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Speakers and growers take part in the 2026 Annual Meeting of Aviko's Potato Growers Committee (ATC), where participants reviewed the 2025 season, discussed market developments, and explored the future of potato cultivation and the potato value chain.
July 12, 2026
Aviko Growers Review 2025 Season and Discuss Outlook for the 2026 Potato Crop
Aviko's 2026 Annual Growers' Meeting reviewed the 2025 harvest, announced pool prices, and discussed market developments ahead of the 2026 crop. The meeting also highlighted collaboration across the potato value chain.
Inter Agra wooden pallet boxes support efficient potato harvesting, handling and transport while protecting tuber quality.
July 11, 2026
Inter Agra highlights the long-term benefits of wooden pallet boxes for potato storage
Inter Agra compares wooden and plastic potato storage boxes, highlighting the benefits of wooden pallet boxes, including natural ventilation, durability, repairability and standardized design for efficient potato storage and handling.
Illya Kolba, incoming Joint Managing Director of the German Potato Trade Association (DKHV) and the Union of the German Potato Industry (UNIKA)
July 11, 2026
DKHV and UNIKA Appoint Dr. Illya Kolba as Joint Managing Director
The German Potato Trade Association (DKHV) and UNIKA have appointed Dr. Illya Kolba as their new joint managing director, effective August 1, 2026. He will lead political advocacy and represent the interests of Germany's potato industry.
La papa andina reúne a productores y visitantes en la XIV Fiesta y Feria de la Papa Andina en la Quebrada del Toro.
July 10, 2026
Argentina: fiesta de la papa andina en el norte del país
La XIV Fiesta y Feria de la Papa Andina se celebrará el 12 de julio en El Alfarcito, Salta. Más de 30 productores ofrecerán papas andinas, alimentos y artesanías regionales, junto con música en vivo y actividades culturales.
PotatoEurope Germany 2026 highlights how digital technologies, precision machinery, and artificial intelligence are advancing potato planting, crop care, harvesting, storage, and quality sorting across the potato value chain.
July 09, 2026
PotatoEurope 2026 to showcase digital farming, robotics and AI for potato production
Digitalization, precision machinery, and AI are reshaping potato production. The article highlights advances in planting, crop care, harvesting, storage, and optical sorting that improve efficiency, quality, and labor productivity.
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.
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Dr Louise Gamble (left), Delivery Lead for Hutton Scientific Services' new virus testing service, prepares potato samples as HSS launches its commercial potato virus testing service for the 2026 United Kingdom seed potato campaign
July 09, 2026
Hutton Scientific Services launches commercial potato virus testing for the 2026 United Kingdom seed potato campaign
Hutton Scientific Services launched a commercial potato virus testing service for the 2026 United Kingdom seed potato campaign. The new service offers PLRV and PVY testing following SASA's withdrawal, supporting crop health and market confidence.
Agristo Becomes PSA's Newest Processor Member
July 09, 2026
Agristo Joins Potato Sustainability Alliance as New Processor Member
Agristo has joined the Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) as a Processor Member, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable potato production. The move supports industry collaboration as Agristo expands its first U.S. processing facility.
A drone equipped with RGB and multispectral cameras surveys a potato field as AI-powered analytics estimate underground tuber biomass and predict harvest yields before digging, demonstrating the University of Tokyo and Kubota's precision agriculture research.
July 08, 2026
University of Tokyo and Kubota Develop AI-Powered Drone System to Predict Potato Yields Before Harvest
Researchers from the University of Tokyo and Kubota developed a drone- and AI-based system to predict potato yields before harvest. Using drone imagery, machine learning, and growth modeling, it enables accurate, non-destructive yield forecasting.
Increasing demand for frozen French fries is fueling growth across the global potato processing industry and value chain.
July 08, 2026
Global Demand for Frozen French Fries Continues to Grow Despite Market Challenges
Global demand for frozen French fries grow steadily in 2026 driven by QSR expansion, retail frozen food sales and convenience trends. Rising consumption supports processing potato demand despite supply volatility, higher costs and climate risks.
Colleagues graduating from McCain Foods's Manufacturing Academy celebrate the completion of nationally recognised NVQ qualifications during a graduation ceremony at the company's Scarborough headquarters.
July 08, 2026
McCain Foods celebrates 18 Manufacturing Academy graduates in the United Kingdom
McCain Foods celebrated 18 Manufacturing Academy graduates in Scarborough. Since launching in 2022, the programme has enrolled 118 employees, supporting NVQ training, career progression and skills development across its four United Kingdom.
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July 08, 2026
Global potato processing shifts toward efficiency as Asia expands capacity and Europe adapts
Global potato processing is shifting toward efficiency as Asia expands capacity while Europe invests in automation and energy-saving technologies. Heat and drought are increasing crop variability, influencing starch markets and supply strategies.
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