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FPS Global Food Innovation and Training Center
January 12, 2026
FPS Food Process Solutions advances global expansion with new manufacturing, logistics and technology hubs
FPS Food Process Solutions (FPS), a global supplier of turn-key food processing solutions, is advancing a major global expansion program aimed at strengthening its manufacturing, technology, and service footprint across key international markets.
Leelaram Enterprises’ leadership team at a state-of-the-art potato flakes processing facility, reflecting the company’s hands-on expertise in designing, executing, and modernizing large-scale food processing plants across India.
January 11, 2026
Leelaram Enterprises Sets Industry Benchmark in Dehydrated Potato Processing with India’s First Potato Flakes Plant
Leelaram Enterprises is an India-based food processing consulting firm with 160+ years of combined expertise. Led by food technologist Dinesh Garg, pioneer of India’s first potato flakes plant, it has transformed potato-based processing nationwide.
Samuel Schär is the new CEO of Bühler, effective January 1, 2026
January 11, 2026
Samuel Schär Appointed CEO of Bühler Group, Ensuring Leadership Continuity
Samuel Schär assumed office as CEO of Bühler Group on January 1, 2026, succeeding Stefan Scheiber. His appointment ensures continuity and stability as Bühler advances sustainable solutions for the food, feed, and mobility industries worldwide.
StTST2–SUT2 regulatory module in potato. Confocal and protein interaction analyses show StTST2 on the vacuolar membrane interacting with SUT2, enhancing sugar transport from leaves to tubers, boosting photosynthesis and yield, and highlighting its key role in sugar accumulation and tuber productivity.
January 10, 2026
Haplotype-Resolved Potato Genome Reveals Key Gene Driving Sugar Accumulation and Yield
Scientists decoded a haplotype-resolved potato genome and GWAS of 141 accessions, identifying StTST2, a tonoplast sugar transporter. StTST2 boosts photosynthesis, sugar accumulation, source–sink transport, and tuber yield via interaction with SUT2.
DLG Benelux rebrands as DLG Markets Benelux, aligning with the organization’s market-focused global strategy.
January 10, 2026
DLG Benelux rebrands as DLG Markets Benelux to strengthen market focus
DLG Benelux has officially changed its name to DLG Markets Benelux, effective immediately. The rebranding aligns with DLG International’s transition to DLG Markets and reinforces the organization’s focus on serving global and regional agri-food markets.1
ocation of Lamb Weston’s Munro facility in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, slated for closure.
January 09, 2026
Lamb Weston to Close Munro, Argentina Plant, Consolidating Latin American Production in Mar del Plata
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) has announced plans to close its Munro, Argentina plant and consolidate production for the Latin America region to its new, modern facility in Mar del Plata, Argentina.
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Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions wins Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 in the Netherlands.
January 08, 2026
Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions named Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 in Noordoostpolder, Netherlands
Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions is a Netherlands-based supplier of automated palletizing solutions, serving food, agri-food, and industrial sectors with customized end-of-line systems.
Aerial view of HyFun Foods’ potato flake processing facility in Mehsana, Gujarat, home to India’s largest flake line with an annual capacity of 18,000 metric tonnes.
January 08, 2026
Inside India’s 18,000 Metric Tonnes Potato Flake Processing Plant: HyFun Foods’ New State-of-the-Art Flake Line
HyFun Foods has launched India’s largest potato flake line in Mehsana, Gujarat, with 18,000 MT annual capacity. Using advanced Kiremko and Siemens tech, the facility boosts quality, automation, and global exports.
La siembra de papa en Sinaloa supera las 15.000 hectáreas y, junto con el crecimiento en Sonora, genera preocupación por una posible sobreoferta y saturación de los mercados nacionales en la próxima cosecha, en un contexto de incertidumbre climática.
