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Haresh Karamchandani, Managing Director & Group CEO, HyFun Foods (left) and S. Soundararadjane, CEO, HyFarm, honour a potato farmer for achieving success in the company’s Paathshala initiative
September 23, 2025
HyFarm Paathshala Empowers Potato Farmers in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh with Training to Boost Yield and Quality
Ahmedabad-based HyFarm, a vertical of the HyFun Group, has launched a first-of-its-kind farm school designed to take knowledge out of classrooms and into the fields where farmers work.
High-level meeting between McCain Foods leadership and Madhya Pradesh officials to finalize investment plans for the state’s largest food processing plant
September 22, 2025
McCain Foods to Invest USD 480 Million in the Largest Food Processing Plant in Madhya Pradesh, India
McCain Foods will establish Madhya Pradesh’s largest food processing plant. On July 3, Pierre Danet and Mainak Dhar met Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav to formalize the landmark INR 4,000 crore (USD 480 million) investment
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September 21, 2025
General Mills Eyes Stake in Balaji Wafers as Global Competition Intensifies for Indian Snack Leader
Unites State based food giant General Mills Inc is exploring an investment in Balaji Wafers, joining a crowded field of suitors that includes PepsiCo, ITC Ltd, and several private equity funds, according to a report by The Economic Times (ET).
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.
Kufri Ratan – one of the newly notified potato varieties by ICAR-CPRI, offering high yield, storability, and improved productivity for Indian farmers.
September 14, 2025
Four New ICAR-CPRI Potato Varieties to Boost Productivity and Processing Approved Across India
Agriculture Ministry approves 4 new ICAR-CPRI potato varieties—Kufri Ratan, Kufri Tejas, Kufri Chipbharat-1 & 2—for nationwide cultivation, boosting yields, processing quality & farmer returns, strengthening India’s potato sector.
Anuga FoodTec India 2025 witnessed an overwhelming response as industry leaders, innovators, and visitors came together under one roof, making it a landmark event for the future of food and technology.Anuga FoodTec India 2025 witnessed an overwhelming response as industry leaders, innovators, and visitors came together under one roof, making it a landmark event for the future of food and technology.
September 10, 2025
Successful Anuga FoodTec India and Anuga Select India 2025 highlight India’s Growing Global role in the Food Industry
Anuga FoodTec India & Anuga Select India 2025 concluded in Mumbai with 1,000+ exhibitors, 43,500 visitors, and global pavilions. The events showcased innovations, investments, and collaborations, boosting India’s role in the global F&B industry.
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Explore Potato Innovation with Goodrich Cereals at FI India, Greater Noida
September 04, 2025
Goodrich Cereals to Showcase Innovative Potato Products at FI India, Greater Noida
Goodrich Cereals showcases premium potato flakes and frozen potato products at FI India, Greater Noida (Stand 9E54). Explore sustainable, high-quality solutions for restaurants, QSRs, and food service. Visit to discover the future of potato innovation!
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September 03, 2025
Indian AI Startup Agrograde Revolutionizes Potato Supply Chain Efficiency as India Eyes Global Production Leadership
As India prepares to overtake China as the world's largest potato producer, a homegrown startup is tackling one of the sector's most persistent challenges: the massive revenue losses caused by poor grading and sorting practices.
Allround Vegetable Processing: Engineering Innovation In Vegetable Processing For Indian Market & Neighbouring Country
September 01, 2025
Allround Vegetable Processing: Pioneering Vegetable Processing Innovation for the Indian Market & Neighboring Country
Allround Vegetable Processing leads India’s pre-processing sector with modular machinery, e-Gate IoT cold storage, AI-driven R&D, and expanding plants, reducing waste, boosting yields, and delivering European innovation for Indian conditions.
Jitesh Patel's farm business has prospered since switching to potatoes
August 16, 2025
India Emerges as a Global Powerhouse in French Fry Exports
French fries transformed Jitesh Patel’s fortunes. His Gujarat farming family once grew low-return cotton. Droughts in 2001–2002 worsened their hardship, pushing them to shift to potato farming, which opened the door to better income and stability.
Celebrity Actor Karishma Kapoor in frame with celebrated farmer families of McCain India
August 09, 2025
McCain Foods Embarks on a Bold New Chapter in India With Refreshed Brand Identity and Vibrant Packaging
McCain Foods has launched a new brand identity and vibrant packaging in Ahmedabad, where its India journey began.
McCain Foods India Launches Regenerative Agriculture Demonstration Farm in Gujarat
August 07, 2025
McCain Foods India Launches First Regenerative Agriculture Demo Farm in Gujarat to Boost Sustainable Potato Farming
McCain Foods India launched its first Regenerative Agriculture Demonstration Farm in Sabarkantha, Gujarat, on World Environment Day to promote soil health, biodiversity, and water efficiency, supporting its goal of 100% regenerative farming by 2030.
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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches Kufri Chip Bharat-1, a new potato processing variety by ICAR-CPRI, at ICAR Foundation Day in New Delhi.
August 07, 2025
ICAR-CPRI Launches Kufri Chipbharat-1: India’s New High-Yield Potato Variety for Chip Processing
CPRI launched Kufri Chipbharat-1, a new potato variety for processing, marking a significant advancement in India's agricultural sector. The release, attended by key officials, supports India's position as the second-largest global potato producer.
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August 04, 2025
Rajni Gupta Appointed Country Head of Agristo India to Drive Growth in Potato Processing Industry
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McPatel vs McDonald’s: Legal Battle Brews Over 'Mc' Prefix in Ahmedabad Court
July 28, 2025
McPatel vs McDonald’s: Indian French Fries Brand Battles Global Giant Over ‘Mc’ Identity Amid Trademark Dispute
McPatel Foods Pvt Ltd of Ahmedabad has sued McDonald's for issuing 'groundless threats' over its use of the prefix 'Mc'. The local firm, selling fries under ‘Ohh! Potato’, seeks to stop McDonald’s from objecting to its name in court.
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July 28, 2025
From a Small Room to an 83,000 Sq. Ft. Facility: Shri Vibracion's Transformative Journey in Material Handling Solutions
Shri Vibracion opens a new 83,000 sq. ft. facility in Pune, marking its growth from a small workshop to a global player in food processing machinery, with a focus on hygienic, high-performance solutions for the potato and snack industry.
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July 27, 2025
Anuga FoodTec India 2025 Set to Break Records as South Asia Premier F&B Technology Showcase
Anuga FoodTec India, the most anticipated and comprehensive trade fair for the food and beverage technology industry in South Asia, is set to return from 20th to 22nd August 2025 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.
KRIBHCO Managing Director M.R. Sharma and Farm Frites Chairman Pieter de Bruijne exchange signed documents during the official Joint Venture Agreement ceremony, witnessed by KRIBHCO Chairman Dr. Chandra Pal Singh and senior executives.
July 22, 2025
KRIBHCO and Farm Frites Partner to Launch State-of-the-Art Potato Processing Plant in Uttar Pradesh, Boosting Farmer Income and Agro-Industry Growth
KRIBHCO and Farm Frites signed a JV to set up a hi-tech potato processing unit in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The project will boost premium potato farming, generate jobs, and enhance farmer incomes, marking KRIBHCO’s entry into agri-processing.

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