News on Chips and Snacks

Tecalit will participate in Anuga FoodTec India 2026 in Mumbai, presenting potato and cereal snack pellet processing solutions, including production lines for die-cut pellets and laminated potato chips with capacities up to 1,000 kg/hour.

PepsiCo will invest USD 1 billion in Colombia over five years to expand production and distribution, an investment that could strengthen its potato supply chain, where it is already the country’s largest industrial buyer at around 84,000 tonnes per year.

Hungritos showcased French Fries, Aloo Popcorn, Potato Mojjos, Criss-Cross Waffle Fries and other frozen snacks at Fine Food Australia 2026 in Melbourne, strengthening partnerships and its presence in Australia's foodservice and retail markets.

Uttar Pradesh plans a dedicated potato export facility at Noida International Airport in Jewar, along with a 50-acre Agri Export Hub featuring processing, packaging and gamma-radiation treatment facilities.

Saratoga Potato Chips recalls J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Maryland over undeclared soy. Consumers with allergies should avoid affected packages and return them for a refund.

Keogh's Crisps has secured its largest overseas distribution deal, bringing five crisp flavours to 1,400 Publix stores in the United States, now its largest export market.

PepsiCo India inaugurated a USD 81.5 million potato chips plant in Assam that will source potatoes locally, support thousands of farmers and increase annual potato requirements from 30,000 MT to 70,000 MT by 2030.

Calbee Potato expects Hokkaido’s 2026 processing potato crop to reach 240,000–250,000 tons, with better quality and yields than 2025. Favorable temperatures and rainfall have boosted growth, although heavy rain remains a major harvest risk now.

KFC Malaysia and Mister Potato launch a limited-time collaboration featuring spicy crispy chicken, a crunchy Zinger burger and Cheezy Wedges-inspired chips for the Merdeka and Malaysia Day season.

Pringles is launching Dippers, its first thicker, sturdier and wavier crisps designed for dipping, in three flavors this September. The brand is also expanding its Mingles range with a new Sweet & Salty flavor.

PepsiCo has announced new snack launches across India and Bangladesh, including Kurkure Aloo Chips, Kurkure Ribbon Pakoda, Lay's Potato Crackers and Quaker protein snacks, combining regional flavours, new textures and nutrition needs.

Orion recorded KRW 874 billion (USD 672.31 million) in global potato snack sales, with overseas markets contributing 73%, as it expands production in South Korea and China and strengthens Pocachip, Oh! Gamja, Swingchip and Yegam globally.

Emami Agrotech enters India’s snacking market with WeMe, launching potato chips and other snacks. The company plans to invest INR 7.5 billion (USD 78.3 million) and targets INR 10 billion (USD 104.4 million) in revenue within 5–7 years.

Optimum Sorting's laser technology detects hidden defects, foreign materials, wet centers, soft rot and solanine in potatoes, fries and chips, delivering high-precision sorting with 0.3 mm resolution and up to 3,333 scans per second.

The 27th China Potato Congress in Hebei unites global potato leaders. Sensitar showcases intelligent processing solutions, boosting efficiency, sustainability and high-value growth across the potato industry.

Taste of Maine has begun kettle chip production at its new USD 75 million plant in Limestone, Maine, using locally grown potatoes. The facility can produce up to 14 million pounds of chips annually and will also support co-packing operations.

La Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP) define su agenda para el próximo congreso, a celebrarse el año que viene en Montevideo, Uruguay.

MoistTech will present the IR-3000 NIR moisture sensor at PACK EXPO International 2026. The system enables real-time moisture control, helping food and corrugated manufacturers improve quality, reduce waste, and save energy.