Potato News from Asia

The potato shortage in Odisha (India) has eased somewhat after the West Bengal government allowed the supply of potato to other states for a week. Experts suggest increasing local production by using HTPS seeds and improving storage facilities.

Anuga FoodTec India & Anuga Select India 2024 are set to showcase unmatched innovation and industry excellence, gearing up for a landmark edition that will redefine the food and food technology sectors.

Developed by ICAR's Central Potato Research Institute, these new potato varieties aim to boost production, processing potential, and adaptability to warmer climates.

Pioneered by Bangladeshi brand PRAN, this Potato Biscuit category has rapidly expanded in India with major players like ITC and Britannia joining the fray, driven by the product's unique taste and texture. However, potato biscuits are largely absent in the rest of the world.

This high-yielding, biofortified variety is suitable for cultivation across the Northern, Central, and Eastern Plains of India, offering enhanced nutritional benefits and versatile culinary applications.

Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (NSSPL) has announced its participation in Anuga FoodTec India 2024. As a major provider of turnkey solutions for cold storage and food processing, Anuga FoodTec India 2024 is the ideal place for NSSPL to showcase advanced technology and uniquely tailored solutions.

West Bengal's decision to halt potato supply to other states, particularly BJP-ruled ones, has triggered a political showdown, leading to shortages and price hikes in affected regions.

Representatives from government departments and distinguished women entrepreneurs recently visited SINOBAKE, showcasing industry innovation and corporate elegance.

Despite challenges, the potato Industry in Nepal is undergoing significant developments. Among them: the opening of the first large scale French fry production facility in the country.

SINOBAKE (Guangdong Shunde Huaji Machinery Industry Co., Ltd.) , a manufacturer of processing equipment - including stackable potato chips lines - celebrated its 30th anniversary. The company has evolved from a start-up to a mature enterprise over the past three decades, navigating numerous challenges with a commitment to 'quality first, customer first.'

B.E.P.P Co. celebrated the first export of natural potato chips from Beirut Erbil Company to Saudi Arabia and Jordan, marking a significant milestone in the region's agricultural and industrial sectors.

Faced with soaring potato prices, India secures a steady supply for three years by extending license-free imports from Bhutan.

Beirut Erbil Potato Products Company Welcomes French Consulate Representative in Erbil and Mosul and Delegation from AFD and Mercy Corps as they visited the PERMA Program in Iraq. 

Siddhi Vinayak Agri Processing Pvt Ltd (SV Agri) recently spearheaded a pivotal stakeholder consultation workshop on May 15 and 16, 2024.

While the potato production was less this year, the heatwave made transportation a nightmare, with the supply rotting during the transit.

In a first of its kind initiative by any food processor on the Indian subcontinent, the biggest potato processor from the country, Iscon Balaji Foods, has organised a month-long exhaustive farmers’ training programme to share the best agricultural practices for sustainability in the value chain.

Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with David Manzini, President of PepsiCo Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, the Caucasus and Central Asia, to discuss the construction of Pepsico's snacks plant construction project in the Almaty region.

M S International - a major exporter of potatoes for processing - has received the prestigious FIEO (WR) Export Excellence Award in the Emerging Exporter (MSME) category for the year 2020-2021.