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Farmers and technical specialists review early-generation seed potato plots and varietal performance during Harinder Farms’ 3rd Innovative Seed Show field demonstration.
February 11, 2026
Harinder Farms hosts 3rd Innovative Seed Show focused on early-generation seed potatoes
Harinder Farms, in Punjab, India successfully organized the 3rd Innovative Seed Show, bringing together potato growers, farmers, and agricultural stakeholders to exchange knowledge and discuss the future of crop production and seed potato systems.
India’s Frozen Fries on the Global Map: Growing Exports to the U.S., China, and South Korea Highlight the Country’s Rising Role in Processed Potato Trade.
January 22, 2026
India’s Frozen Fries Exports Soar: US, China and South Korea Markets Witness Record Growth and Premium Prices
India is emerging as a frozen fries exporter. US imports rose over 350% year-on-year, China paid premium prices, while South Korea saw falling annual volumes. Expanding capacity is increasing pressure on traditional European suppliers.
China e India refuerzan su posición en el mercado mundial de patatas fritas congeladas.
January 21, 2026
Asia se impone en el mercado mundial de papas fritas
Aunque la demanda global de productos de papa sigue creciendo, la sobreoferta europea, la guerra de precios y el avance de productores de bajo costo están obligando a los actores tradicionales a reorientarse hacia eficiencia, valor agregado y mercados premium.
India’s potato sector urges Budget 2026 reforms to boost processing, supply chains and exports.
January 19, 2026
India potato sector urges structural reforms in Union Budget 2026
As the Union Budget 2026 is unveiled, India’s potato sector has urged the government to take decisive and time-bound policy action to transform the industry into a strong driver of farmer income growth, food processing expansion and export-led development.
McCain Cheesy Pizza Fingers receives the NIQ BASES Breakthrough Innovation Award 2025 in India.
January 19, 2026
McCain Cheesy Pizza Fingers wins NIQ BASES Breakthrough Innovation Award 2025 in India
McCain Foods India announced that its product McCain Cheesy Pizza Fingers has been honoured with the NIQ BASES Breakthrough Innovation Award 2025.
Iscon Balaji Foods’ processing plant, set for expansion with USD 70 million investment from 360 ONE Asset.
January 18, 2026
360 ONE Asset Invests USD 70 Million in Iscon Balaji Foods for Capacity Expansion and Global Growth
360 ONE Asset will invest about USD 70 million in Iscon Balaji Foods to expand processing capacity, strengthen farmer supply chains, upgrade cold storage, launch new value-added products, and grow exports to new international markets.
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Freshly harvested Lady Rosetta potatoes, the high-demand variety promoted under Bihar Government’s 75% subsidy scheme, ready for cultivation and processing across 17 districts.
January 15, 2026
Bihar Government (India) Launches Lady Rosetta Potato Cultivation Scheme with 75% Subsidy
Bihar Government launches Lady Rosetta Potato Expansion Scheme offering farmers 75% subsidy for chips & French fries variety. Applications open till Jan 15, 2026 across 17 districts, boosting farmers’ income and high-value potato cultivation.
Industry leaders and stakeholders attend the Indian Potato Industry Excellence Awards during the Global Potato Summit 2025 at the India Expo Mart Centre, Greater Noida.
January 15, 2026
Indian Potato Industry Excellence Awards highlight leadership and innovation at Global Potato Summit 2025
One of the standout highlights of the first day of the Global Potato Summit 2025 was the Indian Potato Industry Excellence Awards, a platform created to honor leadership, innovation and impact across India’s potato value chain.
Fyllo Announces Exclusive Precision Agriculture Partnership with HyFarm for India’s Potato Industry
January 15, 2026
Fyllo Partners with HyFarm to Drive Precision Agriculture Revolution in India’s Potato Industry
Fyllo partners with HyFarm to bring IoT-based precision farming to India’s potato growers, offering real-time soil, climate insights and predictive advisories to boost quality, sustainability and profitability across the potato value chain.
Sandip Thakker, Founder of SK Group, being felicitated at the Global Potato Summit (GPS) 2025 after being honoured as the “Pioneer of Potato Export” and “Potato Man of India,” in the presence of industry leaders and dignitaries.
