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March 20, 2025
Global Potato Summit 2025: Shaping the Future of the Potato Industry with Industry Leaders and Experts
The Global Potato Summit 2025 in Greater Noida will focus on sustainability, technology, and growth opportunities in the potato industry. It will feature exhibitions, conferences, live demos, and networking to address key sector challenges.
HyFarm, become Gold members of World Potato Congress Inc
January 28, 2025
HyFarm, become Gold members of World Potato Congress Inc
HyFun Foods, India’s largest processor of potatoes in frozen French fries and potato specialities and its farmer-facing venture HyFarm are now Gold members of the World Potato Congress Inc.’s prestigious 'Sustaining Partner Program'. 
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May 13, 2024
CIP’s USD 20 Million India Regional Center Plans in Final Stages
The proposal has passed through negotiations and advanced to the Agriculture Ministry’s 100-Day Agenda.
Xiaoping Lu, their WPC International Advisor
November 03, 2022
Xiaoping Lu retires as Director of the International Potato Center-China Center (CCCAP)
The World Potato Congress Inc.'s Board of Directors Congratulates Mr. Xiaoping Lu, their WPC International Advisor, upon his retirement from the International Potato Center-China Center for Asia Pacific (CCCAP).
Georgia Potato Forum looks forward with optimism
January 05, 2021
Georgia Potato Forum looks forward with optimism
Last month, key actors from Georgia’s potato sector convened virtually to discuss ideas to enhance the country’s potato sector.
Kevin Clayton Green (center) - one of five Industry Award recipients - is presented with his award by World Potato Congress Inc. President and CEO, David Thompson (left), and Awards Committee Interim Chair, WPC Vice-President John MacQuarrie (right) duri
August 23, 2015
World Potato Congress Industry Award Recipients
The official Closing ceremonies of the 9th World Potato Congress at Yanqing, Beijing, China, were highlighted by the presentation of the triennial Industry Awards. The awards recognize outstanding personal contribution and leadership, related to development and progress of the global potato industry.
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Australian potato industry researcher honoured at World Potato Congress
July 29, 2015
Australian potato industry researcher honoured at World Potato Congress
Australian horticulture researcher and industry stalwart Dr Kevin Clayton-Greene has been honoured with a prestigious Industry Recognition Award at the 9th World Potato Congress in Beijing, China.
Dr BP Singh, CPRI: Potato important for Nutritional Security of India.
January 19, 2015
Dr BP Singh, CPRI: Potato important for Nutritional Security of India.
On the opening day of the India International Potato Expo on Thursday, Dr BP Singh, director, Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla, said potato played an important role in the nutritional security of the country.
United States Potato Board Tests the Waters in Emerging Market of Burma
October 09, 2013
United States Potato Board Tests the Waters in Emerging Market of Burma
Food industry buyers and professionals in Burma received their first taste of U.S. frozen and dehydrated potato products with the United States Potato Board’s (USPB) participation in the U.S. Food &Beverage Agent Show.
 World Potato Congress 2015
July 27, 2013
9th World Potato Congress to be hosted by Yanqing County of Beijing City, China
David Thompson, President of World Potato Congress Inc., recently announced that Yanqing County, Beijing City, China, has been selected as the site of the 9th International World Potato Congress to be held July 28-30th, 2015.
March 26, 2013
Colorado Potatoes Approved for Taiwan
As of April 1, 2013, fresh potatoes from the state of Colorado are approved to be shipped to Taiwan.
Japanes Noodle manufacturer launches New Product with US Dehy
March 11, 2013
Japanes Noodle manufacturer launches New Product with US Dehy
Hayashi Seimen, a Nagoya noodle manufacturer, recently launched a noodle made with 5% dehydarted potato.
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Lotte Mart (South Korea) now offers table-stock potatoes imported from the United States
May 08, 2012
Lotte Mart (South Korea) now offers table-stock potatoes imported from the United States
Lotte Mart, with 93 stores nationwide (the 3rd largest retail group in Korea), started to sell US fresh table-stock potatoes in all stores on April 20, announcing the new product in their in-house paper and in their newspaper ads.
World Potato Congress welcomes International Advisor representing India
March 28, 2012
World Potato Congress welcomes International Advisor representing India
Allan Parker, President and CEO of World Potato Congress, Inc., announced the appointment of Dr. Bir Pal Singh, Director of the Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla, India, to the organization’s International Advisory Committee.
Improving incomes and nutritional health in Bangladesh through potato, sweetpotato, and vegetables
December 06, 2011
Improving incomes and nutritional health in Bangladesh through potato, sweetpotato, and vegetables
Poverty affects 40 percent of people in Bangladesh, and malnutrition is among the highest in the world, with 56 percent of preschoolers underweight. In an effort to combat these alarming numbers, the International Potato Center (CIP) is launching a ne...
US Dehy a huge hit at filipino catering seminars
February 23, 2011
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US Potatoes featured in Vietnam
September 08, 2010
US Potatoes featured in Vietnam
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