Potato News

HyFun Foods, a prominent player in the frozen food industry, has announced a partnership with Woolworths, Australia’s largest retail chain. 

Great news for potato producers: Codex Alimentarius, the 'Food Code' has confirmed the safety of 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene (1,4-DMN) for use on potatoes. 1,4-DMN is a naturally occurring biocontrol agent that enhances dormancy, controls spouting and encourages field-fresh quality in stored potatoes.

AVR, manufacturer of a full range of potato harvesting machines and a world player in that market segment, is concluding its 175th anniversary year with the festive opening of its revamped head office.

The ambitious net-zero goals of leading potato supplier Branston have been recognised by a pioneering organisation that supports businesses around the world to tackle the climate crisis.

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 127.5 points in November 2024, up 0.5 percent from the October level and reaching its highest value since April 2023.

Pese a gran resistencia por parte de los sectores productivos, desde el 24 de noviembre de 2024, su prohibición quedo reglamentada.

La Asociación de Importadores y Comerciantes Frutihortícolas (Asicofru) pide medidas “urgentes” para importar papa.

Los productores de papa de la Isla del Príncipe Eduardo temen que el arancel del 25% propuesto por Trump afecte gravemente sus exportaciones a EE. UU.

Heladas causaron daños en 5,500 hectáreas de cultivos de papa, frijol y maíz, afectando a 3,000 productores con pérdidas cercanas a los 8 millones de pesos.

Maatschap Schuiling, led by brothers Wietze and Gosse, is an agricultural family business focused on seed potatoes. What began with their grandfather after the war has grown into a flexible company delivering custom solutions to clients like Agrico and exporters. 

The DKHV conducted a hands-on training session at Wild GmbH in Eppingen, enhancing QS specialists' knowledge on potato quality from sorting to packaging to ensure high standards throughout the supply chain.

INTERPOM has broken all records with an impressive 23,998 visitors! Over the past few days, the potato industry gathered from all corners of the world at Kortrijk Xpo.

AAHAR 2025 is India's premier food and hospitality trade fair that showcases the latest innovations, trends, and products in the food industry.

Tong Engineering, leading UK vegetable handling solutions manufacturer, is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with VHM Machinery, Netherlands manufacturer of high-performance box and big bag handling systems.

Aunque no hubo detenidos, el caso evidencia la necesidad de mejorar las investigaciones para combatir este ilícito que afecta la producción nacional.

Factores como el temor a nuevas reducciones de precios, la calidad afectada por lluvias y el feriado del 20/11 también contribuyeron al descenso de los valores.

Given the daily demands you face from customers, maintaining final potato grading precision and efficiency has never been more critical. Even when sheds are adequately staffed, defects still reach customers, or acceptable potatoes are wasted.

PepsiCo, Inc. has announced its agreement to acquire the remaining 50% interest in Sabra Dipping Company, LLC (Sabra) and PepsiCo-Strauss Fresh Dips & Spreads International GmbH (Obela) and become the sole owner of these companies, which make Sabra and Obela products.