Potato News

June 12, 2024

Perú: resistencia a tizón tardío

El CIP ha obtenido resultados sobresaliente en el desarrollo de su variedad CIP-Matilde, resistente al tizón tardío gracias a los cruzamientos con variedades silvestres.

June 11, 2024

Flikweert Vision offers an upgrade for the QualityGrader, for greater precision in the optical sorting of seed potatoes

Three years ago, Dutch specialist machinery manufacturer Flikweert Vision launched the QualityGrader. This new machine, which was the result of meticulous technological development, marked the beginning of a real revolution in optical sorting.

June 11, 2024

Mundo: producción de papa sigue creciendo

Tanto las toneladas como la tecnología en torno a su producción continuan en aumento, y la papa se consolida como un alimento central en el escenario mundial.

Peter Dawe, Chief Growth & Strategy Officer of McCain Foods, delivering his address at the Digital Innovation Summit.

June 11, 2024

UNB’s McKenna Institute announces investment in digital agriculture led by potato processor McCain Foods

The McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) announced a CAD 3.75 million (USD 2.7 million) investment from a partnership led by potato processor McCain Foods that will revolutionize digital agriculture, progress regenerative farming practices and minimize the impact of climate change on farmland.

What are the powerful benefits of AI for your potato grading?

June 11, 2024

How can AI improve your potato grading?

The world of potato growers and packers is challenging. Batch qualities are variable; however, customers’ demands always remain on that same high-level. Can AI help?

June 10, 2024

Brasil: bajan los precios pero la media se mantiene alta

En Brasil el clima parece dar tregua y la cosecha se acelera. Sin embargo, los precios se mantienen altos en los principales mercados.

June 10, 2024

Chile: se firma convenio para estimular el cultivo de papa nativa

INIA (Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias) e INDAP (Instituto de Desarrollo Agropecuario) han acordado potenciar la multiplicación de variedades de papa nativa.

June 10, 2024

Elea to Showcase Latest PEF Technology at SNACKEX 2024

Elea is a leading innovator in the field of Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology, providing advanced solutions for enhancing food processing efficiency and quality.

Savory snacks, including potato and tortilla chips

June 10, 2024

How is Industry 4.0 revolutionizing the savory snacks sector?

The snacks industry is rapidly changing thanks to Industry 4.0. Every year, millions of tons of snacks of all kinds, from cookies and potato chips to nuts and chocolates, are produced. In fact, global snack consumption has increased by over 2.5 million tons in the last two years.

Processed Potato Market Size Outlook (USD Billion)

June 09, 2024

Global Processed Potatoes Market to grow over 5 percent annually according to Technavio report

The processed potatoes market size is forecast to increase by USD 45 billion at a CAGR of 5.34% between 2024 and 2028. Market expansion is contingent on several factors, such as an increasing emphasis on expanding production capacities for potato processing.

Koelnmesse Pvt Ltd Managing Director Milind Dixit cuts the cake to celebrate 100 years of Koelnmesse GmbH at the Partners Forum 2024, marking a century of excellence in organizing global trade fairs

June 09, 2024

Industry Visionaries Unite at Koelnmesse's 'Partners Forum' to Define F&B Roadmap in India

Koelnmesse Pvt Ltd, organised a 'Partners Forum', that brought together key industry leaders and stakeholders from the food and beverage industry.

HarvestEye secures distributorship in Scotland with Agricar

June 09, 2024

Potato harvest sensor provider HarvestEye appoints new distributor in Scotland

Accelerating its national ambitions within the grower, packer and processor market, machine-learning driven crop insights tool HarvestEye has secured a distributorship in Scotland – teaming with agricultural and machinery supplier Agricar.

June 07, 2024

FAO Food Price Index slightly up in May: higher cereal and dairy prices offset easing sugar and vegetable oil quotations

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) stood at 120.4 points in May 2024, up 1.1 points (0.9 percent) from its revised April level, as increases in the price indices for cereals and dairy products slightly more than offset decreases in those for sugar and vegetable oils, while the meat price index was almost unchanged.

FPS Food process solutions global headcount reaches 1000 strong

June 05, 2024

FPS Food Process Solutions reaches global headcount of 1000

FPS Food Process Solutions, a global leader in turn-key food processing solutions, reaches a global headcount of over 1,000 employees in 20 locations on six continents.

June 05, 2024

Tummers Food Processing Solutions and Kiron Food Processing Technologies Announce Joint Venture: Tummers Kiron India Pvt. Ltd.

Tummers Food Processing Solutions and Kiron Food Processing Technologies announced the establishment of a new Joint Venture: Tummers Kiron India Pvt. Ltd.. The announcement was made earlier today during the Inter Food Tech event in New Delhi.

Gdansk, Poland is the location where World Potato Congress 2026 will be held

June 05, 2024

World Potato Congress announces Host Countries for the 2026 and 2028 Events

As the world shares its stories of celebration around the first International Day of Potato, and as WPC sets their sights on the 12th World Potato Congress to be held in Adelaide, Australia, the World Potato Congress has announced the locations of the 13th and 14th World Potato Congress events.

June 05, 2024

Perú: nuevas variedades, mejores rendimientos

Los desarrollos en materia de variedades tienen un impacto significativo sobre la producción, la economía y el trabajo de los agricultores en Perú.

Hungritos (Iscon Balaji Foods) at THAIfex

June 04, 2024

Hungritos' successful stints at Thaifex Anuga Asia and The Saudi Food Show

Hungritos, the premium frozen food brand from India has had a successful run at the recently concluded Thaifex Anuga Asia 2024, and The Saudi Food Show 2024.