McDonald's Japan, Small Fries
December 23, 2021

Only small fries for McDonald's customers in Japan, as floods in Western Canada disrupt supply

Fans of McDonald's Fries in Japan are out of luck next week. The restaurant chain will only offers its small size portions, as flooding in Western Canada and COVID-19 disrupts the global supply chain for 'McDonald's potato'.
The Bangladesh Cold Storage Association (BCSA) seeks BDT 9 (USD 0.11) subsidy per kg of potato stored
October 04, 2021

The Bangladesh Cold Storage Association (BCSA) suggests a subsidy per kg of potato stored

The annual demand for potatoes in Bangladesh is about 9 million tons. The Bangladesh Cold Storage Association (BCSA) urged the government to provide a BDT 9 (USD 0.11) subsidy per kilogram of potato stored in various cold storages in the country.
Impact of sustainability agenda of potato processor McCain Foods in India
June 21, 2021

Impact of sustainability agenda McCain Foods in India

In line with the Global Sustainability Strategy and Commitments, McCain released its Global Sustainability Report with a focus on India, for the first time, to track progress across its sustainability pillars for the year 2020.
Georgia Seed Potato Model Farm Officially Open
May 01, 2021

Georgia Seed Potato Model Farm Officially Open

Dignitaries, researchers, and private sector representatives gathered this week in southwestern Georgia to celebrate the opening of a potato seed model farm.
Is the Potato still a Staple in India after prices hike 92% in a Year?
November 10, 2020

Is the Potato still a Staple in India after prices hike 92% in a Year?

Prices of Potatoes and all other vegetables and pulses have steadily increased through the course of the coronavirus-infused lockdown.
Mamata Banerjee to seek Modi's intervention over soaring onion, potato prices in India
November 10, 2020

Soaring onion, potato prices in India become a political hot potato

Blaming the federal government for the steep hike in prices of essential commodities, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of West Bengal alleged that the prices were rising as the Centre has snatched away the state's power.
Odisha government seeks renewal of agreement with International Potato Centre
October 27, 2020

Odisha government seeks renewal of agreement with International Potato Centre

Even as the State Potato Mission failed to take off due to the lack of direction and apathy of the government to the project, it has expressed it desire to revalidate the contract with the International Potato Centre (CIP) for intensification of potato production.
India resumes import of potatoes from Bhutan
October 23, 2020

India resumes import of potatoes from Bhutan, export yet to pick up

India on Saturday threw open its domestic market for certain agricultural commodities including potatoes from Bhutan.
Kurkure witnesses a jump in penetration and order frequency as in-home consumption rises
September 23, 2020

India: Kurkure witnesses a jump in penetration and order frequency as in-home consumption rises

Dilen Gandhi, Sr. Director and Category Head - Foods, PepsiCo India tells us how difficult the lockdown period was for Pepsico's Kurkure and how the company plans to leverage on the current rise in-home consumption for snacks.
South Korean potatoes for Cambodia
July 20, 2020

South Korea to help Cambodia produce seed potatoes

South Korea plans to help Cambodia produce seed potatoes for planting in Mondulkiri province, where the conditions have potential for potato growing.
Potato price surges by 28%-38% in UP, West Bengal as demand rises in the lockdown period
April 08, 2020

Potato price surges by 28%-38% in UP, West Bengal as demand rises in the lockdown period

Potato prices have surged 28-38% in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, the top two producers of the tuber which has become the staple across India during the COVID-19-induced lockdown.
Price of new Chinese potatoes continues to fall
April 07, 2020

Price of new Chinese potatoes continues to fall

Many potato traders with stock in storage have grown worried about the condition of the Chinese potato market. The market is quite weak and the delivery speed has slowed down.

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