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Gregg Halverson’s career in the potato industry started at a young age, grading potatoes with his grandfather. Family has continued to be a major theme of his career as he worked with his father and now works with his children as president and board chairman of Grand Forks, N.D.-based Black Gold Farms.

As part of the organizational changes announced last year, Tummers Group is taking the next step in this process. With Lennaert van Dijk transitioning from Managing Director of Tummers Food Processing Solutions to CEO of Tummers Group, a new Business Unit Manager has now been appointed to lead Tummers Food Processing Solutions.

Get ready Friends, Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (NSSPL) a turnkey solutions provider for various types of cold storage and food processing industries, is all set to showcase its latest innovations at AAHAR 2025.

The National Potato Council (NPC) installed its 2025 roster of Executive Committee leaders this week at the organization’s annual Washington Summit. During the Annual Meeting of the Voting Delegates, Ted Tschirky of Pasco, Wash., was elected to serve as the Council’s President for the next 12 months. 

Cyprus potato producers will receive financial aid and compensation after their crops suffered damage from recent cold weather and hail, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said

Urschel has expanded its global footprint with the opening of Urschel Canada in Vaughan, Ontario, reinforcing its commitment to providing cutting-edge food cutting solutions and enhanced customer support across the region.

In Mexico, the National Confederation of Potato Producers (Conpapa) is preparing to begin exporting potatoes to the United States for the first time in its history as part of a bilateral agreement, starting in March.

With the release of the global 2024 Sustainability Report, McCain Foods continues to make progress towards its goal to provide products that are more sustainably sourced – delivering good food to consumers, while supporting the communities where it operates.

Hungritos, a leading brand in the frozen food industry, owned by Iscon Balaji Foods Pvt. Ltd. is pleased to announce its participation in the 39th edition of AAHAR an International Food & Hospitality Fair 2025, one of Asia’s premier exhibitions for the food and beverage sector.

French fries consumption ison the rise: per capita consumption of frozen potato products has been increasing for many years now. As a result, potato processing specialist Aviko Germany has been working at full capacity to meet the demand for frozen fries from retailers and food service alike.

Blackfoot, Idaho, known as the "Potato Capital of the World," is home to the Idaho Potato Museum and delicious comfort food spots like Rupe’s Burgers. Visitors can enjoy potato-themed attractions, the annual Potato Festival, and outdoor adventures at Hell’s Half Acre. This underrated city offers a perfect mix of food, history, and nature.

Gujarat-based HyFun Foods, one of India’s leading potato processors and a big player in the frozen potato products industry, has formed a strategic partnership with UK-based pioneering crop insights company HarvestEye to introduce its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology in India.

En México, los productores proponen aplicar aranceles a la papa estadounidense, respaldando la postura del gobierno ante posibles represalias comerciales de EE.UU. Según dicen, el país no sufrirá desabastecimiento gracias a una gran campaña productiva.

El año pasado el área producida en la provincia superó el máximo de los últimos diez años.

Hungritos, a leading brand in the global food industry owned by Iscon Balaji Foods Pvt Ltd, proudly participated in Gulfood 2025, the world’s largest annual food and beverage event, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from February 17 th to 21 st , 2025. The company unveiled its latest range of innovative food products, reinforcing its commitment to quality, taste, and sustainability.

Belgian machine builder Sticomax, the holding company above the companies IntOCon (BE), StuMaCo (BE), Romonta (NL), ViwateQ (NL) and DutchTecSource (NL), is acquiring Dutch sector colleague FoodeQ Engineering. 

Op slechts een kilometer van de kust, in het Friese dorp Minnertsga, tussen de molens, staat de nieuw gebouwde loods met vernieuwde sorteerlijn van maatschap Schuiling.

Los precios de venta se desploman, sobre todo en la región de Nariño que es una de las mayores en términos de producción.