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Russia places temporary ban on import Ukrainian potatoes
May 12, 2025
Russia faces record potato crisis amid food inflation surge
According to Russia’s Federal Statistics Service, the surge in potato prices is the steepest among all tracked food products. The spike follows an already dramatic increase in 2024 due to poor harvests, compounding food inflation and putting more pressure on Russian households.
España: crece la demanda por patatas procesadas
May 12, 2025
España: crece la demanda por patatas procesadas
A pesar del aumento progresivo de la superficie cultivada, los mayores desafíos siguen siendo las amenazas climáticas y la falta de relevo generacional en el sector.
Federico Sturzenegger, ministro de Desregulación y Transformación del Estado, celebró la decisión de reducir trabas burocráticas
May 12, 2025
Argentina: se desregula la exportación de hortalizas
El gobierno libertario de Javier Milei da un paso más en su campaña de desregulación estatal y en este caso afecta directamente a la exportación de papa.
Engineered to boost quality, operational flexibility, and efficiency, OptiBake reduces energy consumption by 50% compared to conventional gas-fired wafer baking ovens.
May 11, 2025
Bühler Sets New Benchmark in Wafer Baking with OptiBake: Unmatched Flexibility and 50% Energy Savings
Bühler unveils OptiBake, the first inductively heated wafer oven, cutting energy use by 50% and eliminating emissions. It enhances quality, efficiency, and flexibility, setting a new standard for sustainable, high-performance wafer production.
British Potato Industry Awards 2025
May 11, 2025
British Potato Industry Awards 2025: Call-Out to All Machinery and Implement Manufacturers
The British Potato Industry Awards takes place on the first night of the British Potato Industry Show (November 19, 2025), held every two years at Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate, UK.
Givaudan launches Myromi™
May 10, 2025
Givaudan Launches Myromi™: A Smart Aroma Delivery Device Revolutionising Flavour Co-Creation and Consumer Engagement
Givaudan launches Myromi™, a handheld aroma device for real-time flavour co-creation. Controlled via smartphone, it boosts feedback, speeds development, and enhances collaboration with consumers through an intuitive digital interface.
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Golden-brown dry fried JagaRico, offering a new and improved flavor
May 10, 2025
Dry Frying JagaRico - The Snack Hack That Takes Flavor to the Next Level
JagaRico, a popular Japanese snack by Calbee Japan, resembles potato chips in the form of French fries. It comes in a variety of flavors, including limited seasonal editions.
Potatoes on hand
May 07, 2025
España: gran influjo de patata importada en los mercados
Las organizaciones agrarias han manifestado su preocupación tanto por la competencia externa como por la calidad de los productos en cuestión.
Aviko's SuperCrunch Fresh fries nice and warm under the heat lamp for up to 1 hour stay.
May 06, 2025
How to Keep Fries Crispy Longer: Aviko’s SuperCrunch Solutions for the Gastro Trade
Warmth and service life of French fries in catering and fastfood are more and more challenged. Here are the best ways French fries to keep you warm for a long time & French fries products who help you with their properties! 
Flikweert Vision’s QualityGrader ensures precision sorting by detecting scab, damage, and deformities—delivering top-grade seed potatoes with less labour at Wellhill Farm.
May 06, 2025
Wellhill Farm Partners with Flikweert Vision to Improve Seed Potato Sorting
Wellhill Farm, a fourth-generation family business on Scotland’s Moray Coast, has partnered with Dutch company Flikweert Vision to modernize its seed potato sorting process.
Nick Szczechowski, North Central Regional Sales Manager at BluePrint Automation
May 06, 2025
Secondary Packaging: BluePrint Automation Hires Nick Szczechowski as US North Central Regional Sales Manager
BluePrint Automation, a leading innovator in the secondary packaging automation industry, announced the appointment of Nick Szczechowski as North Central Regional Sales Manager effective March 21.
Kenya to Host the 13th World Potato Congress in Late 2026
May 06, 2025
World Potato Congress 2026 to be held in Kenya after all
Kenya will host the 13th World Potato Congress in October/November 2026, following a venue change from Poland. Led by NPCK and supported by key partners, the event aims to spotlight potatoes' role in food security and economic growth.
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AVR, a global leader in potato cultivation machinery, strengthens its presence in the Northern Netherlands.
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