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Lamb Weston's 2024 report highlights progress in sustainability across people, food, and planet.
June 12, 2025
Potato Processor Lamb Weston Issues F2024 Global Sustainability Report
With a focus on Making Fries and Making Strides, Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. issued its annual Global Sustainability Report, providing updates on the company’s performance against key sustainability and people initiatives during its fiscal year 2024.
P.E.I. launches buy-back program for potato wart fields
June 12, 2025
Prince Edward Island govt Launches Potato Field Buy-Back Program to Combat Potato Wart Disease
P.E.I. launches a buy-back program for potato wart index fields to combat the fungal disease. It aids farmers, protects land, and boosts trade, with over USD 40M spent since 2021 on wart control efforts.
The Polysense team: Growing fast and transforming the food industry with smart AI solutions
June 12, 2025
Polysense raises EUR 2 million to spice the food industry with AI to become more sustainable and profitable
Polysense, a Belgian technology start-up, raised EUR 2 million (USD 2.3 million) from tech entrepreneurs to further disrupt the food industry. The company specialises in AI solutions for production processes to reduce waste and increase efficiency. 
Food Africa & Pacprocess MEA 2025, Connecting the food, processing, and packaging industries from 9–12 December at EIEC, Cairo.
June 12, 2025
Food Africa and pacprocess MEA 2025: Powering Regional Trade and Industry Growth
Returning for their 10th and 6th editions, respectively, Food Africa and pacprocess MEA will take place from 9 to 12 December 2025 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC).
Branston is looking for new experts to join its team
June 12, 2025
UK Potato Company Branston needs 65 new recruits to support its growth
More than 65 skilled workers are being sought by leading potato supplier Branston for its Lincolnshire site, as a result of its successful expansion plans. 
June 11, 2025
Paraguay: producción se duplica
De 300 a 600 hectares cultivadas para abastecer de papa nacional a todos los paraguayos y así reducir la dependencia regional en materia alimentaria.
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El territorio cultivado con papas ocupa la zona centro (Córdoba y San Luis, principalmente) con el 30%; Tucumán con el 9% y, según el año, entre el 6 y 7% en Mendoza.
June 11, 2025
Argentina: desafíos y oportunidades para la producción en mendocina
Durante un evento, el intercambio sobre la cadena productiva y su futuro fue extenso. Fortalezas y debilidades quedaron de relieve, desafíos y oportunidades.
Representantes de las empresas y centros tecnológicos que participan en la iniciativa, enmarcada dentro del proyecto europeo Brilian, en la planta de Udapa en Gasteiz.
June 11, 2025
España: bioplásticos a partir de la papa
El proyecto supone aprovechar los residuos de los procesos de industrialización de patata y darle así un giro sustentable a la cadena de valor.
Trial fields at PotatoEurope 2025
June 10, 2025
PotatoEurope 2025 Trial Fields: Top 15 Companies Showcase Innovative Potato Cultivation Techniques and Solutions
At PotatoEurope 2025, fifteen top companies will showcase trials on potato cultivation, with 309 exhibitors and 15,000 visitors expected. The event highlights innovation, demos, and global networking across the potato value chain.
Cavendish Farms Quick Crisp product lineup
June 09, 2025
Cavendish Farms’ Quick Crisp® Wins Big at 32nd Annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards for Frozen Potato & Appetizer Innovations
Cavendish Farms' Quick Crisp® line—Potato Tots, Onion Rings, and Slim Steak Cut Fries—won the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Award for innovation, quality, and convenience. Ready in minutes, they’re perfect for busy Canadian lifestyles.
GB Potatoes Joins HCP to Support the British Seed Potato Industry
June 09, 2025
GB Potatoes joins HCP to boost seed potato crop protection and secure sustainable UK production
GB Potatoes has joined HCP to secure vital crop protection authorisations for the UK seed potato sector, using AHDB levy funds. A new technical group will prioritise needs, ensuring sustainable, high-quality seed and ware potato production.
Alsum Farms & Produce Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to High School SeniorsAlsum Farms & Produce Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to High School Seniors
June 09, 2025
Alsum Farms & Produce Awards USD 10,000 in Scholarships to Future Agricultural Leaders
Alsum Farms & Produce awarded USD 10,000 in scholarships to 10 Wisconsin high school seniors for academic, agricultural, and community excellence. The program supports future ag leaders.
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