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January 12, 2025
USDA Appoints 11 Members to the Board of Directors of Potatoes USA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of 11 members to Potatoes USA’s Board of Directors. The appointees include nine producer members and one public member, who will serve three-year terms that expire Feb. 28, 2028.
Vibes are sold in Iceland but will launch in more stores later this year
January 12, 2025
McCain Foods United Kingdom Launches New Crispy and Fluffy Potato Snack
McCain Foods United Kingdom has revolutionized the frozen food aisle with its latest innovation—a potato snack that perfectly combines the crispiness of a crisp with the fluffiness of a fry. This bold new creation offers a fresh take on potato snacks, designed to deliver an irresistible texture and flavor experience.
Lamb Weston Commits to Landmark Green Fertilizer Contract Advancing Sustainable Agriculture
January 12, 2025
Lamb Weston Commits to Landmark Green Fertilizer Contract Advancing Sustainable Agriculture
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., a leading global potato supplier, has announced its partnership with Atlas Agro for the procurement of locally produced, green fertilizers. 
Sales Leadership Changes at Solynta: Mark Hoogendoorn to Drive Global Expansion of True Potato Seeds
January 12, 2025
Sales Leadership Changes at Solynta: Mark Hoogendoorn to Drive Global Expansion of True Potato Seeds
Mark Hoogendoorn has joined Solynta as Sales Lead as per January 1, 2025. In this role, he is responsible for leading the Sales and Business Development team and expanding the commercial introduction of Solynta’s true potato seeds around the globe.
Shark Tank India-featured Beyond Snack raises USD 8.3 million in Series A funding round
January 11, 2025
Shark Tank India-featured Beyond Snack raises USD 8.3 million in Series A funding round
Kerala-based banana chips maker Beyond Snack has secured USD 8.3 million in a Series A funding round led by 12 Flags Group, a consumer-focused fund started by Rakesh Kapoor, the former global CEO of Reckitt Benckiser. 
Agristo continues negotiations with stakeholders in North Dakota to build a first production plant in the United States.
January 10, 2025
Belgian Fries manufacturer Agristo selects North Dakota to build first production plant in the United States
Agristo is investing up to USD 450 million to build its first U.S. production facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota, driven by increasing demand for frozen potato products in North America.
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January 07, 2025
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Every grower and packer dreams of ideal growing conditions for perfect quality potatoes. Of course, the reality remains that quality changes every season. Still your customers will expect the same high standards. Labor shortages and strict demands add to the pressure, making it harder to run an efficient operation.
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January 07, 2025
Despite good harvest of potatoes, Kazakhstan limits export to Russia and Belarus
The Union of Potato and Vegetable Growers of the Republic of Kazakhstan, summing up the results of 2024 noted an increase in the potato harvest and its stable export demand
Specialty Crops Secure USD 650 Million in Additional Funding for USDA Initiative
January 07, 2025
Specialty Crops Secure USD 650 Million in Additional Funding for USDA Initiative
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s updates to the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) initiative, which include an additional USD 650 million investment.
Schematic illustration of the hybrid network based on CNF and DFNKF, highlighting the residues exploited for functionalization and interaction with CNF. The halogenated derivatives, DF(I)NKF and DF(F5)NKF, were obtained substituting the Phe in the second position with the corresponding halogenated amino acids.
January 06, 2025
Sustainable hydrophobic cellulose paper for packaging could soon be a reality!
The aim was to create hydrophobic paper by exploiting the mechanical properties and water resistance of cellulose nanofibres, and so produce a sustainable, high-performance material suitable for packaging and biomedical devices. This involved a supramolecular approach, i.e. combining short chains of proteins (peptide sequences) that do not chemically modify the cellulose nanofibres.
Kolkata, West Bengal, Potato sellers in the city face inspection after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee cracked down on ministers for trading the tubor with neighbouring states.
January 06, 2025
Potato sellers in West Bengal upset over restrictions on sale
Potato vendors and cold storage owners in West Bengal are unhappy after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ordered restrictions in the last week of November 2024 on selling produce to neighbouring States. It has led losses for all the stakeholders, they claim.
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January 06, 2025
LugDrive Series 8140: An Easy Drop-in Replacement for Hygienic Lug-driven Conveyor Belts
With Intralox LugDrive™ Series 8140 belting, food industry manufacturers can now purchase high-quality, hygienic lug-driven belts supported by Intralox’s expertise and guarantees. 
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January 05, 2025
Tummers USA Inc Reflects on a Successful 2024
Tummers Food Processing Solutions, a global leader in potato processing technology, is headquartered in Hoogerheide, The Netherlands. Tummers provides cutting-edge solutions to the potato processing industry worldwide, including potato flake lines, French fry lines, and Freshpack lines.
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January 05, 2025
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The World Potato Congress has presented the upcoming webinar: Implementation of an Early Warning System for Sustainable Preventative Management of Potato Late Blight.
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January 04, 2025
China Sets Out on a Mission to Protect Potatoes from Climate Change
Chinese scientists are working urgently to safeguard potato crops - a critical food source worldwide - against the growing threat of climate change. 
Despite steady monthly increases for most of 2024, primarily driven by dairy, meat and vegetable oil prices, FAO Food Price index overall in 2024 remained below its 2023 levels
January 04, 2025
Despite steady monthly increases for most of 2024, FAO Food Price index overall in 2024 remained below its 2023 levels
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January 04, 2025
JBT Corporation Completes Settlement of its Voluntary Takeover Offer of Marel hf. and Commences Trading as JBT Marel Corporation
JBT Marel Corporation (NYSE and Nasdaq Iceland: JBTM) has completed the settlement of its voluntary takeover offer to acquire all validly tendered shares of Marel hf.
Rabobank's Potato Market Experts to Share Insights at Potato Expo 2025
January 03, 2025
Rabobank's Potato Market Experts to Share Insights at Potato Expo 2025
Rabobank is excited to kick off the New Year by participating in the Potato Expo 2025 in Orlando, Florida. Renowned potato market experts, Stephen Nicholson, Global Sector Strategist – Grains & Oilseeds, and David Magaña, Senior Analyst – Horticulture, will be available at the Rabo AgriFinance booth (#712) to engage with attendees and discuss critical trends and opportunities in the agricultural sector.

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