Potato News

Deprez will present its interactive 'The Factory of the Future' concept at Fruit Attraction 2026 in Madrid and Interpom 2026 in Kortrijk, demonstrating integrated product handling, automation and optimized product flow from receiving to storage and processing.

McCain Foods has opened its first Signature Café in India at Max Mall in Noida, featuring its potato specialities across burgers, loaded fries and other formats, with plans to explore the concept at additional locations.

Deprez has partnered with Exeter Engineering to strengthen its presence in North America. The collaboration will focus on providing automated solutions to improve product flow, storage and handling for citrus processors and packers.

Lamb Weston has appointed Sean M. Krajnik as Vice President of Manufacturing. He will oversee several U.S. production facilities, bringing more than 25 years of experience in plant operations, operational excellence, and people development.

HZPC France has begun construction of a new greenhouse in Ruisseauville to produce up to 2 million mini potato tubers, supporting greater production autonomy, improved quality and faster marketing capacity in France.

Pomuni and Deprez mark a partnership spanning generations. From long-standing cooperation to modern automation, their collaboration supports more efficient logistics, increased productivity and continued innovation at Pomuni’s Ranst facility.

AHSE Asia International Expo 2026 will bring over 1,000 exhibitors and brands from more than 30 countries and regions to Macao, China, connecting international buyers and suppliers across food, beverages, snacks, hospitality, machinery and packaging.

Tecalit will participate in Anuga FoodTec India 2026 in Mumbai, presenting potato and cereal snack pellet processing solutions, including production lines for die-cut pellets and laminated potato chips with capacities up to 1,000 kg/hour.

PepsiCo will invest USD 1 billion in Colombia over five years to expand production and distribution, an investment that could strengthen its potato supply chain, where it is already the country’s largest industrial buyer at around 84,000 tonnes per year.

Urschel and KRONEN will showcase cutting and line-building solutions at The Global Produce and Floral Show 2026, including the Little Gem Aspire Dicer and GS 10-2 Slicer, alongside equipment for washing, drying and peeling.

Japan is advancing quarantine consultations on fresh potatoes from the United States for general distribution, with authorities assessing pest risks and potential management measures before deciding whether broader market access can be granted.

Heat and Control will showcase potato processing, seasoning, packaging and thermal processing technologies at Pack Expo International 2026, including Cascade Water Recirculation, Symphony Seasoning and Tek-Dry solutions.

TNA Solutions has partnered with Mohammed Riaz & Partner LLC to launch Muscat Chips in Oman with a 300kg/hour potato chip line. The project supports 24 SKUs, 120 packs/minute and future expansion, with a second line already ordered.

Ellips’ Elisam CombiGrader grades potatoes and onions on one compact line, switching between crops within seconds. True-AI and light transmittance technology detect internal and external defects at up to 15 t/h, with a 15-meter footprint.

Polysense has opened its first US office in Chicago to serve food manufacturers across the US and Canada, expanding its AI-driven quality control and process optimization solutions for potato, bakery, and fruit and vegetable processing.

Idahoan Foods launches Ultimate Mashed Potatoes, a premium line made with 100% REAL Idaho® Potatoes. Available in Garlic Butter and Loaded Baked varieties, the new range delivers bold flavors and restaurant-style comfort in minutes.

Hungritos showcased French Fries, Aloo Popcorn, Potato Mojjos, Criss-Cross Waffle Fries and other frozen snacks at Fine Food Australia 2026 in Melbourne, strengthening partnerships and its presence in Australia's foodservice and retail markets.

Croptimal has launched the tractor-mounted Croptiscan 3000, using camera and recognition technology to detect PVY and leaf roll early in seed potato crops, providing smaller growers with an alternative to fully self-driving machines.