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Kenya potato growing regions classified by major, emerging, and potential production zones under national strategy
April 09, 2026
Kenyan potato sector highlights growth opportunities and key challenges
A growing population, increased export demand, adoption of technologies, and increased breeding of improved varieties provide opportunities for the Kenyan potato industry, according to Severino Manene, Kenya’s Assistant Director for Agriculture
Simplot Inc. representatives David Valdez, second from left, and Andrew Hexum, second from right, accept the 2026 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award from EDC President and CEO Keith Lund, left, and EDC Board of Directors Chairman Shawn Gaddie, right, at the Thursday, March 26, 2026, EDC's annual meeting.
April 09, 2026
J.R. Simplot Company receives 2026 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award in Grand Forks
The J.R. Simplot Company received the 2026 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award at the annual meeting of the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation on Thursday, March 26, at the Alerus Center.
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.
DKSH partners with Limagrain Ingredients to expand functional flour and plant-based ingredient solutions across Southeast Asia, strengthening market access and regional growth in bakery, snacks, and food applications
April 08, 2026
DKSH partners with Limagrain Ingredients to expand functional flours in Southeast Asia
DKSH has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Limagrain Ingredients, part of the French agricultural co-operative group Limagrain, the European leader of functional flours and a food ingredient specialist.
Chesapeake Spice wins the SNX 2026 Flavor Showdown with its Poblano Chile con Carne flavor
April 08, 2026
Chesapeake Spice wins SNX 2026 Flavor Showdown with Poblano Chile con Carne
SNAC International has announced Chesapeake Spice as the winner of the SNX 2026 Flavor Showdown, honoring its standout Poblano Chile con Carne seasoning as this year’s Flavor of the Year.
CIP and AGIS-CAAS officials at the signing and unveiling ceremony of the joint laboratory in Shenzhen, China, aimed at advancing potato research and innovation
April 08, 2026
CIP and AGIS-CAAS establish a joint laboratory to advance potato breeding innovation and strengthen global food security
The International Potato Center (CIP) and the Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, signed a cooperation agreement in Shenzhen on March 19, 2026, establishing the CIP & AGIS-CAAS Joint Laboratory
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Potatoes in the market
April 08, 2026
Belgapom processing potato price falls to ZERO Euro amid market oversupply
Processing potato prices in Belgium have dropped to EUR 0 in , while maincrop potatoes fell to EUR 10 per tonne (USD 11) in March, driven by weak demand and ongoing oversupply in the industrial potato market.
Potato harvesting in Chile
April 08, 2026
Chile: potato prices rise by 130 percent
Potato prices in Chile surged by more than 130%, driven by rising fertilizer and oil costs, creating uncertainty for producers and pressure on consumers.
La UE introduce nuevas normas de envases para impulsar el reciclaje y reducir los residuos plásticos en la industria alimentaria
April 08, 2026
Europe: ecological requirements for the agro-industrial sector
All packaging placed on the EU market must be recyclable by 2030, while the industry is calling for more flexible requirements and extended timelines to clear existing stock.
Yield performance of potato varieties in Mendoza field trials (2025–2026)
April 08, 2026
Argentina: the future of varieties for processing
More than 30 producers and representatives from the frozen pre-fried industry took part in a field day organized by HZPC, Brometan, and Tecnoriego.
This file photo at an Oregon State University research farm shows potatoes being grown in the rows between solar panels in 2021. Now another OSU research group is looking at whether potatoes could be grown on the moon.
April 06, 2026
Not Science Fiction: Potatoes can grow in lunar soil if compost is added
Picture it: You’ve traveled three days — nearly 250,000 miles. You step off the space shuttle onto the powdery surface of the moon. You think to yourself, 'Man, fries would hit hard right about now.'
Farm Credit Canada expands financial support as fertilizer and energy costs increase amid global uncertainty
April 06, 2026
Farm Credit Canada expands support program to help farmers manage rising input costs
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is expanding its Trade Disruption Customer Support Program to help agribusinesses, farm operators and food processors affected by rising fertilizer costs and energy prices.
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