Potato News from Asia

Aviko is expanding its Gansu, China plant, boosting flake capacity by 70% to meet global demand, especially in Asia. The move supports sustainable growth, aligns with Cosun’s strategy, and strengthens Aviko’s global position in potato processing.

The International Potato Center (CIP) will establish its South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC) in Singna, Agra. The Union Cabinet, led by PM Modi, approved the move based on a proposal from the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.

Goodrich Cereals will showcase innovative potato products, including flavored fries and appetizers, at SIAL Malaysia 2025 (Booth 3K144). With a focus on quality and sustainability, the company continues to lead in global potato processing.

Gracias a fuertes inversiones y apoyo estatal, China pasó de importar a exportar grandes volúmenes, alterando el comercio global del sector y afectando la demanda de papas fritas norteamericanas.

Hungritos impressed at Seoul Food & Hotel (SFH) 2025 in Seoul with innovative frozen snacks, live demos, and global engagement, strengthening its international presence and export partnerships.

At Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (NSSPL), real growth happens when people come together — not just to work, but to learn from each other, build connections, and celebrate success.

Goodrich Cereals showcases its innovative frozen fries, potato appetizers, flakes, and dehydrated veggies at JFEX 2025, Tokyo (Booth 3-21), highlighting quality, flavor, and sustainability to expand in Japan’s premium food market.

The potato snack aisle is a battlefield-crammed with crisps, chips, fries, and a dizzying array of flavours. With global market revenues expected to reach over USD 126 billion by 2034 and a steady 3% annual growth rate, it’s clear that competition is fierce and only getting hotter.

Rising frying oil prices present a significant challenge for potato snack manufacturers, directly impacting their profit margins and operational strategies.

Kobe University found that potatoes secrete a molecule (SEC) that microbes convert into compounds triggering potato parasite hatching. This three-way interaction could help develop 'suicide hatching' methods to control crop-damaging nematodes.

In 2024, together with its partners in India, SV Agri, Kuipers has launched Krispfood Solutions. Krispfood is a subsidiary, specifically developed with the Indian market’s needs in mind.

Hungritos, India’s leading frozen food brand renowned for its innovative range of potato-based snacks, has successfully concluded its participation at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2025

Sinobake’s compound potato chip production line delivers high-efficiency output of 500–600kg/h with precise mixing, shaping, frying, and seasoning—ideal for scalable, consistent snack manufacturing.

May 30 marks International Potato Day, a global observance initiated by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to recognize the potato's significant role in food security, nutrition, and livelihoods.

From India to World. Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (NSSPL), a leader in turnkey food processing solution, has added another feather to its cap with the successful export of a 5 tonnes per hour (TPH) fully automatic French Fries Processing Line.

On International Potato Day, May 30, 2025, the potato landscape in India is set to witness a significant event dedicated to the humble yet vital potato. Aloo Sabha, a "Potato Event" hosted by KisanTak (India Today Group), will occur in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, starting at 9:00 AM.

SINOBAKE Group Limited, China’s leading bakery machinery provider with over 25 years of experience and a global footprint in more than 100 countries, will showcase their innovative products at the 27th China International Baking Exhibition.

As Europe and Japan ban synthetic antioxidants like TBHQ, the food industry shifts to safer, plant-based solutions. Prasan Solutions leads the way with AO17, offering clean-label, natural protection for frying oils without compromising performance.