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Lamb Weston reports first-quarter fiscal 2027 results and raises its full-year outlook for net sales, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Diluted EPS.
October 08, 2026
Lamb Weston Raises Fiscal 2027 Outlook After Strong First Quarter
Lamb Weston reported Q1 fiscal 2027 net sales of USD 1.67 billion, up 1%, with North America volume growth driving results. The company raised its full-year outlook for net sales, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Diluted EPS.
Elea PiCon Sense, winner of the Silver International FoodTec Award 2027, provides real-time PEF process monitoring and optimisation using AI-supported analysis. (Image modified with AI by PotatoPro)
October 08, 2026
Elea PiCon Sense Wins Silver International FoodTec Award 2027 for Real-Time PEF Process Monitoring
Elea Technology received the Silver International FoodTec Award 2027 for PiCon Sense, a digital platform combining real-time acoustic and vibration monitoring with AI-supported analysis to optimise PEF processing and improve process consistency.
Iscon Balaji Foods showcased its Hungritos frozen potato portfolio at MIHAS 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, including French fries, waffle fries, crinkle cuts and seasoned potato products
October 08, 2026
Iscon Balaji Foods Showcases Hungritos Potato Products at MIHAS 2026 in Malaysia
Iscon Balaji Foods showcased its Hungritos frozen potato portfolio at MIHAS 2026 in Malaysia, targeting stronger Southeast Asian exports through its integrated potato processing, Halal production and IQF freezing capabilities.
Potato Tuesday, October 6, 2026, celebrates Dutch potatoes and the people behind the industry.
October 06, 2026
Dutch Potato Organisation Celebrated Potato Tuesday at Utrecht Central Station on October 6
The Dutch Potato Organisation celebrated Potato Tuesday on October 6 at Utrecht Central Station during the Week of Our Food. Visitors can enjoy free recipe booklets and discover the people behind the Dutch potato industry.
Punjab Agricultural University’s four new potato varieties—Punjab Potato 101, 102, 103 and 104—offer farmers options for high yield, early harvesting and late-blight resistance.
October 05, 2026
Punjab Agricultural University Introduces Four Potato Varieties for Higher Yield and Disease Resistance
PAU Ludhiana has released four potato varieties—PP-101, PP-102, PP-103 and PP-104. Yields range from 142–184 quintals/acre, with PP-103 offering early harvest and PP-104 moderate late-blight resistance. Seed is now available.
Eagle Eye Produce’s new potato packing facility in Idaho Falls, featuring automated packing lines and advanced grading technology.
October 05, 2026
Eagle Eye Produce Completes New Automated Potato Packing Facility in Idaho
Eagle Eye Produce has completed a new red and yellow potato packing facility in Idaho Falls, adding automation and AI-powered optical grading to improve efficiency, quality and flexibility while supporting program growth.
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October 05, 2026
Covered Bridge Potato Chips Expands in Japan With 12-Container Costco Japan Order
Covered Bridge is expanding in Japan after Costco Japan ordered 12 containers of its potato chips, with eight shipped by late September 2026, following an agreement that made Japan its tenth international market.
Idaho’s 2026 potato harvest is delivering solid quality but lower yields, as growers contend with frost, summer heat, warm nighttime temperatures and wildfire smoke.
October 05, 2026
Idaho Potato Harvest Shows Solid Quality but Lower Yields in 2026
Idaho’s 2026 potato harvest is showing solid quality but lower yields, with frost, heat, warm nights and wildfire smoke affecting production. Planted area fell to 298,915 acres as growers report smaller crops.
Uglies® Sweet Potato Chips Earn Double Industry Recognition with 2026 Awards for Innovation, Taste and Design
October 04, 2026
Uglies Sweet Potato Chips Win Two Major Industry Awards in 2026
Uglies® Sweet Potato Chips won two 2026 industry awards. Its Hot Honey flavor received a Best New Product Award, while its Original, Hot Honey and Spicy BBQ varieties earned Double Gold for taste and packaging.
Ellips to showcase AI-powered potato and onion grading solutions at the Global Produce & Floral Show 2026 in Orlando, highlighting automated sorting, quality control and labor-saving technology.
October 04, 2026
Ellips to Showcase AI-Powered Potato and Onion Grading Solutions at Global Produce & Floral Show 2026
Ellips will showcase four AI-powered potato and onion grading solutions at the Global Produce & Floral Show 2026 in Orlando, highlighting automation, labor savings, defect detection, higher throughput, CombiGrader and CleanFlow Pre-Sorter.
Foodera Technologies will introduce its strengthened presence in India at the Global Potato Summit 2026, supporting potato processors with processing lines, service and process optimization
October 04, 2026
Foodera Technologies Expands India Presence With New Ahmedabad Office and Local Service Team
Foodera Technologies is expanding its presence in India with a new office in Ahmedabad's GIFT City, strengthening local service, spare parts, training and technical support while bringing together Kiremko and Tummers expertise.
Tasmanian potatoes, representing the growers affected by McCain's proposed potato price reduction. (Courtesy: Pulse)
October 04, 2026
McCain Proposes to Cut Potato Prices for Tasmanian Growers by USD 10.4 per Tonne
McCain is proposing a USD 10.43 per tonne cut in Tasmanian processing potato prices. TasFarmers says grower committee talks have ended ahead of planting, while McCain says conversations with growers are continuing.
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India and Tajikistan explore cooperation in potato research, quality seed production, aeroponics technology and agricultural capacity building.
October 03, 2026
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India and Tajikistan are exploring cooperation in potato research, quality seed production and aeroponics technology, with proposed CPRI Shimla visits and training to boost agricultural knowledge and technology exchange.
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Deprez will showcase "The Factory of the Future" at Fruit Attraction 2026 in Madrid, Spain, and Interpom 2026 in Kortrijk, Belgium, presenting smart product handling, automation, storage and optimized product flow.
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McCain Foods has opened its first-ever Signature Café at Max Mall in Noida, India, featuring potato specialities across burgers, loaded fries, quick bites and other menu formats.
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McCain Foods Opens First-Ever Signature Cafe in India to Showcase Its Food Portfolio
McCain Foods has opened its first Signature Café in India at Max Mall in Noida, featuring its potato specialities across burgers, loaded fries and other formats, with plans to explore the concept at additional locations.
Deprez partners with Exeter Engineering to expand automated food-handling solutions for the U.S. citrus industry.
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