January 08, 2026
México: siembra cuantiosa preocupa por eventual sobre oferta
Más de 15 mil hectáreas sembradas solamente en Sinaloa preocupa al sector por una eventual sobre oferta cuando llegue la cosecha.
Iscon Balaji Foods representatives receive the Frozen Potato Products Leadership Award at the Global Potato Summit 2025, held at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, recognising the company’s leadership and innovation in the frozen potato segment.
January 07, 2026
Iscon Balaji Foods Shines at Global Potato Summit 2025: Wins Frozen Potato Products Leadership Award
Iscon Balaji Foods and its brand Hungritos marked a strong presence at Global Potato Summit 2025, engaging industry leaders and receiving the Frozen Potato Products Leadership Award for excellence, innovation, and farmer-centric growth.
Flo-Mech Ltd has transitioned to full employee ownership, transferring all shares into an Employee Ownership Trust to safeguard its people-focused culture and long-term independence.
January 07, 2026
Flo-Mech Ltd becomes fully employee owned through ownership trust
Flo-Mech Ltd has announced that it officially became 100% employee-owned on 18 November 2025, following the transfer of all shares by the Elderkin family and other shareholders into the Flo-Mech Employee Ownership Trust.
Industry experts and global audiences come together on stage at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, where six specialist forums will drive dialogue on innovation, sustainability and the future of the international fresh fruit trade.
January 07, 2026
Fruit Logistica 2026: Six Stages Unite the Global Fresh Produce Industry to Shape the Future
Fruit Logistica 2026 (4–6 Feb, Berlin) brings the global fresh fruit industry together with six expert stages, 200 speakers and multilingual talks, covering markets, farming, technology, logistics and future innovation.
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Potato farmers protest on the Sadiya main road in Assam, India, dumping potatoes to demand fair prices and improved market access.
January 07, 2026
India: Potato farmers protest in Sadiya over low prices and market access
A massive protest by potato farmers on Monday brought traffic to a standstill on the Sadiya main road, as cultivators demanded fair prices for their produce and the creation of a proper market system.
Sally Lyons Wyatt, Global Executive Vice President and Chief Advisor at Circana and opening keynote speaker for SNX 2026, will present a data-driven snack category overview on consumer behavior, market performance, and emerging trends.
January 07, 2026
SNAC International Unveils SNX 2026 Keynote Speakers as Early Registration Nears January 17 Deadline
SNAC International announced keynotes for SNX 2026: Circana EVP Sally Lyons Wyatt opens with data-driven snack category insights, and Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson closes with a fireside chat on entrepreneurship. Early rates end Jan 17 Apply.
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January 07, 2026
México: importación de papa complejiza una situación delicada
Enfrentando un escenario de posible sobre oferta local, la importación de papa desde Estados Unidos se convierte en una amenaza mayúscula para el sector productivo local.
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January 06, 2026
Se publicó El Manual de la Papa, una obra de referencia global para el cultivo del futuro
Se publicó El Manual de la Papa – Cultivo del futuro, una obra integral y actualizada de Anton Haverkort y Daniel Caldiz que aborda todos los aspectos del cultivo y ya está disponible para profesionales, técnicos y actores de la cadena papera a nivel global.
La mecanización del cultivo de patata refleja los cambios estructurales que atraviesa el sector europeo ante la caída del consumo de patata fresca.
December 31, 2025
España: caída del consumo de patata fresca
Las tendencias alimenticias y los hábitos de consumo se transforman en europa y el mundo, y España no es la excepción. Cada vez se consume menos patata fresca.
Extreme weather in Peru’s Valle del Mantaro damages maize and potato crops, threatening early-2026 supply and pushing prices higher.
December 31, 2025
Perú: grandes perdidas justo antes de año nuevo
Calor intenso, escasa nubosidad y hasta heladas y granizo han puesto a la producción en jaque justo antes de año nuevo. Se prevé que el impacto sobre la oferta y los precios para los primeros meses del año se vea afectada.

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