Potato News

Lamb Weston acquired the remaining shares (10%) of its operations in Argentina, Lamb Weston Alimentos Modernos S.A., which until now were held by Alimentos Modernos S.A.

El declive en el area producida ha sido paulatino pero dramatico en la ultima década. Se prevé poca inversión y recambio generacional.

Los precios tienen fluctuaciones en los distintos mercados pero manteniéndose por debajo del 10% en su variación.

The ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute organised a front-line demonstration programme showcasing improved potato varieties to empower local farmers and promote sustainable agricultural production.

In the wake of Lamb Weston’s decision to close its potato processing plant in Connell, McCain Foods is offering career opportunities at its Othello facility to the affected workers.

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a world leader in baked snack production systems, has introduced a new 90-degree Laminator for improved cracker production. This innovative design offers a smaller footprint, greater flexibility, and easier sanitation and maintenance. 

As autumn approaches, the Annual Canton Fair (Guangzhou Import and Export Fair) is set to bring together buyers and sellers from around the globe to showcase the latest products and technologies and to exchange industry insights.

Para evitar riesgos fitosanitarios, la confederación de productores ha solicitado formalmente al gobierno controlar la mercadería proveniente de fuera.

Agrigenio será oficialmente presentada en la Fruit Attraction de Madrid a celebrarse a partir del 8 de octubre.

The industry’s most reliable expedited shipping services just got stronger for customers in EMEA, as Intralox announced expansion of their four-hour expedited emergency service to the region.

Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (NSSPL) continues to set new benchmarks in the frozen food industry by successfully unveiling its latest cutting-edge 2 TPH (tons per hour) frozen French fries processing line in India.

Tummers Food Processing Solutions, a global leader in potato processing systems, announces a new strategic partnership with Siemens.

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) stood at 124.4 points in September 2024, up 3 percent from August and marking the largest month-on-month increase since March 2022

In 2024, India's processing potato market saw significant price fluctuations, rising from INR 8/kg (USD 0.10/kg) in January to over INR 25/kg (USD 0.30/kg) due to varying demand and weather impacts, with expectations for stabilization in the coming months.

Allround Vegetable Processing, a Dutch-Indian engineering company renowned for its expertise in the design and manufacture of advanced machinery for vegetable processing, has announced a significant expansion of its production facilities and operational capabilities.

Mart Frozen Foods, a subsidiary of The Mart Group, has cut the ribbon on a USD 65 million high-tech food manufacturing facility in Rupert for the production of frozen, fully baked Idaho Potatoes (OH!Tatoes).

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. has announced its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and updated its full year earnings targets for fiscal 2025. In addition a restructuring plan was announced that includes a.o. the closing of the Connell facility.

La asociación de productores acordó con el gobierno un apoyo integral al sector productivo para revalorizar la cadena de suministro.