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Newly appointed Vice President of Sales and Marketing at BluePrint Automation, bringing extensive industry experience to lead the company’s North American sales and marketing efforts.
January 15, 2026
BluePrint Automation Names Andy Stamp Vice President of Sales and Marketing
BluePrint Automation appointed Andy Stamp as VP of Sales and Marketing. He will lead North American sales and marketing, bringing experience in packaging and material handling to drive customer-focused growth and strengthen BPA’s leadership.
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January 15, 2026
Global demand and innovation drive Optimum Sorting’s revenue to EUR 40 million (+38%) in 2025
Optimum Sorting, a specialist in optical sorting technology with offices in Belgium, the Netherlands and the United States, reported revenue of EUR 40 million in 2025, representing growth of 38% compared with the previous year.
Overview of an FME steam peeling system installation, integrating the steam peeler, accumulator and discharge conveyors within a high-capacity potato processing line
January 15, 2026
FME Food Machinery Europe highlights advanced steam peeling systems backed by Boema Group expertise
FME Food Machinery Europe Sp. z o.o. presents itself as a specialised manufacturer of advanced steam peeling systems for potatoes and other root vegetables, supported by more than 40 years of experience from the Boema Group in food processing technology.
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.
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A SINOBAKE operator oversees an automated snack production line, demonstrating intelligent control and customized manufacturing solutions for global food brands.
January 15, 2026
SINOBAKE Strengthens Global Snack Manufacturing with Advanced Production Line Solutions
SINOBAKE, based in Shunde, Foshan, China, delivers customized biscuit, cookie, and potato chips production lines. With 30+ years of experience, its OEM/ODM solutions ensure efficient, food-safe, and scalable manufacturing worldwide.
Optimismo en los mercados tras primeros resultados
January 14, 2026
Brasil: optimismo en los mercados tras primeros resultados
El agro brasileño comienza el año con siembras dinámicas y buenas perspectivas, sostenido por tecnología y productividad pese a los riesgos climáticos, con una papa en expansión en Paraná y precios estables bajo un marco de mayor eficiencia y modernización.
La UE aprueba el acuerdo con Mercosur pese a las protestas agrarias por competencia desleal.
January 14, 2026
Europa aprueba tratado de libre comercio con el Mercosur
Mientras Bruselas destaca los beneficios comerciales y la reducción de aranceles para exportaciones agroalimentarias, agricultores y ganaderos anuncian movilizaciones y bloqueos ante el riesgo que el pacto supone para sus explotaciones.
El mercado europeo de la patata enfrenta sobreoferta, importaciones y presión regulatoria.
January 14, 2026
Europa: un año clave para la patata
El mercado europeo de la patata atraviesa una grave crisis por la sobreoferta, la caída de precios y la presión de importaciones extracomunitarias que compiten en condiciones regulatorias desiguales.
El sector papero brasileño se ajusta con menor superficie y mayor productividad para sostener la rentabilidad.
January 14, 2026
Brasil: un año de reajustes para mantener la viabilidad productiva
El mercado brasileño de la papa atraviesa un ajuste marcado por menor superficie, presión de importaciones y márgenes estrechos, pero sostenido por una fuerte productividad que permite mantener la viabilidad y proyectar un 2026 de cautela y eficiencia.
PepsiCo announces key leadership appointments, with Athina Kanioura, Ram Krishnan, and Steven Williams taking on expanded roles to drive growth and advance the company’s 2030 transformation strategy.
January 13, 2026
PepsiCo Reshapes Global Leadership to Accelerate Growth and Advance 2030 Strategy
Last month, PepsiCo announced leadership and structural changes to boost its 2030 growth strategy, appointing Steven Williams as global CCO and Vice Chairman, Ram Krishnan as CEO of North America, and Athina Kanioura as CEO of Latin America Foods.
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