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Sensitar Industrial showcases advanced potato deep‑processing solutions at Crocus Expo, Moscow.
October 22, 2026
Shandong Sensitar Showcases Potato Processing Solutions at AGROPRODMASH in Russia
Shandong Sensitar showcased its automated potato processing solutions at AGROPRODMASH 2026 in Russia, featuring french fries, potato chips and potato flakes production lines. The company engaged Russian manufacturers to explore future partnerships.
SINOBAKE is presenting its bakery and snack processing solutions at Modern Bakery Moscow 2026
March 24, 2026
SINOBAKE to showcase potato and bakery processing solutions at Modern Bakery Moscow 2026
SINOBAKE has announced its participation in Modern Bakery Moscow 2026, where the company will present its production solutions for potato chips, biscuits, cookies and other bakery products.
Russian Researchers Develop Method to Grow Potatoes at Home
July 17, 2025
Russian Researchers Unveil Easy Home Potato Growing Method Amid Soaring Prices
Russian researchers unveil a new, low-cost method to grow potatoes at home, addressing rising prices and shortages. The innovation enables indoor cultivation without special equipment, offering a timely solution to the nation's potato crisis.
Potato Market Update 24th August
July 09, 2025
The Potato Politics of Putin Exposes Economic Isolation in Russia and the Changing Nature of Conflict
When looking for evidence of a changing global order, consider the potato. Russia is currently experiencing record shortages of this widely consumed staple food.
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May 31, 2025
Potato prices in Russia have increased by 173%, the authorities are buying it in Mongolia
There is a potato shortage in Russia, prices have increased by 173%. To contain them, the Russian Federation is buying potatoes in Mongolia, after purchases in Belarus and China.
Russia places temporary ban on import Ukrainian potatoes
May 12, 2025
Russia faces record potato crisis amid food inflation surge
According to Russia’s Federal Statistics Service, the surge in potato prices is the steepest among all tracked food products. The spike follows an already dramatic increase in 2024 due to poor harvests, compounding food inflation and putting more pressure on Russian households.
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Potato Trade
April 23, 2023
Chinese potatoes delivered to Russia according to trading platform
The delivery of Chinese potatoes to Primorsky Krai has been resumed. From March 20 to March 26, the first batch of Chinese potatoes weighing 87.4 tons arrived, the Primorsky Interregional Department of Rosselkhoznadzor reported.
PepsiCo scraps Scottish seed potato exports to Russia. Courtesy: Tim Scrivener
March 27, 2022
PepsiCo scraps Scottish seed potato exports to Russia
A deal to export 2,000t of Scottish seed potatoes to Russia has been scrapped by PepsiCo following criticism of the arrangement. The food and drinks company said "a couple of lorries" had already left Scottish farms this week, but following discussion with growers, the decision had been made to stop future shipments.
Earlier today, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski announced that McDonald's will temporarily close its restaurants and pause operations in Russia. 
March 08, 2022
McDonald's To Temporarily Close Restaurants & Pause Operations in Russia
Earlier today, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski announced in an email to staff and franchisees that McDonald's will temporarily close its restaurants and pause operations in Russia.
Potato Market
October 04, 2021
Russian potato market: prices are steadily increasing
In the Russian potato market, the upward trend in prices continues, and they just reached a record level over the past few years, analysts of the EastFruit project report.
Pepsico has constructed a large potato storage in Novosibirsk, Russia
August 27, 2021
Pepsico has constructed a large potato storage in Novosibirsk, Russia
A USD 30 million warehouse for potato storage was built in the Industrial and Logistic Park of Novosibirsk Oblast (Russia) to supply the potato chips plant, which is currently under construction.
Lamb Weston Meijer facility in Lipetsk, Russia
June 03, 2021
Lamb Weston Meijer Invests in 2nd french fry production line in Lipetsk, Russia
LWM RUS, the leading producer of frozen potato products in Russia, has signed an investment agreement with the governor of the Lipetsk region to more than double the production capacity of its French fry plant.
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Los proveedores de patatas de Lay han completado su campaña de siembra de primavera. En esta temporada agrícola, la siembra se realizó en un área de aproximadamente 19 mil hectáreas para Pepsico.
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May 20, 2021
Russian research: Smart vertical farm can produce 10 times more seed potatoes a year
Less than a year after the opening of the World-class Scientific Center 'Agrotechnologies for the Future', Russian scientists had a breakthrough: the first-ever vertical farm with dynamic LED lighting.
HZPC: Serving The Russian Market Via An Alternative Route
April 26, 2021
How HZPC serves the Russian market with its potato varieties
In Russia, HZPC is using an unconventional strategy to secure its potato trade for the future: in 2019, a small breeding company was set up to provide Russian contract growers with pre-basic seed potatoes. In 2020, the production of mini-tubers was added too.
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March 30, 2021
Success story of Razdolie LLC (Moscow region)
The company Razdolie LLC was founded in 2008, but received a new round in development in 2015 with the arrival of a young and progressive management team.
Tolsma-Grisnich supplies potato receiving, handling and storage equipment in Russia
March 02, 2021
Tolsma-Grisnich supplies potato receiving, handling and storage equipment in Russia
Together with a leading processor a greenfield project was developed in Russia, where Tolsma-Grisnich will supply potato receiving, handling and storage equipment.
Russia may sharply increase potato imports from Egypt this season
February 18, 2021
Russia may sharply increase potato imports from Egypt this season
EastFruit analysts predict that Russia may sharply increase the volume of imports of potatoes from Egypt in the 2020/21 season.

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