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The potato is an important crop plant, shown here with (left) and without (right) virus infection. Photo: Sara Fišer, NIB, Ljubljana (CC BY-NC-SA)
August 13, 2025
Researchers Develop a Genome Model to Boost Potato Stress Tolerance and Yield
Researchers from the Universities of Potsdam and Erlangen, the Max Planck Institute and the National Institute of Biology in Ljubljana developed Potato-GEM, a genome-scale metabolic model to study growth–defense trade-offs in crops.
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August 12, 2025
IFCG-Egypt to Exhibit at Anuga 2025, Showcasing Next-Gen Sweet Potato Fries
IFCG-Egypt will be participating as an exhibitor at the Anuga Food Trade Show 2025, one of the world’s most influential platforms for food innovation and global sourcing. They will showcase the latest generation of frozen sweet potato fries.
Herbort Universal Cutting Machine 26H (Slices)
August 05, 2025
Herbort Cutting Technology Enhances Efficiency and Product Quality
Herbort GmbH specializes in advanced cutting technologies designed to enhance efficiency and integrate seamlessly into automated production lines, with over a century of expertise
Elea representative explains the benefits of PEF processing with real-time visual data on cutting surface and starch leakage.
August 03, 2025
Elea PEF Chip Day 2025: Experience the Future of Potato Chip Production with Pulsed Electric Field Technology
Join Elea PEF Chip Day 2025 on 9 Oct in Quakenbrück to explore the latest in PEF tech for potato chip production, including system demos, AI quality control, expert talks, and a Scotch whisky tasting. Free attendance, limited spaces.
Small group 1 during the practical part of the ‘Potato Specialist’ training course with Max Schümann (left) and Ariane Weiß (right)
July 02, 2025
DKHV Kicks Off 'Potato Specialist' Training: Theory Meets Practice in Lüneburg, Germany
The DKHV launched its 'Potato Specialist' training in Lüneburg Heath. Over 3 days, 46 participants explored potato botany, cultivation, plant protection, and quality standards through expert lectures and hands-on sessions. Next module is in autumn.
Group photo from the launch of the DormFresh–TASC Trial and Research Center in Rosche, Germany, featuring DormFresh, TASC, One Four Group, and global partners in sustainable potato storage.
June 09, 2025
TASC International and DormFresh Launch Innovative Potato Storage Test Facility in Germany
DormFresh and TASC International opened a EUR 600,000 Trial and Research Center in Rosche, Germany, to develop sustainable potato storage solutions post-CIPC ban. The facility supports EU trials, focusing on eco-friendly sprout inhibition methods.
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Join DKHV and UNIKA for a seven-day mini-series, “Potato.Cosmos.Culture – Stories from the Potato Universe,” exploring the potato's role in culture, innovation, and sustainability across the world and beyond.
June 02, 2025
Potato.Cosmos.Culture: DKHV and UNIKA Launch Global Campaign for 2nd International Day of Potato 2025
In celebration of International Day of Potato, DKHV & UNIKA launch a LinkedIn series on May 24, 2025, showcasing the potato’s global impact on food, culture, and innovation—plus a postcard campaign for key decision-makers. #PotatoCosmosCulture
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May 19, 2025
SINOBAKE to Showcase Advanced Baking Solutions at IBA Germany 2025
SINOBAKE, a baking equipment expert, will showcase innovative cookie, biscuit, and potato chip production lines with smart tech and precise controls at the IBA Exhibition in Germany, helping food producers boost efficiency and quality worldwide.
Elea Technology’s new headquarters in Quakenbrück, Germany, opens its doors to innovation
May 14, 2025
Elea Technology Opens Doors to Innovation: Three Days of Technology, Industry, and Community
Elea Technology celebrates the grand opening of its new headquarters in Quakenbrück with a 3-day event (June 18–21), featuring tech demos, expert talks, and public tours, showcasing its leadership in Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) food innovation.
Aviko's SuperCrunch Fresh fries nice and warm under the heat lamp for up to 1 hour stay.
May 06, 2025
How to Keep Fries Crispy Longer: Aviko’s SuperCrunch Solutions for the Gastro Trade
Warmth and service life of French fries in catering and fastfood are more and more challenged. Here are the best ways French fries to keep you warm for a long time & French fries products who help you with their properties! 
The new design is available for the VARITRON 220, VARITRON 270 and VARITRON 270 TERRA TRAC.
May 01, 2025
Grimme updates two-row VARITRON potato harvesters
GRIMME introduces the new generation of the two-row, self-propelled VARITRON series potato harvesters. The optimisation of the series focused on the new cab with a revised operating concept and various improvements.
Karland, based north of Weimar, is considered a reliable service provider for the regional food retail trade.
April 30, 2025
KARLAND Agrarprodukte Reports Stable Supply and Early Planting for 2025 Potato Season in Thuringia, Germany
In Thuringia, KARLAND Agrarprodukte GmbH & Co. KG reports an average 2024 table potato harvest with stable regional supply, increasing imports from Egypt, steady prices, and good progress in early potato planting for the 2025/26 season
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