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Hungritos Showcases Frozen Potato Snacks at Fine Food Australia 2026
September 23, 2026
Hungritos Strengthens Global Presence at Fine Food Australia 2026, Melbourne
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.
PepsiCo acquires seed potato business Dowling AgriTech
October 16, 2025
PepsiCo acquires Australian seed potato business Dowling AgriTech
PepsiCo has acquired Australian seed potato business Dowling AgriTech (DAT) to strengthen seed supply, drive innovation, and support grower partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region.
Some of Tyrrell's potato chip products
August 03, 2025
Popular potato chip brand Tyrrells to disappear from Australian supermarket shelves
A popular potato chip brand has been pulled from the shelves of Australia’s two biggest supermarket chains after being discontinued. Fans have noticed that the entire Tyrrells range has quietly disappeared from Coles and Woolworths stores.
Throw Back Thursday: A closer look at the two days of sessions and events of World Potato Congress 2024 in Adelaide.
September 22, 2024
Looking back at the two days of sessions and events of World Potato Congress 2024 in Adelaide.
What a day it was on Monday, June 24! The Adelaide Convention Centre was packed with over 900 delegates, all excited to hear from leaders and innovators of the global potato industry.
Dr. Nigel Crump, Chairman of Potatoes Australia Ltd., and Sonia Waterson, Executive Officer, officially open the 12th World Potato Congress 2024, greeting guests at the event.
August 19, 2024
Reliving World Potato Congress 2024: A Grand Opening and Culinary Celebration
Potatoes Australia Ltd took great pride in hosting the 12th World Potato Congress 2024. Potatoes Australia Ltd. Chairman Dr. Nigel Crump and Potatoes Australia Ltd. Executive Officer, Sonia Waterson welcomed guests to the event for the official opening.
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June 27, 2024
Nine Potato Industry Award Winners honoured at World Potato Congress in Adelaide, Australia
Nine Global Potato Industry Award Winners were honoured at the 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide, Australia.
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An upgraded production line at Preziosi Food, featuring TNA solutions' state-of-the-art pellet frying system, significantly boosts snack output, achieving a remarkable 76% increase in production capacity.
June 25, 2024
TNA partners complete snack solutions with Preziosi Food to achieve a 76% increase in production
With the snacks market in Italy accelerating and cost-conscious consumers increasingly turning to budget-friendly private-label goods, Preziosi Food, a leading Italian manufacturer of potato chips and snacks, needed a complete solutions partner with the capability to deliver significant production capacity increases in a very short 12-month timeframe.
Gdansk, Poland is the location where World Potato Congress will be held
June 05, 2024
World Potato Congress announces Host Countries for the 2026 and 2028 Events
As the world shares its stories of celebration around the first International Day of Potato, and as WPC sets their sights on the 12th World Potato Congress to be held in Adelaide, Australia, the World Potato Congress has announced the locations of the 13th and 14th World Potato Congress events. 
Leith Forrest, Congress MC at World Potato Congress 2024
May 21, 2024
World Potato Congress Announces Dr. Anika Molesworth as WPC24 Ambassador and Leith Forrest as Congress MC
World Potato Congress has announced the appointment of Dr. Anika Molesworth as a Congress Ambassador and Leith Forrest as the Congress MC of the World Potato Congress to be held in Adelaide from June 23rd to 26th, 2024.
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May 05, 2024
World Potato Congress 2024 Unveils New Sponsors and Speakers!
The countdown to the World Potato Congress 2024 has begun and the excitement is building. The team is working hard behind the scenes to ensure the 2024 Congress is one to remember, with a number of exciting announcements.
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February 19, 2024
Applications for Sponsorship to attend World Potato Congress, Adelaide, Australia are now open.
The World Potato Congress Inc, (WPC), is an organization committed to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Sustainability Goals, the objectives of which include improving food security and nutrition for all and to find new and better ways to promote sustainable agriculture. 
Robbie Davis, CEO of Potatoes South Australia
January 23, 2024
Robbie Davis announced as Ambassador to the World Potato Congress 2024 in Adelaide
Potatoes Australia Ltd. is pleased to officially declare Ms. Robbie Davis as the Ambassador for the highly anticipated World Potato Congress 2024
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