News On French Fries and Potato Specialties from Asia

360 ONE Asset will invest about USD 70 million in Iscon Balaji Foods to expand processing capacity, strengthen farmer supply chains, upgrade cold storage, launch new value-added products, and grow exports to new international markets.

Lamb Weston has launched its retail range in Malaysia, bringing restaurant-quality frozen fries to homes. The range features six signature fry cuts with Stealth™ batter, is halal, vegan and gluten-free, and air-fryer friendly.

As the global food industry converges this January, Gulfood 2026 has announced the launch of Gulfood Logistics at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai.

Bihar Government launches Lady Rosetta Potato Expansion Scheme offering farmers 75% subsidy for chips & French fries variety. Applications open till Jan 15, 2026 across 17 districts, boosting farmers’ income and high-value potato cultivation.

Sandip Thakker, Founder of SK Group, was honoured as 'Pioneer of Potato Export' at GPS 2025 for building export-ready infrastructure, contract farming, cold-chain systems and positioning India as a global, value-added potato supplier.

One of the standout highlights of the first day of the Global Potato Summit 2025 was the Indian Potato Industry Excellence Awards, a platform created to honor leadership, innovation and impact across India’s potato value chain.

HyFun Foods has launched India’s largest potato flake line in Mehsana, Gujarat, with 18,000 MT annual capacity. Using advanced Kiremko and Siemens tech, the facility boosts quality, automation, and global exports.

Iscon Balaji Foods and its brand Hungritos marked a strong presence at Global Potato Summit 2025, engaging industry leaders and receiving the Frozen Potato Products Leadership Award for excellence, innovation, and farmer-centric growth.

IFCG will exhibit at Gulfood 2026, held Jan 26–30, 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Center, Hall 8 South, Stand 47–80. The Egyptian producer will showcase premium sweet potato and potato fries, highlighting quality, innovation, and export strength.

Shri Vibracion Technologies wrapped up a successful Global Potato Summit 2025, showcasing smart handling solutions that ensure clean, steady product flow. Strong industry interest highlighted growing demand for efficient, hygienic processing systems.

Lamb Weston entered Southeast Asia retail via Singapore, using it as a trend-setting test market. The company launched four oven- and air-fryer–ready fry SKUs, tailored to Asian habits, before planned expansion to Malaysia and beyond.

The International Potato Center (CIP) and HyFarm, the agri-business unit of HyFun Foods, have announced a strategic partnership to advance India’s processing-grade potato sector through scientific collaboration, technology exchange, and farmer-focused innovation.

The global food and beverage industry is entering a defining era, driven by health, technology, sustainability, transparent sourcing and AI-powered performance, as the global food and beverages market is projected to reach USD 11.37 trillion by 2030.

M S International joins the Global Potato Summit 2025 as a Bronze Sponsor, highlighting export strength, infrastructure, and its farm-to-world model. MSI leaders will join panels and partnerships to strengthen India’s global potato role.

Shri Vibracion Technologies will showcase advanced vibratory and conveyor handling systems at Global Potato Summit 2025, highlighting solutions that boost flow, hygiene, and efficiency for India’s rapidly growing potato processing sector.

McCain Foods and Cargill are deepening their long-standing collaboration to drive innovation and sustainability in Indias frozen food category.

Iscon Balaji Foods (Hungritos) joins the Global Potato Summit 2025 as Platinum Sponsor. Visit Stall D9–D11 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, and explore premium fries, snacks, and potato innovations shaping India’s potato industry growth.

The organiser of the Global Potato Summit (GPS) 2025, the Media Today Group just provided more details on the international conference and exhibition scheduled for 11–12 December 2025 at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida followed by live Farm Demonstrations near Hapur.