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July 04, 2025
Aviko Expands Potato Flake Production in China by 70% Amid Surging Global Demand
Aviko is expanding its Gansu, China plant, boosting flake capacity by 70% to meet global demand, especially in Asia. The move supports sustainable growth, aligns with Cosun’s strategy, and strengthens Aviko’s global position in potato processing.
November 20, 2014
ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston Celebrates Grand Opening of TaiMei Potato Processing Plant in China
ConAgra Foods, Inc., joined with distinguished local and regional government dignitaries to celebrate the grand opening of its Lamb Weston potato processing facility in Shangdu, Inner Mongolia. Sponsored Content
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July 14, 2014
ConAgra Foods Acquires Chinese Potato Processor TaiMei Potato Industry Limited
ConAgra Foods, Inc., announced that it has acquired TaiMei Potato Industry Limited, a potato processor in Shangdu, Inner Mongolia. The acquisition expands ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston operations in a market that has growing demand for frozen potato products.
July 27, 2013
9th World Potato Congress to be hosted by Yanqing County of Beijing City, China
David Thompson, President of World Potato Congress Inc., recently announced that Yanqing County, Beijing City, China, has been selected as the site of the 9th International World Potato Congress to be held July 28-30th, 2015.
February 07, 2013
Major revenue drop at potato starch manufacturer China Essence Group
China Essence Group Ltd. , a leading manufacturer of potato starch and derivated products in China, recently announced its results for the third quarter (“3Q FY2013”) and nine months (“9M FY2013”) of the financial year ending 31 March 2013 (“FY2013”).
February 28, 2012
Sojitz, Hitachi Zosen to Create Bioethanol from Potato Starch Residue in China
Sojitz Corp. and Hitachi Zosen Corp. have launched a model project for production of bioethanol from potato starch residue in the Keshan State Farm in Harbin City, in China's Heilongjiang Province. The project is being conducted jointly with Harbin-bas...
February 07, 2012
China revisa medidas antidumping a almidón de papa importado de UE
China ha decidido empezar la revisión de las actuales medidas antidumping sobre el almidón de patata importado desde la Unión Europea (UE) y extender los impuestos antidumping al mismo producto por un año más a partir de hoy lunes, de acuerdo con el Mi...
February 06, 2012
China posts bigger farm trade deficit in 2011
China boosted imports of agricultural products last year, with the farm trade deficit rising 47.4% from 2010 as the country’s own production fell short of demand in the world’s second-largest economy. China imported $94.87 billion worth of farm produc...
October 28, 2011
Sharp price drop potatoes and potato starch results in profit warning China Essence Group
Potato starch manufacturer China Essence Group Ltd issued a profit warning for Q2 FY2012 and H1 FY2012, saying the company expects a loss in these periods due to "unexpected sharp movements in the prices of potatoes and potato starch".