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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.

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.

John Sedgwick, new Board Chair of the UK Potato Processors’ Association (PPA).

May 23, 2024

Leadership change at the UK Potato Processors Association: John Sedgwick takes helm as Chair

John Sedgwick, the UK Potato Supply Manager at Lamb Weston, has been officially named the new Board Chair of the UK Potato Processors’ Association (PPA).

Leith Forrest, Congress MC at World Potato Congress 2024

May 21, 2024

World Potato Congress Announces Dr. Anika Molesworth as WPC24 Ambassador and Leith Forrest as Congress MC

World Potato Congress has announced the appointment of Dr. Anika Molesworth as a Congress Ambassador and Leith Forrest as the Congress MC of the World Potato Congress to be held in Adelaide from June 23rd to 26th, 2024.

May 21, 2024

From Vision to Reality: Aljouf’s French Fries Factory Officially was opened

Abdulmohsin Aljarallah, General Manager of Al-Jouf, announced the official opening of the company's French Fries Factory. This achievement marks the culmination of an ambitious idea that has evolved from concept to execution to full-scale production.

May 20, 2024

Cosun Annual Report 2023: Navigating Challenges and Achieving Growth

On February 16, the preliminary 2023 results were released. The publication of the Annual Report 2023 presents the final results.

Lamb Weston and ILG Food Group are now also partners for the Swedish foodservice market

Lamb Weston and ILG Food Group are intensifying their collaboration to better serve the Swedish Mediterranean foodservice market.

Lamb Weston actualmente ocupa decenas de cuadrillas de operarios de la construcción. (Cortesía: 0223)

May 13, 2024

Argentina: Lamb Weston retrasada con la apertura de su nueva planta industrial

Las trabas en las importaciones han dificultado el cumplimiento de los tiempos previstos para la inauguración. La nueva fecha tentativa sería en el 2025.

May 13, 2024

Potato Processor HyFun Foods announces Ambitious Expansion Plans

Hyfun, manufacturer of frozen potato products - such as french fries - based in India announces plans for THREE new processing plants. The new investment will focus on the Indian market. Currently, 70% of Hyfun's revenue comes from exports.

May 12, 2024

Hungritos' Successful Stint at FHA Singapore 2024

Indian-origin brand Hungritos had an extremely successful run at the recently concluded FHA Singapore 2024. Hungritos used FHA Singapore as a launchpad for its latest innovation Potato Scoops that garnered lot of interest from visitors.

May 01, 2024

Hungritos Introduces Versatile Potato Scoops

Leading product innovation in the finger food category, Hungritos by Iscon Balaji Foods Pvt Ltd has launched Potato Scoops.

April 25, 2024

Memorandum of Understanding Exchanged Between Koelnmesse India and Indian Chamber of Commerce for Anuga Select India 2024

Koelnmesse India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Koelnmesse GmbH, and the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have joined hands in a landmark collaboration for the upcoming Anuga Select India 2024.

McCain y McDonalds: una sociedad de largo plazo

McCain Foods ha sido recientemente reconocida como el proveedor global numero uno de MCDonald's para el 2024.

April 18, 2024

HyFun Foods' HyFarm Initiative Appoints Soundararadjane S as the new CEO, Pioneering Fresh Produce Innovation

HyFun Foods, a trailblazer in the frozen food industry, has announced the appointment of Soundararadjane S as Chief Executive Officer for their groundbreaking initiative HyFarm.

April 16, 2024

Indian potato processor HyFun Foods unveils new brand identity, logo and brand mascot!

Since its establishment in 2015, HyFun Foods has been a dynamic force in the global food industry, known for its premium-quality processed foods and vegetables.

VAVI is affiliated with the Potato Demonstration Day organization

April 15, 2024

VAVI is joining as one of the organizers of the Potato Demonstration Day

As of 2024, the Association for the Potato Processing Industry (VAVI) is joining the organization of Potato Demonstration Day (Aardappeldemodag).

April 04, 2024

Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2024 Results; Updates Fiscal Year 2024 Outlook

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 and updated its full year earnings targets for fiscal 2024.

At the top of a hill, a tractor with a 17-foot wide planter plugs seed potatoes into the sandy ground at the Ice Harbor Hilltop Farm east of Burbank. (Courtesy: Northwest News Network)

April 02, 2024

The legacy of Frank Tiegs, a Northwest Ag titan who recently died at 66

In the heartland of the Columbia Basin, amidst the sprawling landscape of Ice Harbor Hilltop Farm, Keith Tiegs, eldest son of the late business tycoon Frank Tiegs, navigates his way through the vast expanse in his white Chevy Silverado pickup.