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PepsiCo plans to invest up to USD 665 million in India by 2030
May 24, 2026
PepsiCo to invest USD 665 million in India foods manufacturing by 2030
PepsiCo plans to invest up to Rs 5,700 crore (USD 665 million) in India by 2030, mainly to expand the manufacturing capacity of its foods business. The investment will focus primarily on three manufacturing facilities located in Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Tamil Nadu.
Madhya Pradesh is emerging as India’s next French fry potato powerhouse — driven by scale, quality, and early harvest advantage.
May 20, 2026
Madhya Pradesh Is Emerging as India’s Next Strategic Hub for French Fry Potatoes
Madhya Pradesh is emerging as a strategic hub for India’s French fry potato industry, driven by early harvests, suitable soil conditions, rising processor-grade cultivation, and expanding cold storage and agro-processing infrastructure.
Advent acquires significant minority stake in Iscon Balaji Foods
May 20, 2026
Advent Invests USD 150 Million in Iscon Balaji Foods to Accelerate Global Frozen Potato Expansion
Advent will invest USD 150 million in Gujarat-based Iscon Balaji Foods through a USD 215 million Series A round, supporting expansion of its frozen potato products business across Asia, the Middle East, Australia and other global markets ahead.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announces major policy decisions, including lifting interstate trade restrictions on essential commodities and initiating strict action against recruitment scams and corruption.
May 18, 2026
West Bengal Lifts Interstate Ban on Potato Trade, Launches Crackdown on Recruitment Scams
West Bengal govt lifts interstate potato movement restrictions, easing trade for farmers. Move expected to improve market access, reduce local oversupply, and boost prices. Earlier curbs had limited sales outside state during peak harvests.
S. Soundararadjane (left) and KRK Reddy (right) exchange documents after signing a strategic partnership to advance microbiome-driven soil health in India’s potato ecosystem.
May 14, 2026
HyFarm Partners with Sri BioAesthetics to Boost Potato Yield Quality and Disease Control through Microbiome Driven Soil Immunity
HyFarm partners with Sri BioAesthetics Pvt. Ltd. to deploy microbiome-driven soil immunity, reducing diseases and improving potato yield, seed quality, and processing consistency via SoilFirst™ trials in Gujarat and Punjab.
El Niño’s growing impact: extreme heat and flooding threaten global potato harvests, disrupting supply, quality, and food markets worldwide.
May 13, 2026
El Niño 2026 Impact on Agriculture: How Climate Shifts Threaten Global Potato Supply and Food Security
Rising El Niño risk threatens potato supply by disrupting temperature and rainfall. Heat, drought, and excess moisture cut yields and quality, strain supply chains, and raise prices, underscoring the need for climate resilient farming systems.
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High potato production in West Bengal leads to price decline, storage shortages, and increased wastage
April 30, 2026
Potato surplus in West Bengal triggers price crash and large-scale wastage
The bumper potato harvest in West Bengal's Singur has led to a price crash and large-scale wastage. On the ground, heaps of potatoes are lying in the open, with produce rotting and farmers dumping stock.
Shiv Ratan Agarwal, Founder, Chairman and Whole-Time Director at Bikaji Foods International Ltd.
April 27, 2026
Bikaji Foods founder and Chairman Shiv Ratan Agarwal passes away
Bikaji Foods International has announced that its founder, Chairman and Whole-Time Director Shiv Ratan Agarwal passed away on April 23, 2026, according to a regulatory filing submitted to stock exchanges.
Dr Sudhanshu Singh appointed as CIP Regional Director for South Asia and head of the CSARC in India
April 23, 2026
International Potato Center (CIP) Appoints Dr Sudhanshu Singh as Regional Director for South Asia
The International Potato Center (CIP) has appointed Dr. Sudhanshu Singh as the Regional Director for South Asia and Director of the CIP South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC).
Dual Manter M2 XXL weighers and SemiPack machines installed at Balaji Wafers
April 15, 2026
Manter and Allround deliver two potato packing lines to Balaji Wafers in India
Manter, together with its Indian partner Allround (India) Vegetable Processing Machines, delivered two new lines to Balaji Wafers in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, in early 2026. The installation consists of two M2 XXL weighers and two SemiPack packaging machines.
Team members, partners, and well-wishers gathered for the Vastu Havan and inauguration ceremony of Farmton Foods Private Limited on 5 March 2026, marking the formal launch of its frozen potato processing venture in Gujarat.
April 08, 2026
Farmton Foods Launches State-of-the-Art Frozen Potato Plant in Gujarat to Boost India’s Value-Added Potato Sector
Farmton Foods Private Limited held a Vastu Havan and inauguration on 5 March 2026, marking the start of its food processing venture. Part of the Somnath Group, the company plans a frozen potato processing project in Gujarat for fries and hash browns.
Global Potato Summit 2026 in Gandhinagar
March 31, 2026
Global Potato Summit 2026: India to Host this Industry Gathering in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Global Potato Summit 2026 (Dec 16–17, Gandhinagar) unites global potato stakeholders. Showcasing India’s rising production, exports, and processing strength, the event will drive innovation, partnerships, and industry growth.
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