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A massive protest by potato farmers on Monday brought traffic to a standstill on the Sadiya main road, as cultivators demanded fair prices for their produce and the creation of a proper market system.

McCain Foods India wins 2nd place at FICCI 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Awards for 'Farm Level Sustainability Initiatives while Sourcing,' highlighting its farmer-centric model, resource-efficient practices, and commitment to sustainable agriculture.

NCDEX plans to relaunch potato futures in India in 2026, citing improved cold storage, logistics, and stronger basis centres in West Bengal & Gujarat. CEO Arun Raste says contracts could aid farmers & traders in managing volatile prices.

IFCG will exhibit at Gulfood 2026, held Jan 26–30, 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Center, Hall 8 South, Stand 47–80. The Egyptian producer will showcase premium sweet potato and potato fries, highlighting quality, innovation, and export strength.

Aviko has launched a new expansion phase at its Gansu factory in China, strengthening its presence in Asia. The facility supplies potato flakes across the region, with a new production line planned to be operational by the end of 2027.

Scientists in Pakistan’s most populous Punjab province have developed a potato variety capable of withstanding smoggy conditions, as authorities seek to protect the crop from the growing impact of air pollution, state media reported this week.

Harinder Farms hosted a 10-day Dutch expert visit to strengthen its seed potato pipeline, sharing global best practices in field management, soil health, and post-harvest care, boosting early-generation seeds and farmer awareness for higher yields.

SINOBAKE launches an advanced stackable potato chip line featuring hygienic, dust-free processing, high raw material utilization, energy-efficient technology, and end-to-end support for producing uniform, crispy chips at scale.

Shri Vibracion Technologies wrapped up a successful Global Potato Summit 2025, showcasing smart handling solutions that ensure clean, steady product flow. Strong industry interest highlighted growing demand for efficient, hygienic processing systems.

Lamb Weston entered Southeast Asia retail via Singapore, using it as a trend-setting test market. The company launched four oven- and air-fryer–ready fry SKUs, tailored to Asian habits, before planned expansion to Malaysia and beyond.

The global food and beverage industry is entering a defining era, driven by health, technology, sustainability, transparent sourcing and AI-powered performance, as the global food and beverages market is projected to reach USD 11.37 trillion by 2030.

The International Potato Center (CIP) and HyFarm, the agri-business unit of HyFun Foods, have announced a strategic partnership to advance India’s processing-grade potato sector through scientific collaboration, technology exchange, and farmer-focused innovation.

Global Potato Summit 2025 opened at IEML, Greater Noida, uniting global experts, policymakers and industry leaders. The event highlighted India’s growing leadership in potato innovation, sustainability, processing, exports and value-chain growth.

M S International joins the Global Potato Summit 2025 as a Bronze Sponsor, highlighting export strength, infrastructure, and its farm-to-world model. MSI leaders will join panels and partnerships to strengthen India’s global potato role.

Shri Vibracion Technologies will showcase advanced vibratory and conveyor handling systems at Global Potato Summit 2025, highlighting solutions that boost flow, hygiene, and efficiency for India’s rapidly growing potato processing sector.

McCain Foods and Cargill are deepening their long-standing collaboration to drive innovation and sustainability in Indias frozen food category.

Beirut Erbil Company adopts Hydrosat’s satellite-based platform to monitor farmers’ fields, optimize irrigation and fertilization, boost potato quality, and support sustainable agriculture through data-driven, efficient crop management in Iraq.

In a major addition to its agri-infrastructure portfolio, NBCC India Ltd has received a project valued at INR 42.37 crore (USD 5.08 million) from the National Horticulture Board for the development of the proposed International Potato Centre in Agra.