Food Trends

Leading Food Retailer Carrefour Group sells Carrefour China to Suning.com

On of the largest food retailers in the world, the Carrefour Group, announced today the signing of an agreement to sell an 80% equity interest in Carrefour China to Chinese Group Suning.com.

Food Trends

Monday, June 24, 2019

China

Lamb Weston Signs Agreement to Acquire Australian Frozen Potato Processor Ready Meals Pty Ltd

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Ready Meals Pty Ltd (Ready Meals), a frozen potato processor in Australia.

French Fries and Potato Specialties

Monday, June 24, 2019

Australia

Idaho Potato Commission sponsorships drive awareness of brand

The Idaho Potato Commission has found that the best way to communicate that potatoes are part of an active, healthy lifestyle is to show it. Therefore, the IPC sponsors several athletic programs and events that support and encourage folks to be active.

Potato Supply chain

Friday, June 21, 2019

United States

Agricultural tech revolution: Eyes in sky precise for potatoes.

Recently, drones have been given what might just be their most important ever role: being deployed to protect Scottish potatoes.

Potato Supply chain

Friday, June 21, 2019

United Kingdom

Avebe challenges students Design the factory of the future and win a year's tuition fees!

This year Avebe is celebrating its hundredth anniversary! That means looking back, but also ahead.

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Netherlands

Potato Industry Strongly Supports Immediate Passage of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement

The National Potato Council joined with over 950 farm groups and agricultural organizations in a letter urging Congress to immediately ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Potato Supply chain

Thursday, June 20, 2019

United States

Kettle Foods deepens its Norfolk roots with £2.7m potato processing investment

A well-known Norwich crisps brand has embedded its roots in Norfolk for decades to come by investing £2.7m in a new potato processing building - unlocking the factory's future growth potential.

Chips and Snacks

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

United Kingdom

French fries Inc.: The potato cannot be burned from the news.

The potato cannot be burned from the news. This week it turned out that Belgian growers are settling in northern France because the Belgian area is almost exhausted.

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Belgium