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Lamb Weston Potato Products
April 05, 2026
Lamb Weston Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) has announced its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 and updated its full year financial targets for fiscal 2026.
Breeders Trust highlights rising risks of illegal seed potato trade online, stressing enforcement of plant breeders rights across the European potato sector.
April 05, 2026
Breeders Trust steps up monitoring of illegal seed potato trade online
Breeders Trust warns of rising online sales of uncertified seed potatoes via Facebook groups, where ware potatoes are sold for planting, raising concerns over regulation and plant breeders' rights.
Retail-ready snack packaging on store shelves reflects BPA’s 2026 secondary packaging trends, including recyclable cartons, shelf-ready formats, and increased automation.
April 04, 2026
The Top Secondary Packaging Trends for 2026: Sustainability, Retail-Ready Formats and Robotics
Secondary packaging in 2026 focuses on sustainability, retail-ready designs, recyclable variety packs, and robotics. BPA supports food producers with efficient, cost-saving automation while ensuring EPR compliance and optimized machine TCO.
FAO Food Commodity Price Index and FAO Food Price Index
April 04, 2026
FAO Food Price Index rises for a second consecutive month, driven mostly by energy‑related pressures on vegetable oil and sugar prices
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 128.5 points in March 2026, up 3.0 points (2.4 percent) from its revised February level, marking a second consecutive month of increase.
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.
InterAgra introduces a new large-capacity wooden storage crate (2400x1200x1200 mm), engineered for up to 1,800 kg of vegetables, combining durability, crop protection, ventilation compatibility, and cost-efficient storage performance.
March 31, 2026
Inter Agra Launches Durable, High-Capacity Wooden Boxes for Efficient Vegetable Storage
Inter Agra’s 20 & 38 mm wooden boxes (2400×1200×1200 mm, 2.8 m³, 1800 kg) combine 15+ yr durability, smooth surfaces, ventilated design, safe forklift handling, and proven quality—ideal for efficient, cost-saving vegetable storage.
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Assistant Professor of Potato Breed and Genetics at UMaine Mario Andrade explains the potato breeding process at a university greenhouse
March 31, 2026
Caribou Russet Becomes Leading Potato Variety in Maine as Breeding Program Expands
Maine marked its 206th birthday on March 15, 2026, celebrating its admission as the 23rd state of the United States in 1820. While blueberries symbolize the state, potatoes remain a vital part of Maine’s agricultural heritage and economy.
Potatoes on hand
March 31, 2026
Brasil: Guarapuava es reconocida como Capital de la Papa por su liderazgo productivo e innovación
El reconocimiento oficial a Guarapuava refleja décadas de desarrollo basado en tecnología, cooperativismo y condiciones agroclimáticas favorables, consolidándola como referente clave en la producción de papa en Brasil.
Productores de papa en Brasil enfrentan calor extremo, caída de precios y mayores costos, mientras la innovación y Guarapuava impulsan el futuro del sector
March 31, 2026
Brazil: extreme heat, rising costs, and falling prices create a challenging scenario for the potato sector
At the end of March, potato growers in Brazil are adjusting their strategies in response to the combined impact of adverse weather, input cost pressures, and a market with lower quality and weaker prices, despite advances in innovation.
Potatoes in bulk
March 31, 2026
Europe faces a record potato surplus that is putting pressure on prices and the market
The European potato market is facing a significant surplus that is putting pressure on prices, weakening demand, and forcing strategic adjustments amid growing stocks and the arrival of the new harvest.
Cultivos de papa nativa en Huánuco enfrentan mayor presión de plagas y enfermedades.
March 31, 2026
Perú: plagas y clima desafían la papa nativa mientras avanza el proyecto Papa Nativa
El proyecto Papa Nativa enfrenta el impacto del clima y el aumento de plagas en Huánuco, impulsando medidas fitosanitarias, mejoras en la calidad de semilla y estrategias comerciales para sostener la producción y acceder a nuevos mercados.
Potato Field in Argentina
March 31, 2026
Argentina: planted area decreases by 12 percent in a self-regulation effort
After a 2025 marked by oversupply and falling prices, Argentina’s potato sector is reducing planted area by 12% in the southeast of Buenos Aires to restore balance, efficiency, and sustainability in the 2025/2026 season.
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