import duties and trade barriers.

Gulfood 2026 made history across two Dubai mega venues, hosting 300,000 visitors and 8,500+ exhibitors from 195 countries. Over 3,500 buyer meetings generated AED 168 billion in deals, reinforcing its status as world’s leading food trade platform.

Harinder Farms, in Punjab, India successfully organized the 3rd Innovative Seed Show, bringing together potato growers, farmers, and agricultural stakeholders to exchange knowledge and discuss the future of crop production and seed potato systems.

Hungritos successfully concluded its participation at Gulfood 2026, one of the world’s most influential food and beverage trade exhibitions, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Beirut Erbil Company participated in Gulfood 2026 through two parallel exhibitions within the world’s largest food and beverage event, which opened on January 22, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre and the Dubai Expo Exhibition Centre.

Thanks to technological innovation, agricultural facilities in Gansu enable the vegetable industry to supply fresh products consistently throughout the year.

Mongolia’s Institute of Plant and Agricultural Science introduced Darkhan-212 and Darkhan-222 potatoes, developed 100+ crop varieties, produces 400–450 tons of elite seeds yearly, and provides 80,000–100,000 healthy microtubers.

India is emerging as a frozen fries exporter. US imports rose over 350% year-on-year, China paid premium prices, while South Korea saw falling annual volumes. Expanding capacity is increasing pressure on traditional European suppliers.

Gulfood 2026 makes history as the world’s largest food and beverage event, running across Dubai World Trade Centre and the new Dubai Exhibition Centre, with 8,500 exhibitors from 195 countries over 280,000 sqm of sold-out space.

Aunque la demanda global de productos de papa sigue creciendo, la sobreoferta europea, la guerra de precios y el avance de productores de bajo costo están obligando a los actores tradicionales a reorientarse hacia eficiencia, valor agregado y mercados premium.

As the Union Budget 2026 is unveiled, India’s potato sector has urged the government to take decisive and time-bound policy action to transform the industry into a strong driver of farmer income growth, food processing expansion and export-led development.

McCain Foods India announced that its product McCain Cheesy Pizza Fingers has been honoured with the NIQ BASES Breakthrough Innovation Award 2025.