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Corteva launches fungicide Zorvec Entecta for grapes and potatoes
September 21, 2025
Corteva Launches Zorvec Entecta Fungicide in India to Boost Potato Yield
Corteva launches Zorvec Entecta in India, a fungicide for grapes and potatoes, offering long-lasting protection against Downy Mildew and Late Blight. Rain-fast and systemic, it ensures healthy growth, high yields, and sustainable disease management.
Argentina: Lamb Weston completó la primera prueba de producción en su nueva planta de Mar del Plata
September 20, 2025
Building the Future of Frozen Potatoes: Lamb Weston Landmark Investment in Mar del Plata, Argentina
Romina Broda, CEO of Lamb Weston in Argentina, explains that the decision to build the most modern potato processing plant in Latin America from scratch in the Mar del Plata Industrial Park reflects the company’s commitment to innovation.
Massive potato harvests in open fields highlight the oversupply crisis contributing to the global "Potato Flood."
September 20, 2025
Potato Flood 2025: Global Oversupply Triggers Price Collapse and Reshapes Food Markets
Global potato markets face a 'Potato Flood' as production outpaces demand, causing price crashes and farmer losses. Rising output from Europe, Asia, Egypt, Turkey, and new exporters China and India fuels oversupply, worsened by U.S. tariffs on EU fries.
Dr. Justus Böhm, Managing Director of EUROPLANT, presents a €20,000 donation to AGUAPAN, a Peruvian initiative dedicated to preserving potato biodiversity and supporting local farming communities in the Andes.
September 17, 2025
EUROPLANT supports AGUAPAN to Preserve Potato Biodiversity and Support Climate-Resilient Breeding
EUROPLANT marked major anniversaries by raising €20,000 (USD 21,400) for AGUAPAN, a Peruvian initiative preserving potato diversity crucial for breeding, climate resilience, and global food security.
Parcela de patatas en la comarca de Peñaranda.
September 17, 2025
UPA Salamanca preocupada por el lento arranque de patatas y sus bajos precios
La recolección de patata en Salamanca sigue lenta: la siembra se retrasó más de un mes por lluvias y, con el poco interés de la distribución y los bajos precios, los agricultores no se animan a iniciar el arranque.
Preocupa ataque de plaga a cultivo de papa en Ybytymí.
September 17, 2025
Campesinos de Ybytymí denuncian abandono oficial mientras la plaga arrasa los cultivos de papa
Los productores de papa de la Asociación Frutihortícola y Pecuaria de Ybytymí (Paraguarí), que reúne a 205 familias, alertan sobre una plaga que afecta sus cultivos, amenaza la economía campesina y agrava sus deudas.
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Idahoan® Loaded Baked +PROTEIN™ Mashed Potatoes and Idahoan® Buttery Homestyle® +PROTEIN™ Mashed Potatoes deliver flavor with protein in every bite
September 17, 2025
Idahoan Foods Launches +PROTEIN Mashed Potatoes for Nutritious, Convenient Meals
Idahoan Foods introduces +PROTEIN™ Mashed Potatoes, made with 100% Idaho potatoes and packed with 6g of protein per serving. With 24g per pouch, they offer comfort food that supports nutrition goals while keeping you fuller longer.
Potato Grading Artificial Intelligence
September 16, 2025
Maximize your potato harvest with AI. Meet Ellips-Elisam at the Fresh Produce and Floral Show.
The potatoes you pack today define your reputation tomorrow. Customers expect quality, consistency, and on-time deliveries. But can your grading technology keep up?
Layton Systems
September 15, 2025
Gary and Alan Hafner Take Majority Ownership of Layton Systems, Paving Way for Growth and Innovation
Gary and Alan Hafner have acquired majority ownership of Layton Systems, purchasing shares from Julia Rich. Building on the legacies of John Layton and Jerry Allen-Rich, the Hafners aim to drive growth while upholding the company’s values and mission.
SNAC International Brings Together Broad Food Industry for 2025 Legal and Regulatory Forum
September 15, 2025
SNAC International Brings Together Broad Food Industry for 2025 Legal and Regulatory Forum
SNAC International, the leading trade association for the snack industry, is proud to announce it will host the 2025 Industry Legal & Regulatory Forum on November 11–12, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
Golden McDonald’s Fries – grown locally in the Netherlands and freshly prepared every day.
September 15, 2025
French Fries at McDonalds in the Netherlands are very Dutch
French Fries from McDonald’s may be world-famous, but they often grow just around the corner. Behind every portion of fries stand local farmers cultivating the potatoes, and Dutch entrepreneurs working together for more sustainable potato farming.
Fam Dorphy
September 15, 2025
Meeting the Fresh Challenge: FAM STUMABO Trio Transforms Vegetable Processing
With rising pressure on cost, consistency, and speed, fresh-cut vegetable processors are rethinking equipment. FAM STUMABO’s trio—Dorphy™ TM, Centris™ 315, and Flexis—delivers faster changeovers, higher throughput, and superior product quality.
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Washington & Oregon Potato Conference 2026
September 15, 2025
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The Washington-Oregon Potato Conference 2026 will once again unite growers, processors, suppliers, and stakeholders. Known as a premier industry event, it offers innovation, insights, and valuable networking opportunities for the potato sector.
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September 13, 2025
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Al-Jouf, in partnership with Kiremko, rapidly built and expanded a world-class French fry plant in Saudi Arabia, boosting capacity from 5 to 7.5 MT/hr in record time, delivering premium fries for regional and global markets.
Scientists and collaborators at KALRO’s potato biotech trial site in Kenya, advancing the Global Biotech Potato Partnership toward final approval.
September 13, 2025
Kenya Nears Release of Disease-Resistant 3R Potatoes to Protect Farmers from Late Blight
Kenya nears release of '3R' Late Blight-resistant potatoes after 20+ years of research by CIP & KALRO. Supported by 2Blades, Feed the Future & Simplot, the varieties promise higher yields, disease protection, and improved food security by 2026.
Cellar Insights Secures Oversubscribed Seed Round to Expand AI-Powered Potato Storage Technology Across North America
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Cellar Insights raised an oversubscribed seed round, co-led by Tall Grass Ventures & Accelerate Fund IV, to scale its AI-powered potato storage tech, preventing spoilage and reducing crop losses across North America.

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