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Industrial potato processing and packaging machinery from bankrupt Dutch producer CêlaVíta, now being auctioned online by Troostwijk Auctions as part of six structured industrial asset sales running from December to January.
December 18, 2025
CêlaVíta Potato Processing Equipment now on Auction by Troostwijk
Troostwijk Auctions launches six online auctions (18 Dec–15 Jan) to sell the full industrial assets of bankrupt Dutch potato processor CêlaVíta, offering high-quality potato processing, packaging and labelling machinery from leading brands.
Jeevan Dass, Senior Commercial Director for Asia-Pacific at Lamb Weston, speaking about the company’s first retail entry into Southeast Asia, launched in Singapore.
December 17, 2025
Lamb Weston’s First Retail Move into Southeast Asia Begins in Singapore
Lamb Weston entered Southeast Asia retail via Singapore, using it as a trend-setting test market. The company launched four oven- and air-fryer–ready fry SKUs, tailored to Asian habits, before planned expansion to Malaysia and beyond.
Members of Parliament meet BO Akkerbouw in front of the mobile kitchen, discussing Dutch arable farming while fresh potatoes and vegetables are prepared.
December 17, 2025
Members of Parliament discover Dutch arable farming during foodtruck event in The Hague
Dutch arable farming plays an important role in national food security. Members of Parliament were able to experience this firsthand on Wednesday 3 December.
Böhmer specialists evaluating tuber development and plant performance of the Country variety during on-farm trials in Germany.
December 17, 2025
Table potato variety Country gains traction in the German fresh market
Table potato variety Country is attracting growing interest in the German market. The need for a stress-resistant, high-yielding variety with good skin quality prompted Böhmer to start trials with Country in 2023.
Andrew Francis – Managing Director of Home Farm Nacton
December 16, 2025
Marks and Spencer launches exclusive Celebration potatoes grown at Home Farm Nacton
M&S has partnered with Suffolk-based Home Farm Nacton, based on the historic Orwell Park Estate, to bring customers across the UK new variety celebration potatoes for the festive season.
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December 16, 2025
Colombia: desarrollo varietal criollo como alternativa al GMO
Cruces genéticos entre variedades colombianas y peruanas permitieron desarrollar una variedad que mantiene calidad y duplica su periodo de reposo, retrasando la brotación hasta 48 días.
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December 16, 2025
Brasil: precios mantienen su tendencia al alza
Por cuarta semana consecutiva el valor de la papa en los principales mercados brasileños mostró un incremento significativo, revirtiendo la depresión que predominó durante la mayor parte del año.
NAPSO and Spud Smart present a expert-led webinar on Dec. 17, focusing on diagnosing and managing key mid-storage potato challenges.
December 15, 2025
NAPSO and Spud Smart Announce Expert Webinar on Diagnosing and Managing Mid-Storage Potato Problems
NAPSO and Spud Smart will host a webinar, 'Mid-Storage Health Check,' on Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. PST. Experts Dr. Sastry Jayanty and Dr. Amanda Gevens will cover CO₂, humidity, airflow, and early detection of storage diseases. Register now.
International buyers, producers and innovators converge at Gulfood, reflecting the accelerating transformation of the global food and beverage industry driven by health, technology, sustainability and digitalisation.
December 13, 2025
Gulfood 2026 positions Dubai as global hub for next-generation food and beverage trade
The global food and beverage industry is entering a defining era, driven by health, technology, sustainability, transparent sourcing and AI-powered performance, as the global food and beverages market is projected to reach USD 11.37 trillion by 2030.
CIP and HyFarm representatives formalize a strategic partnership to strengthen India’s processing-grade potato sector.CIP and HyFarm representatives formalize a strategic partnership to strengthen India’s processing-grade potato sector.
December 13, 2025
International Potato Center and HyFarm form strategic partnership to advance processing-grade potato sector in India
The International Potato Center (CIP) and HyFarm, the agri-business unit of HyFun Foods, have announced a strategic partnership to advance India’s processing-grade potato sector through scientific collaboration, technology exchange, and farmer-focused innovation.
Inaugurating the Global Potato Summit 2025
December 11, 2025
Global Potato Summit 2025 Opens in Greater Noida: Global Experts, Cutting-Edge Research and India’s Leadership Take Center Stage
Global Potato Summit 2025 opened at IEML, Greater Noida, uniting global experts, policymakers and industry leaders. The event highlighted India’s growing leadership in potato innovation, sustainability, processing, exports and value-chain growth.
The modified starch market is expanding as manufacturers focus on clean-label ingredients that enhance stability, texture and processing performance.
December 10, 2025
Global modified starch market forecast to reach USD 17.30 billion by 2030
According to MarketsandMarkets™, the modified starch market is estimated at USD 14.92 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 17.30 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.0 percent.
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Maaz Suthar of M S International to Speak at Global Potato Summit 2025: Highlighting India’s Rise in Domestic and Export Potato Markets.
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FAO Food Price Index declines for the third consecutive month in November, with all indices but cereals down
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December 08, 2025
Despite steady monthly decreases in late 2025, the FAO Food Price Index annual average tops 2024
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