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Farmers assess potato crops as PepsiCo promotes AI and regenerative agriculture for resilient farming.
October 25, 2026
PepsiCo Uses AI and Regenerative Agriculture to Strengthen Farming Resilience
PepsiCo is combining AI, regenerative agriculture and ag-tech partnerships to help farmers improve soil health, use resources efficiently and strengthen farm resilience, including at a fourth-generation potato farm in Alberta, Canada.
El Niño intensifies across the Pacific, amplifying extreme heat, drought, wildfires and flooding risks worldwide.
September 21, 2026
Record-Breaking El Niño Surges as Global Heat and Extreme Weather Risks Rise
El Niño has reached a record 3.05°C, surpassing the 2015 high. Scientists warn the powerful event could worsen heatwaves, droughts, floods, wildfires and food insecurity as global temperatures continue to rise.
Declining potato acreage and repeated heatwaves are tightening European potato supplies, with French yields under pressure from severe water stress.
September 03, 2026
European Potato Acreage Declines as Heatwaves Put Yields Under Pressure
European potato supplies are tightening as acreage declines and heatwaves pressure yields. France is particularly affected by severe water stress, prompting CNIPT to call for purchasing and sales strategies to reflect current market conditions.
I’m euphoric right now’: Tyler Heppell and the Ugly Potato Day team celebrate after the Surrey event set a Guinness World Record by donating 246,528.61 kg of produce in 24 hours.
August 10, 2026
Surrey’s Ugly Potato Day Breaks Guinness World Record With 246,528 Kg of Produce Donated
Surrey’s Ugly Potato Day set a Guinness World Record by donating 246,528 kg of fruits and vegetables in 24 hours. The event attracted 30,000 people and brought together 25 farms to reduce food waste and support local communities.
A warming climate is placing potato production under increasing pressure, with rising temperatures, drought, and extreme weather threatening yields, quality, and global food security.
August 05, 2026
Accelerating Global Warming Could Reshape the Future of Global Potato Production
Global warming is accelerating, threatening potato production through heat, drought, pests, and storage challenges. Climate-smart farming, resilient varieties, and improved irrigation are essential to protect future yields and quality.
Farmers say healthy potato plants are growing in the areas grazed by cattle, which they hope will increase the crop yield this fall.
August 05, 2026
Can Cows Help Grow Better Potatoes? Canadian Researchers Test Grazing to Improve Soil Health
Researchers in Prince Edward Island are testing cattle grazing before potato planting to improve soil health, reduce costs and support sustainable farming. Early results show no yield loss or higher emissions as researchers study long-term benefits.
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Potato starch is emerging as a versatile bio-based ingredient, supporting innovation in food processing, pharmaceuticals, sustainable packaging, and industrial manufacturing worldwide.
July 17, 2026
Potato Starch Finds New Growth Beyond Food as Industrial Demand Accelerates
Potato starch is expanding beyond food as demand grows for clean-label ingredients and sustainable materials. New applications in pharmaceuticals, paper, textiles, adhesives, and biodegradable packaging are creating global market opportunities.
SAI Platform launched its Regenerating Together Programme during its 2026 Annual Event in Saskatoon, bringing together industry partners to accelerate the practical implementation of regenerative agriculture across global food and agricultural supply chains.
July 09, 2026
SAI Platform launches Regenerating Together Programme at 2026 Annual Event
SAI Platform launched its Regenerating Together Programme during the 2026 Annual Event, bringing together industry partners to advance regenerative agriculture through practical implementation, collaboration and resilient production systems.
Changing weather patterns linked to El Niño could impact potato yields, quality, storage, and supply chains across key production regions.
June 21, 2026
NOAA Confirms El Niño as Global Potato Industry Prepares for Weather Risks
NOAA has confirmed El Niño, expected to strengthen through 2026–27. The global potato industry is monitoring impacts on yields, disease pressure, processing quality, storage, and supply chains while accelerating climate resilience efforts.
World Potato Congress webinar on planning for the 2026 International Day of the Potato, organized in collaboration with the FAO.
May 13, 2026
World Potato Congress and FAO to Host Global Webinar about International Day of the Potato 2026 planning
World Potato Congress Inc. will host a webinar on May 15, 2026, on planning for the International Day of the Potato, featuring FAO’s Makiko Taguchi and potato expert Dr André Devaux.
Freshtag® smart label technology by Vitsab® ensures food safety during transit by visually monitoring time-temperature exposure, helping prevent spoilage and protect the quality of perishable foods across the supply chain.
March 08, 2026
Vitsab® Launches Freshtag® Smart Label to Monitor Food Temperature and Ensure Safety During Transit
Vitsab International AB introduces Freshtag®, a color-changing time-temperature label using 'Stoplight Technology' to monitor perishable foods in transit. The easy-to-use, compliant solution helps prevent spoilage, ensure safety, and protect profits.
Advanced hydro-cutting and water knife system from Southern Fabrication Works, strengthening FPS Food Process Solutions’ end-to-end food processing capabilities with precision cutting and efficient water recycling solutions.
March 05, 2026
FPS Food Process Solutions Boosts Global Food Processing Innovation with Strategic Addition of Southern Fabrication Works
FPS Food Process Solutions has added Southern Fabrication Works to its portfolio, boosting its capabilities in hydro-cutting, water knife technology and plant engineering, strengthening end-to-end food processing solutions worldwide.
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