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SIAL Canada 2025: A Bold Program Rooted in Today’s Realities, with Canada in the Spotlight
April 28, 2025
SIAL Canada 2025: Celebrating Canadian Leadership and Innovation in the Global Food Industry
SIAL Canada 2025 highlights Canada as the Country of Honour, celebrating its leadership in food innovation. The event will feature over 1,000 exhibitors, 70+ conferences, and expert-led sessions, shaping the future of the agri-food industry.
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April 28, 2025
How weather and reduced imports 'heated up' the potato market in Azerbaijan
Despite the beginning of the new potato harvest season in Azerbaijan, prices for this popular root vegetable still remain at record high levels.
Utz Unveils Limited Edition Lemonade Potato Chips in Collaboration with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to Support Childhood Cancer Research
April 27, 2025
Utz Unveils Limited Edition Lemonade Chips with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to Support Childhood Cancer Research
Utz® launches limited-edition Lemonade Potato Chips in partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. A portion of sales (up to USD 25000) supports childhood cancer research. Available through August online and at major retailers.
2025 Tariffs and Trade
April 27, 2025
2025 Tariffs and Trade: What is Next for the Global Food Industry?
Escalating US-China tensions and tariffs exceeding 100% are disrupting global supply chains, driving up prices on key ingredients like rice, oils, and spices, and forcing food businesses worldwide to adapt amid tightening markets.
Key Technology and PPM Technologies' new fully-integrated nut processing line combines industry-leading sorting, roasting, seasoning, and packaging solutions for consistent quality and efficiency
April 26, 2025
Key Technology and PPM Technologies Introduce New Fully-Integrated Nut Processing Line
Key Technology (Key) and PPM Technologies (PPM), both members of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Group, introduce their new fully-integrated nut processing line.
Lamb Weston processing plant at 2013 Saint St. in Richland.
April 26, 2025
Lamb Weston faces a class action lawsuit for failing to give Washington workers proper breaks
Lamb Weston faces a $14M class action lawsuit in Washington over unpaid breaks and overtime at its potato processing plants, including a closed Connell french fry facility. Workers seek damages; Lamb Weston denies the claims.
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Herbort Knife Peeler 2400
April 24, 2025
Herbort Knife Peeler: Precision and Efficiency for Premium Food Processing
The Herbort Knife Peeler 830 is a continuous mechanical peeling machine designed for high-precision peeling of a wide range of products, including potatoes, carrots, beets, and other tubers.
State-of-the-art potato processing line at Reno LLC featuring Marcelissen's high-tech equipment, enabling efficient peeling, transporting, inspecting, and weighing of potatoes in a modern facility
April 24, 2025
Ukraine: A Fresh Start for Reno LLC with Marcelissen Potato Processing Technology
Reno LLC is a potato processing company rooted in the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine. After a turbulent period, their factory needed to be rebuilt to restart production. With resilience and determination they have made a fresh start.
PotatoEurope 2025 Innovation Award
April 23, 2025
Leaders in the Field: Expert Jury Announced for PotatoEurope 2025 Innovation Award
PotatoEurope 2025, held Sept 3–4 in Lelystad, will feature the Innovation Award recognizing top potato sector innovations. A diverse expert jury will select winners, with strong global interest and the event nearly sold out.
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April 23, 2025
Colombia: precios altos pero perspectivas a la baja
Bloqueos comerciales y baja producción explican los precios actuales.
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April 23, 2025
España: acusan a distribuidores por ir contra la producción nacional
La organización Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos (COAG) denuncia manipulación de los mercados e impacto negativo sobre los productores españoles.
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April 23, 2025
NSSPL Debuts at Foteg Istanbul 2025 with Cutting-Edge Turnkey Post Harvest Solutions!
Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (NSSPL) has announced its debut at Foteg Istanbul 2025, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion.
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