January 15, 2026
SK Group Founder Sandip Thakkar honoured at the Global Potato Summit (GPS) 2025 as the 'Pioneer of Potato Export'
Sandip Thakker, Founder of SK Group, was honoured as 'Pioneer of Potato Export' at GPS 2025 for building export-ready infrastructure, contract farming, cold-chain systems and positioning India as a global, value-added potato supplier.
Fulchand Kachchhawa, Director of GreenFay Foods Private Limited, whose vertically integrated vision is reshaping India’s potato processing supply chain.
January 13, 2026
GreenFay Foods: The Vision Reshaping India’s Potato Supply Chain from Farm to Processing (Flakes)
GreenFay Foods has been featured in Potato Processing India (Nov 2025) for transforming India’s potato supply chain. Led by Fulchand Kachchhawa, the company integrates 6,000+ farmers, cold storage, processing and value-added potato flakes sytem.
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January 12, 2026
Smart machinery from Shri Vibracion Technologies drives efficiency and consistency in modern French fries processing
Smart machinery is vital in large-scale French fries production, where consistency is essential. As one of the most consumed frozen and quick-service foods, fries demand precise control at every processing stage to ensure uniform quality and efficient operations.
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Leelaram Enterprises’ leadership team at a state-of-the-art potato flakes processing facility, reflecting the company’s hands-on expertise in designing, executing, and modernizing large-scale food processing plants across India.
January 11, 2026
Leelaram Enterprises Sets Industry Benchmark in Dehydrated Potato Processing with India’s First Potato Flakes Plant
Leelaram Enterprises is an India-based food processing consulting firm with 160+ years of combined expertise. Led by food technologist Dinesh Garg, pioneer of India’s first potato flakes plant, it has transformed potato-based processing nationwide.
Aerial view of HyFun Foods’ potato flake processing facility in Mehsana, Gujarat, home to India’s largest flake line with an annual capacity of 18,000 metric tonnes.
January 08, 2026
Inside India’s 18,000 Metric Tonnes Potato Flake Processing Plant: HyFun Foods’ New State-of-the-Art Flake Line
HyFun Foods has launched India’s largest potato flake line in Mehsana, Gujarat, with 18,000 MT annual capacity. Using advanced Kiremko and Siemens tech, the facility boosts quality, automation, and global exports.
Iscon Balaji Foods representatives receive the Frozen Potato Products Leadership Award at the Global Potato Summit 2025, held at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, recognising the company’s leadership and innovation in the frozen potato segment.
January 07, 2026
Iscon Balaji Foods Shines at Global Potato Summit 2025: Wins Frozen Potato Products Leadership Award
Iscon Balaji Foods and its brand Hungritos marked a strong presence at Global Potato Summit 2025, engaging industry leaders and receiving the Frozen Potato Products Leadership Award for excellence, innovation, and farmer-centric growth.
Potato farmers protest on the Sadiya main road in Assam, India, dumping potatoes to demand fair prices and improved market access.
January 07, 2026
India: Potato farmers protest in Sadiya over low prices and market access
A massive protest by potato farmers on Monday brought traffic to a standstill on the Sadiya main road, as cultivators demanded fair prices for their produce and the creation of a proper market system.
McCain Foods India’s processing facility, reflecting the company’s commitment to farm-level sustainability and responsible sourcing—an approach recognised at the FICCI 5th Sustainable Agriculture Awards 2025.
December 30, 2025
McCain Foods India Wins FICCI Sustainable Agriculture Award 2025 for Leadership in Farm-Level Sustainability
McCain Foods India wins 2nd place at FICCI 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Awards for 'Farm Level Sustainability Initiatives while Sourcing,' highlighting its farmer-centric model, resource-efficient practices, and commitment to sustainable agriculture.
Crates of freshly harvested potatoes inside a cold storage facility, highlighting improved warehousing and logistics that could support NCDEX’s proposed relaunch of potato futures in 2026.
December 29, 2025
NCDEX Considers Relaunch of Potato Futures in India in 2026 as Cold Storage and Logistics Improve
NCDEX plans to relaunch potato futures in India in 2026, citing improved cold storage, logistics, and stronger basis centres in West Bengal & Gujarat. CEO Arun Raste says contracts could aid farmers & traders in managing volatile prices.

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