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Jensma Agro's two Tolsma-Grisnich Optica Q optical quality sorters installed above the inspection room at the company's seed potato grading facility in Westhoek, Friesland.
August 09, 2026
Jensma Agro Cuts Labour Costs with Tolsma-Grisnich Optica Q Seed Potato Sorters
Jensma Agro installed two Optica Q optical sorters to grade 30 t/h of seed potatoes with less labour. The system cuts manual inspection, improves efficiency, increases capacity and supports future growth, with minor software improvements planned.
Janine Luten director of the Dutch Potato Organization (NAO)
August 09, 2026
NAO Director Janine Luten: Innovation is key to safeguarding Dutch potato leadership
Janine Luten, Director of the Dutch Potato Organisation (NAO), says innovation, knowledge sharing and collaboration are essential to keeping the Netherlands a global leader in potatoes while tackling labour, sustainability and regulatory challenges.
Andreas Denissen, Martin Vrij (centre) and Bart Laemers evaluate Quintera under commercial growing conditions near Kevelaer, Germany
August 09, 2026
Quintera proves its value as an early processing potato for irrigated sandy soils
Quintera has demonstrated high yields, stable processing quality and resilience under warm, dry conditions after four years of commercial cultivation, making it a strong processing potato variety for irrigated light sandy soils.
Mousline L’Originale, the French mashed potato brand, is seeking recovery after a challenging 2025 marked by falling sales, lower potato processing volumes and the loss of a major B2B customer.
August 08, 2026
Mousline Seeks Recovery After Difficult Year Marked by Falling Sales and Loss of a Major Client
Mousline faced a difficult 2025 with lower sales, crop problems, and lost contracts. The French brand is investing €14 million (USD 16.2 million), expanding exports, innovating products, and launching plant-based spreads to drive recovery.
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August 07, 2026
FAO Food Price Index edges higher in July on stronger crop prices
The FAO Food Price Index averaged 131.1 points in July 2026, up 0.7 points from its June level. Increases in the price indices for cereals, sugar and vegetable oils were partially offset by declines in those for meat and dairy products.
MoistTech's IR-3000 NIR moisture sensor provides real-time, non-contact moisture measurement on a snack production line, helping food manufacturers improve quality, productivity, and energy efficiency ahead of its showcase at PACK EXPO International 2026.
August 06, 2026
MoistTech to Showcase Innovative IR-3000 Moisture Sensor at Pack Expo International 2026
MoistTech will present the IR-3000 NIR moisture sensor at PACK EXPO International 2026. The system enables real-time moisture control, helping food and corrugated manufacturers improve quality, reduce waste, and save energy.
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FAM STUMABO has upgraded the SureTec 240P with a universal contoured infeed to improve potato processing flexibility for white and sweet potatoes.
August 06, 2026
FAM STUMABO to Showcase New Potato Processing Innovations at Interpom 2026
FAM STUMABO will showcase its latest potato processing innovations at Interpom 2026 in Kortrijk, Belgium, from 29 November to 1 December. Highlights include the new SureTec 240P, STUMABO hydrocutting heads and the Dorphy dicer.
HyFun Foods and Maersk representatives mark the inauguration of the new cold storage facility in Mehsana, Gujarat, strengthening their partnership in cold chain logistics.
August 06, 2026
HyFun Foods and Maersk inaugurate one of India's largest cold storage facilities
HyFun Foods and Maersk have inaugurated one of India's largest cold storage facilities in Mehsana, Gujarat. The 260,000 sq. ft. facility with capacity for 14,700 pallet positions strengthens HyFun Foods' cold chain and frozen potato logistics.
A total of 23 potato breeding lines have been approved for export to India for research purposes.
August 06, 2026
Vietnam Approves Export of Nearly 28,000 Potato Seeds to India for Research
Lam Dong, Viet Nam, approved the export of 27,952 potato seeds from 23 breeding lines to India for research. The shipment by the Potato, Vegetable and Flower Research Center supports breeding, variety testing, and potato innovation.
Unilever’s Rotterdam headquarters will remain an important base after the sale of its food division to McCormick, with Dutch operations continuing.
August 05, 2026
Unilever Expects No Major Job Losses in Netherlands After Food Division Sale to McCormick
Unilever expects no major job losses in the Netherlands after selling its food division to McCormick. The new company will retain a strong Dutch presence, including Rotterdam headquarters and Wageningen research center, supporting around 1,000 jobs.
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.
Washington potato growers inspect freshly harvested potatoes as the industry faces growing export competition from China, leading to declining sales across key Pacific Rim markets.
August 05, 2026
Pacific Northwest Potato Growers Face Rising Competition from China as Exports Decline
Washington potato exports have dropped about 10% as China expands production and exports across Pacific Rim markets. Industry leaders say China's lower costs and investment in potato research are increasing pressure on U.S. growers.
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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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Chile: cierres en pasos fronterizos trasandinos complican el comercio y retrasan envíos de semilla de papa
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Nicaragua: aumento de precios en los mercados por falta de lluvias
Condiciones climáticas desfavorables para la oferta condicionan el precio de la papa en los mercados que se dispara más de un 50% en apenas una semana.
Trabajadores preparan y distribuyen semillas de papa a productores en Paraguay, mientras crece la preocupación por la reducción en la disponibilidad de semillas para la campaña de siembra de 2025
August 04, 2026
Paraguay: desabastecimiento de semilla compromete más de 200 hectáreas de producción
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China Strengthens Phytosanitary Controls on Seed Potato Imports
August 03, 2026
China Suspends Seed Potato Import from Zebra Chip Disease Affected Countries
China has introduced new phytosanitary measures to prevent the entry of Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (CLso), suspending seed potato import approvals from affected countries and tightening import requirements for planting materials.

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