Potato News

Agrico Ukraine’s dream becomes reality! Premium potato varieties Ranomi and Alouette are now available in Silpo, Novus, and Metro stores. A proud milestone powered by teamwork, strong partnerships, and hope for Ukraine.

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 126.4 points in October 2025, down 2.1 points (1.6 percent) from the revised September level of 128.5 points, marking its second consecutive monthly decline.

APEDA & Media Today held the Potato Stakeholders Meet to boost India’s potato exports. Led by APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev, leaders discussed export growth, quality, value addition & policy support. Global Potato Summit 2025 to showcase Indian Potato Power.

Aroostook County has long been referred to as Maine’s Potato Empire. Because of the relatively short season in the County and its rich, fertile soil, potatoes became the dominant crop as non-indigenous settlement increased in the 19th century.

Tummers Food Processing Solutions and Callens partner to advance the E²E (Emission-to-Energy) concept, aiming for emission-free, fully automated potato processing through sustainable energy, heat integration, and smart steam management.

Dutch TecSource B.V. ships a complete specialty food processing line to Northern France, including blancher, counterflow cooler, cooker, and buffer system. Pre-built for seamless integration, showcasing DTS’s tailor-made solutions and team excellence.

The Simplot Company, a privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho, has completed its acquisition of Clarebout Potatoes, a leading European producer of frozen potato products based in Belgium.

Technico Agri Sciences Ltd., Gold Partner of Global Potato Summit 2025, will unveil innovative potato seed varieties for chips, fries & table use—advancing sustainability, productivity & quality in India’s potato value chain.

As harvest begins across the country, it’s go time for growers, agronomists, and farm managers—an ideal moment to showcase the versatility of the Soiltech Beacon, often called the Swiss Army Knife of ag sensors, shining brightest during harvest.

Royal HZPC Group posts a strong 2024/25: revenue €525 M (USD 603 M), tonnage 1 M+, net profit €17.1 M (USD 19.8 M). Growers get €10.90 (USD 12.5) dividend. New varieties excel in French‑fry, chips, export and fresh markets, with acreage expected to grow further.

India’s love for French fries is booming, driving demand for advanced processing machines. Shri Vibracion Technologies offers hygienic, efficient systems to help producers meet rising needs with quality, automation and reliability.

APH Group, a global dealer organization for agricultural machinery and installations, has opened a sales and service office in Grafton, North Dakota, expanding its presence into the Red River Valley region.

Uno de los principales productores del país transformó zonas áridas del valle del río Negro en polos paperos irrigados, concentrando allí la mitad de sus 3.000 hectáreas y abasteciendo todo el año a la industria nacional.

La gigante canadiense incorporará una nueva linea de producción para abastecer al mercado que, se preve, se convertirá en el tercero en consumo a nivel mundial.

Mercados mundiales de papa bajo presión por exceso de oferta, clima y cuellos logísticos. Europa: producción abundante y precios bajos. Fuera: siembras tardías; valores bajos en Norteamérica, sobreoferta en Sudáfrica y dinamismo en Egipto y Pakistán.

Ukraine’s MAIS has started building the country’s first potato processing plant producing fries, flakes, and flour. Handling 180,000 t of potatoes annually, it aims to reduce imports, boost exports, and modernize Ukraine’s potato sector by 2027.

Kiremko, Idaho Steel & Reyco name Gerardo Chiaia as CEO and Kees van der Drift as CFO, marking a new growth phase under Investindustrial. The group unites to drive global innovation and leadership in food processing systems.

PepsiCo has introduced a new logo and corporate look that reflects its global vision and evolving brand identity.