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Gopal Snacks Founder and MD Bipinbhai Hadvani as the company reports a 409% surge in Q1 FY27 net profit, driven by operational recovery, cost optimisation and distribution expansion.
October 25, 2026
Gopal Snacks Q1 FY27 Results: Profit Jumps 409% as Operational Recovery Boosts Margins
Gopal Snacks’ Q1 FY27 profit surged 409% to INR 12.85 crore (USD 1.5M), while revenue rose 31% to INR 422 crore (USD 49.5M). Lower costs, distribution growth and pricing measures lifted EBITDA margin to 7.44%, aiding recovery.
Bikanervala Foods’ manufacturing facility in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, where a RS 131 crore expansion will increase production capacity.
October 22, 2026
Bikanervala Foods Invests USD 13.8 million to Expand Jewar Manufacturing Facility in Uttar Pradesh
Bikanervala Foods will invest INR 131 crore to expand its Jewar facility, adding 19,676.39 sqm of built-up area. Total investment will reach INR 548 crore, boosting production to meet rising demand for traditional Indian snacks.
ICAR-CPRI's four potato varieties — Kufri Jyoti, Kufri Bahar, Kufri Pukhraj and Kufri Chipsona-1 — cover nearly 75% of India's potato cultivation area.
October 08, 2026
ICAR-CPRI Potato Varieties Cover Nearly 75% of India’s Potato Area
ICAR-CPRI's Kufri Jyoti, Kufri Bahar, Kufri Pukhraj and Kufri Chipsona-1 together cover nearly 75% of India's potato cultivation area. The varieties have boosted productivity, farmer incomes and the potato processing sector.
TECALIT will present its potato and cereal snack pellet processing solutions at ANUGA FOODTEC INDIA 2026
September 28, 2026
TECALIT to Present Potato Snack Pellet Processing Solutions at Anuga FoodTec India 2026
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.
Uttar Pradesh plans dedicated potato export infrastructure at Noida International Airport in Jewar to connect the state’s potato-producing regions with overseas markets.
September 21, 2026
Noida Airport to Support Potato Exports from Uttar Pradesh
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.
PepsiCo India inaugurated its INR 7.78 billion (USD 81.5 million) potato chips manufacturing facility in Banekuchi, Assam
September 13, 2026
PepsiCo India Inaugurates USD 81.5 Million Potato Chips Plant in Assam
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.
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PepsiCo's latest snack launches across India and Bangladesh include Lay's Potato Crackers, Kurkure Aloo Chips, Kurkure Ribbon Pakoda, and Quaker Protein Chikki Bites and Protein Ladooz.
September 03, 2026
PepsiCo Launches Kurkure Aloo Chips and Lay's Potato Crackers in India and Bangladesh
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.
Emami Agrotech enters India’s snacking market with the launch of WeMe, a new snack brand offering potato chips and other snack products
August 23, 2026
Emami Agrotech Enters India Packaged Snacking Market With WeMe
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.
SV Agri Starch Recovery Unit (SRU)
August 03, 2026
Siddhivinayak Agri Processing Launches Starch Recovery Unit to Improve Potato Processing Efficiency
Siddhivinayak Agri Processing (SV AGRI) has launched its Starch Recovery Unit (SRU) for potato processors. The system recovers valuable potato starch removes up to 95% TSS reduces ETP load and lowers fresh water consumption by 30% to 40%.
Potato processing is entering a new era, with Goodrich Cereals focusing on reliable sourcing, consistent quality, supply chain resilience, and application-driven innovation to meet evolving global food industry demands.
June 16, 2026
Potato Processing Is Entering a New Era And Goodrich Cereals Is Ready for It
Goodrich Cereals says the future of potato processing will be shaped by reliable sourcing, consistent quality, supply security, and specialized products. The company serves nearly 50 countries with potato ingredients and packaging options.
PepsiCo plans to invest up to USD 665 million in India by 2030
May 24, 2026
PepsiCo to invest USD 665 million in India foods manufacturing by 2030
PepsiCo plans to invest up to Rs 5,700 crore (USD 665 million) in India by 2030, mainly to expand the manufacturing capacity of its foods business. The investment will focus primarily on three manufacturing facilities located in Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Tamil Nadu.
Shiv Ratan Agarwal, Founder, Chairman and Whole-Time Director at Bikaji Foods International Ltd.
April 27, 2026
Bikaji Foods founder and Chairman Shiv Ratan Agarwal passes away
Bikaji Foods International has announced that its founder, Chairman and Whole-Time Director Shiv Ratan Agarwal passed away on April 23, 2026, according to a regulatory filing submitted to stock exchanges.
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