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GB Potatoes recently discussed risk in its Cutting the odds: Managing risk in potato production webinar. It heard from GB Potatoes chair Alex Godfrey, the CEO and President of Potatoes USA, Blair Richardson and Rory Gibson.

McCain Foods, a global leader in prepared potato and appetizer products, announced the launch of Brew City® Beer Battered Potato Waves, the company's latest beer-battered potato side.

Covered Bridge becomes a Proud Partner of the Toronto Blue Jays. A big step forward in the company’s comeback story.

DKSH has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Limagrain Ingredients, part of the French agricultural co-operative group Limagrain, the European leader of functional flours and a food ingredient specialist.

SNAC International has announced Chesapeake Spice as the winner of the SNX 2026 Flavor Showdown, honoring its standout Poblano Chile con Carne seasoning as this year’s Flavor of the Year.

Todos los envases introducidos en el mercado de la UE deben ser reciclables para el año 2030. La industria reclama flexibilizar las exigencias y alargar los plazos para dar salida al stock

The Little Potato Company, a leading little potato brand in North America, is helping families bring a little happiness to weeknight dinners this spring with a new seasonal campaign and consumer sweepstakes.

McCormick & Company and Unilever has announced that they have entered into an agreement to combine McCormick with Unilever's Foods business excluding India and other excluded businesses ('Unilever Foods')

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) has announced its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 and updated its full year financial targets for fiscal 2026.

Secondary packaging in 2026 focuses on sustainability, retail-ready designs, recyclable variety packs, and robotics. BPA supports food producers with efficient, cost-saving automation while ensuring EPR compliance and optimized machine TCO.

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 128.5 points in March 2026, up 3.0 points (2.4 percent) from its revised February level, marking a second consecutive month of increase.

The FAO Food Price Index averaged 131.1 points in July 2026, up 0.7 points from its June level. Increases in the price indices for cereals, sugar and vegetable oils were partially offset by declines in those for meat and dairy products.

El cierre de marzo encuentra al productor de papa en Brasil ajustando estrategias ante el impacto combinado del clima adverso, la presión de los insumos y un mercado con menor calidad y precios más débiles, pese a avances en innovación.

Hungritos participated in Foodex Japan 2026, held from March 10 to 13 at Tokyo Big Sight. The 51st edition brought together over 3,000 exhibitors from 74 countries, showcasing global food and beverage innovations.

Heat and Control will showcase snack processing innovations at SNX 2026, including high-speed packaging, precise seasoning, and water recirculation tech that cuts freshwater use by up to 75%, improving efficiency, sustainability, and product quality.

KRONEN posted a record €22M (USD 25.3M) turnover in 2025, up 5%, driven by global projects and its Urschel partnership. It expanded production, launched new food-processing machines, advanced automation, and strengthened training and retention.

El exceso de oferta en Europa, especialmente desde Francia, junto a las dificultades climáticas, está obligando al sector de la patata en España a reforzar los contratos y ajustar sus estrategias comerciales ante un mercado más incierto.

Patatas Lázaro, empresa familiar valenciana con más de 80 años en el sector agroalimentario, ha obtenido la Medalla de Oro de EcoVadis, situándose entre el 5% de las compañías con mejor desempeño en sostenibilidad a nivel global.