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The Global Potato Summit 2026 will bring together potato industry professionals to explore technologies, business opportunities and partnerships.
September 20, 2026
Global Potato Summit 2026 to Bring Global Potato Industry to Gandhinagar
Global Potato Summit 2026, 16–17 Dec in Gandhinagar, brings the global potato industry together for exhibition, conference, networking, awards and farm/factory visits, creating opportunities for business, technology, partnerships and new markets.
TasFarmers members and potato producers at the protest last year against Simplot
September 20, 2026
Tasmanian Potato Growers Sign Simplot Contracts With Average 2.5 Percent Price Cut
Most Tasmanian potato growers supplying Simplot have signed new contracts after TasFarmers reported an average 2.5 percent price cut, raising concerns over rising production costs and the long-term sustainability of the sector.
Urschel will showcase the Little Gem Aspire™ Dicer, M VersaPro® Dicer and Comitrol® Disc Mill 380 at Alimentaria FoodTech 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
September 19, 2026
Urschel to Showcase High-Capacity Cutting Solutions at Alimentaria FoodTech 2026
Urschel will showcase three high-capacity cutting solutions at Alimentaria FoodTech 2026 in Barcelona, including the new Little Gem Aspire™ Dicer, M VersaPro® Dicer and Comitrol® Disc Mill 380 for produce and nut processing.
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September 18, 2026
Royal HZPC Group: Potato Breeding Is the First Step Towards More Resilient and Sustainable Production
Royal HZPC Group highlights how potato breeding can reduce disease pressure and crop protection needs, while Integrated Crop Management and climate adaptation help build more resilient and sustainable production systems.
INTERPOM 2026 will bring together 330 exhibitors from 15 countries at Kortrijk Xpo in Belgium from November 29 to December 1, focusing on resilience across the potato supply chain.
September 17, 2026
INTERPOM 2026 Sells Out With 330 Exhibitors From 15 Countries as Potato Industry Focuses on Resilience
INTERPOM 2026 will bring 330 exhibitors from 15 countries to Kortrijk, Belgium, from November 29 to December 1. The sold-out trade fair will focus on resilience, innovation and sustainability across the potato supply chain.
The 1st International Symposium of Potato will bring together more than 400 potato professionals in Madrid on October 5, 2026, ahead of Fruit Attraction 2026. (AI-generated illustration by PotatoPro)
September 17, 2026
1st International Symposium of Potato to Bring European Potato Sector Together in Madrid
The 1st International Symposium of Potato will bring together more than 400 professionals in Madrid on October 5, 2026, to discuss potato production, trade, plant health and opportunities across the European potato value chain.
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Americans are increasingly using food delivery and grocery convenience services, while high costs continue to influence ordering decisions. (AI-generated image by PotatoPro)
September 15, 2026
Survey Finds Americans Increasingly Turn to Food Delivery and Grocery Convenience Services
A FinanceBuzz and Bank of America survey finds 63 percent of Americans use food delivery monthly, while high fees influence ordering decisions, with 68 percent abandoning a delivery order after seeing the final cost.
Potatoes move through harvesting equipment during the Swiss potato harvest, which has been affected by difficult growing conditions
September 14, 2026
Swiss Potato Harvest Falls to Record Low of 333,000 Tonnes Amid Heat and Drought
Switzerland is facing a record-low potato harvest after the hot summer reduced production to 20 percent below the six-year average. Domestic potatoes now cover only 70 to 75 percent of demand, increasing the need for imports.
Lamb Weston Korean-style Really Crunchy Fries showcase the range as a crunchy foundation for creative loaded fry dishes in foodservice
September 14, 2026
Lamb Weston Puts Crunch at the Centre With Really Crunchy Fries for UK Foodservice
Lamb Weston is promoting Really Crunchy Fries for UK foodservice, featuring a distinctive rough texture, 9% visible coating and long-lasting crunch, while supporting the range through chef collaborations, industry events and foodservice sampling.
Satyendra Mehra, Group Director, Member of the Management Board, NürnbergMesse India, and Katrina Leung, Managing Director & Vice President Asia Pacific, Messe Berlin
September 13, 2026
FRUIT LOGISTICA Connect India Alongside BIOFACH INDIA in Mumbai in 2028
Messe Berlin and NürnbergMesse will launch FRUIT LOGISTICA Connect India alongside BIOFACH INDIA in Mumbai on May 25–27, 2028, creating a joint platform for India's fresh produce and organic food sectors and international business.
Extreme heat and drought leave Belgian potato fields with smaller tubers, raising concerns over supplies for the country’s world-leading frozen fries industry.
September 13, 2026
Belgian Fries Under Threat as Extreme Heat Shrinks Potato Crop
Belgium’s potato crop is shrinking under extreme heat and drought, threatening supplies for its famous fries. Smaller potatoes could tighten availability, raise costs and push up prices across the country’s € frozen fries industry.
Urschel to showcase its Little Gem Aspire™ Dicer at Tecno Fidta 2026 in Buenos Aires, highlighting compact, continuous food-cutting technology designed to streamline production and lower operating costs.
September 13, 2026
Urschel to Showcase Little Gem Aspire Dicer at Tecno Fidta 2026
Urschel will showcase its Little Gem Aspire™ Dicer at Tecno Fidta 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from September 15-18. The compact dicer is designed for continuous produce cutting and streamlined food processing operations.
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