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Europatat welcomes the EU’s adoption of the New Genomic Techniques (NGT) Regulation, a landmark decision expected to accelerate potato breeding innovation, strengthen crop resilience, enhance food security, and support the long-term sustainability of European agriculture.
June 22, 2026
Europatat Welcomes EU NGT Regulation, Opening New Opportunities for Potato Innovation
Europatat welcomes the EU’s adoption of the NGT Regulation, opening new opportunities for innovative potato varieties with improved disease resistance, climate adaptability, and processing traits, while boosting breeding research and investment.
Residents in Woodstock, New Brunswick, are seeking legal action over noise, odour and traffic concerns related to the Covered Bridge Potato Chips production facility.
May 10, 2026
Covered Bridge Potato Chips faces legal action by neighborhood
Residents in Woodstock, New Brunswick, are seeking legal action over noise, odour and traffic concerns related to the Covered Bridge Potato Chips production facility.
Stefan Toepfl, Managing Director of Elea
February 19, 2026
Elea Technology Welcomes Federal Circuit Ruling as Catalyst for Future PEF Innovation and Market Growth
Elea Technology, the global leader in Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) processing systems, welcomes the recent decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit concerning United States Patent No. 6,821,540.
SNAC International Brings Together Broad Food Industry for 2025 Legal and Regulatory Forum
September 15, 2025
SNAC International Brings Together Broad Food Industry for 2025 Legal and Regulatory Forum
SNAC International, the leading trade association for the snack industry, is proud to announce it will host the 2025 Industry Legal & Regulatory Forum on November 11–12, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
McPatel vs McDonald’s: Legal Battle Brews Over 'Mc' Prefix in Ahmedabad Court
July 28, 2025
McPatel vs McDonald’s: Indian French Fries Brand Battles Global Giant Over ‘Mc’ Identity Amid Trademark Dispute
McPatel Foods Pvt Ltd of Ahmedabad has sued McDonald's for issuing 'groundless threats' over its use of the prefix 'Mc'. The local firm, selling fries under ‘Ohh! Potato’, seeks to stop McDonald’s from objecting to its name in court.
Cape Cod chip flavors featured include Sea Salt & Vinegar, White Cheddar & Sour Cream, and Sour Cream & Onion.
July 20, 2025
Class Action Lawsuit Claims Cape Cod Chips Falsely Marketed as Preservative-Free Despite Citric Acid
A proposed class action lawsuit claims that The Campbell’s Company has misled consumers by marketing Cape Cod potato chips as free from preservatives, given that the snacks contain the common food additive citric acid.
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Potatoes in the field
March 06, 2025
Belpotato.be calls for signed potato contracts to be correctly executed
Belpotato.be is surprised to learn of the proposals from some potato buyers, whereby they unilaterally reduce the contracted quantities from the buyer without any form of consultation in already signed contracts. This is unacceptable.
Cavendish- and McCain-branded potato products in a Vancouver grocery store. Two U.S. class actions allege price-fixing by four leading potato companies.
November 22, 2024
Alleged 'potato cartel' accused of conspiring to raise price of frozen French fries, tater tots across the United States
Four major potato processing companies, McCain Foods, Cavendish Farms, Lamb Weston, and J.R. Simplot, are accused of price-fixing in a class-action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court.
Delhi HC permits PepsiCo to claim patent for potato chips variety
January 10, 2024
Delhi HC permits PepsiCo to claim patent for potato chips variety
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday ruled that PepsiCo can claim a patent for the potato variety grown for its potato chips.
Royal HZPC group building
September 18, 2023
Cybercrime hits potato company Royal HZPC Group hard
On Thursday, September 14, 2023, potato breeder Royal HZPC Group B.V. became a target of a form of cybercrime. A large amount of money was transferred to a bank account of criminals.
Delhi HC dismisses PepsiCo appeal against order revoking potato variety registration
July 08, 2023
Delhi High Court dismisses appeal by Pepsico against order revoking potato variety registration
The potato variety FL-2027 (commercial name FC-5) used for the production of potato chips was registered by PepsiCo India Holdings in India and the registration was granted in February 2016 under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001, but the registration was revoked in 2021.
Veg of lund receives a Swedish patent protecting the company's plant-based ice cream
May 27, 2023
Potato-based ice cream: Veg of Lund receives a patent for the company's ice cream
The Swedish Intellectual Property Office (PRV) has notified Veg of Lund AB that the authority intends to approve the patent application SE 2250375-9 which defines the company’s unique vegetable ice cream alternative.
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La Xunta levanta la prohibición del cultivo de patata en la totalidad del ayuntamiento de Muxía
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Mexican producers protest against potato imports from the United States.
May 25, 2022
Mexican producers protest against potato imports from the United States
The National Confederation of Potato Producers of the Mexican Republic (Conpapa) ruled against the importation of fresh potatoes from the United States, due to its 'high risk of containing quarantine pests'.

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