Potato News from the Americas

Optimum Sorting, Novus optical belt sorter
January 15, 2026
Global demand and innovation drive Optimum Sorting’s revenue to EUR 40 million (+38%) in 2025
Optimum Sorting, a specialist in optical sorting technology with offices in Belgium, the Netherlands and the United States, reported revenue of EUR 40 million in 2025, representing growth of 38% compared with the previous year.
Newly appointed Vice President of Sales and Marketing at BluePrint Automation, bringing extensive industry experience to lead the company’s North American sales and marketing efforts.
January 15, 2026
BluePrint Automation Names Andy Stamp Vice President of Sales and Marketing
BluePrint Automation appointed Andy Stamp as VP of Sales and Marketing. He will lead North American sales and marketing, bringing experience in packaging and material handling to drive customer-focused growth and strengthen BPA’s leadership.
Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) — NPC has formally requested a Section 332 fact-finding investigation into Canadian potato trade practices.
January 15, 2026
National Potato Council Urges USTR to Investigate Canadian Potato Trade Practices Impacting U.S. Growers
The National Potato Council voted to urge USTR to launch a Section 332 investigation into Canadian potato trade practices, citing decades-old restrictions in British Columbia and concerns over subsidies harming U.S. growers.
Optimismo en los mercados tras primeros resultados
January 14, 2026
Brasil: optimismo en los mercados tras primeros resultados
El agro brasileño comienza el año con siembras dinámicas y buenas perspectivas, sostenido por tecnología y productividad pese a los riesgos climáticos, con una papa en expansión en Paraná y precios estables bajo un marco de mayor eficiencia y modernización.
El sector papero brasileño se ajusta con menor superficie y mayor productividad para sostener la rentabilidad.
January 14, 2026
Brasil: un año de reajustes para mantener la viabilidad productiva
El mercado brasileño de la papa atraviesa un ajuste marcado por menor superficie, presión de importaciones y márgenes estrechos, pero sostenido por una fuerte productividad que permite mantener la viabilidad y proyectar un 2026 de cautela y eficiencia.
Fresh tubers of Embrapa’s BRS F21 potato cultivar, developed for high yield and industrial processing.
January 13, 2026
Embrapa launches BRS F21 potato variety for industrial frying in Brazil
Embrapa has introduced the BRS F21 potato cultivar to meet the needs of growers and the processing industry. The variety combines high yield potential, disease resistance and strong frying performance, particularly for chips and shoestring potatoes.
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PepsiCo announces key leadership appointments, with Athina Kanioura, Ram Krishnan, and Steven Williams taking on expanded roles to drive growth and advance the company’s 2030 transformation strategy.
January 13, 2026
PepsiCo Reshapes Global Leadership to Accelerate Growth and Advance 2030 Strategy
Last month, PepsiCo announced leadership and structural changes to boost its 2030 growth strategy, appointing Steven Williams as global CCO and Vice Chairman, Ram Krishnan as CEO of North America, and Athina Kanioura as CEO of Latin America Foods.
FPS Global Food Innovation and Training Center
January 12, 2026
FPS Food Process Solutions advances global expansion with new manufacturing, logistics and technology hubs
FPS Food Process Solutions (FPS), a global supplier of turn-key food processing solutions, is advancing a major global expansion program aimed at strengthening its manufacturing, technology, and service footprint across key international markets.
Shareholder dispute at McCain raises concerns over governance and the global potato supply chain.
January 12, 2026
Family dispute over McCain Foods Shares shake the global potato processor and the supply chain
A renewed family conflict has emerged at McCain Foods, the world’s largest producer of frozen French fries, after Eleanor McCain sought to sell her stake for more than CAD 1 billion (USD 735 million).
ocation of Lamb Weston’s Munro facility in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, slated for closure.
January 09, 2026
Lamb Weston to Close Munro, Argentina Plant, Consolidating Latin American Production in Mar del Plata
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) has announced plans to close its Munro, Argentina plant and consolidate production for the Latin America region to its new, modern facility in Mar del Plata, Argentina.
La siembra de papa en Sinaloa supera las 15.000 hectáreas y, junto con el crecimiento en Sonora, genera preocupación por una posible sobreoferta y saturación de los mercados nacionales en la próxima cosecha, en un contexto de incertidumbre climática.
January 08, 2026
México: siembra cuantiosa preocupa por eventual sobre oferta
Más de 15 mil hectáreas sembradas solamente en Sinaloa preocupa al sector por una eventual sobre oferta cuando llegue la cosecha.
Sally Lyons Wyatt, Global Executive Vice President and Chief Advisor at Circana and opening keynote speaker for SNX 2026, will present a data-driven snack category overview on consumer behavior, market performance, and emerging trends.
January 07, 2026
SNAC International Unveils SNX 2026 Keynote Speakers as Early Registration Nears January 17 Deadline
SNAC International announced keynotes for SNX 2026: Circana EVP Sally Lyons Wyatt opens with data-driven snack category insights, and Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson closes with a fireside chat on entrepreneurship. Early rates end Jan 17 Apply.
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January 07, 2026
México: importación de papa complejiza una situación delicada
Enfrentando un escenario de posible sobre oferta local, la importación de papa desde Estados Unidos se convierte en una amenaza mayúscula para el sector productivo local.
El Manual de la papa
January 06, 2026
Se publicó El Manual de la Papa, una obra de referencia global para el cultivo del futuro
Se publicó El Manual de la Papa – Cultivo del futuro, una obra integral y actualizada de Anton Haverkort y Daniel Caldiz que aborda todos los aspectos del cultivo y ya está disponible para profesionales, técnicos y actores de la cadena papera a nivel global.
Extreme weather in Peru’s Valle del Mantaro damages maize and potato crops, threatening early-2026 supply and pushing prices higher.
December 31, 2025
Perú: grandes perdidas justo antes de año nuevo
Calor intenso, escasa nubosidad y hasta heladas y granizo han puesto a la producción en jaque justo antes de año nuevo. Se prevé que el impacto sobre la oferta y los precios para los primeros meses del año se vea afectada.
La papa en Argentina cerró 2025 en crisis por sobreoferta, baja demanda y pérdida de competitividad exportadora, con fuerte impacto en el sudeste bonaerense.
December 30, 2025
Argentina: un año para el olvido
Sobre oferta, caída del consumo y perdida de competitividad, todos los elementos se mezclaron para hacer a un año de grandes perdidas económicas para el sector productivo del país.
La cosecha 2026 en Brasil estará marcada por lluvias irregulares y mayores riesgos sanitarios y hídricos para el cultivo de papa.
December 30, 2025
Brasil: neutralidad climática para el 2026
La cosecha brasileña 2026 se desarrollará bajo un escenario de neutralidad climática, con lluvias muy irregulares y riesgos regionales opuestos —exceso de humedad en el sur y sequía en el sudeste— que exigirán mayor monitoreo local, manejo hídrico y control sanitario, especialmente en el cultivo de papa.
Unique Snacks “Splits Original” pretzels showcased in the brand’s bold new packaging, reflecting the company’s refreshed identity and “Daringly Different” rebrand launching nationwide in January 2026.
December 30, 2025
Unique Snacks Goes ‘Daringly Different’ with Bold Rebrand to Lead the Premium Snack Market in 2026
Unique Snacks unveiled a bold rebrand with vibrant visuals and the tagline 'Daringly Different,' launching in Jan 2026. The refresh aligns its premium, better-for-you snacks with a modern look to drive growth and expand market share.

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