News On French Fries and Potato Specialties from Asia

Banas Dairy - one of the 18 cooperative unions under the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) - currently procures 7,000 metric tonne of potatoes and manufacturers potato-based products at a hired unit in North Gujarat. These ready t
September 09, 2020
Banas Dairy has started construction of a potato processing plant in Gujarat, India for the production of French Fries
The Banas Dairy (part of GCMMF) potato plant will have an annual capacity to process 50,000 metric tonnes of potatoes. The company will produce French fries and 12 other potato products for local markets as well as export.
Sachid Madan, Chief Executive - Frozen Snacks, Fruits and Vegetables, ITC Limited. He is also responsible for ITC's Technituber subsidiary.
February 25, 2020
ITC: Re-Imagining the Frozen Food Segment
ITC first started diversifying from its core tobacco business in the early 1970s, with the diversification drive picking up steam in 2003 when the Indian behemoth conglomerate started with its slew of launches in the FMCG category.
Aviko, one of Europe’s largest producers of fresh, frozen, dried and specialty potato products has reached an agreement with Hongyuan Agriculture to acquire 90% of its shares in Hongyuan Louis
January 15, 2020
Dutch Potato Processor Aviko acquires Chinese French Fries Producer Hongyuan Louis
Aviko, one of Europe’s largest producers of fresh, frozen, dried and specialty potato products has reached an agreement with Hongyuan Agriculture to acquire 90% of its shares in Hongyuan Louis
China Hikes Tariffs on U.S. Goods After Trump Warning. (Courtesy: Capital Watch)
May 16, 2019
China to hit US frozen fries, dehy potatoes with more tariffs
As the Trump administration’s trade fight with China twists and turns, exporters of frozen and dehy potatoes are facing a hit.
French Fry manufacturer Aviko, a subsidiary of Royal Cosun and Snow Valley Agriculture have agreed to end their joint venture in China.
November 30, 2018
Aviko ends Snow Valley cooperation in China
French Fry manufacturer Aviko, a subsidiary of Royal Cosun and Snow Valley Agriculture have agreed to end their joint venture in China.
The first potato processing plant in Central Asia will start production of frozen french fries this month in Uzbekistan
November 07, 2018
Frozen French Fries plant in Uzbekistan first in Central Asia
Potato company Agrover in Uzbekistan will start industrial production of frozen french fries and potato flakes this month
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McDonald's Japan Carbonara fries
October 30, 2018
McDonalds Japan added carbonara fries that are inspired by the classic pasta dish
McDonald’s Japan added 'carbonara' fries to their menu that are inspired by the classic pasta dish
Haresh Karamchandani, CEO of Hyfun Foods (left) and Paul Oosterlaken, director of Kiremko (right) signed a contract for a French Fry line with a capacity of six tonnes of frozen french fries per hour in Mumbai, India.
Standing in the center is Wouter Ver
June 06, 2018
Kiremko signs agreement for sales of french fry line with Hyfun foods during Dutch trade mission in India
During a recent Dutch trade mission to India potato processing was prominently in the spotlight as the well-known Dutch potato processing equipment manufacturer Kiremko signed a contract with India based French Fry manufacturer Hyfun Foods
In Astana Kazakh Invest NC organized a number of meetings between managers of the Dutch company Farm Frites, Simon Quist and Jos den Boer, and the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Agriculture, Umirzak Shukeyev, Vice Minister for Investments and Developm
April 03, 2018
Farm Frites' investment plans for a potato processing plant in Kazakhstan are taking shape
More details on the investment plans of Dutch French fry manufacturer Farm Frites in Kazakhstan have been published on the official website of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan following additional meetings on the topic.
The Cup Noodle Potenage Big. “Potenage” is a mash up of “potato” and “nagetsu,” the Japanese word for “nuggets”.
March 11, 2018
Will Japan’s Chicken Nugget French Fry Instant Ramen Satisfy All Cravings?
Japan's Cup Noodle maker Nissin continues to push the instant ramen envelope in delicious new ways. And now they have waded into PotatoPro territory.
Import of frozen french fries in South Korea from 2008 -2017 in thousands of tons
March 03, 2018
Dutch French Fries gaining ground in South Korea
Dutch potato processing companies are increasing their market share in the South Korean Frozen French Fry market.
In Japan, Fast food chain 'First Kitchen' and First Kitchen/Wendy’s branches have launched two types of 'Dessert Potato' nationwide. Both dishes consist of French fries with a swirl of Hokkaido dairy-sourced vanilla ice cream, topped off with EITHER cho
January 13, 2018
Japanese Fast Food Chain puts French Fry Ice Cream Sundaes on the Menu
Japanese Fast food chain 'First Kitchen' launch two types of 'Dessert Potato' nationwide. Both dishes start with French fries with a swirl of Hokkaido dairy-sourced vanilla ice cream finished with two types of toppings...
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January 01, 2018
Potato Production in China to rebound this marketing year
According to a GAIN-report prepared by the USDA staff in Beijing, China’s fresh potato production in marketing year 2017-2018 is forecast at 97 million metric tons, a five percent increase from the estimated 92 million metric tons in the previous year.
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The World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling is expected to increase the export of potato products to Indonesia - such as frozen french fries.
November 12, 2017
WTO ruling against import licensing scheme Indonesia creates export opportunities for potato processing companies
The National Potato Council applauds the United States Trade Representative’s victory in the World Trade Organization (WTO) case against Indonesia’s restrictive import licensing scheme.
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From left to right: TOMRA Sorting Food’s regional sales director, Steven Van Geel; Don Wang, president, Aviko SnowValley; Tommy Yu, area sales manager, TOMRA Sorting Food; and TOMRA Sorting Food’s agent Luke Qu, general manager, Beijing HMA
October 02, 2017
New Aviko Snow Valley French Fry factory equipped with TOMRA sorters and peeler
The new Aviko Snow Valley French Fry factory in China will be equipped with TOMRA's Eco steam peeler and its newest optical sorters.
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Amul - The taste of India is the brand name used by the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (GCMMF),now jointly owned by 3.6 million dairy farmers in Gujarat, India.
September 30, 2017
Indian Dairy Coop GCMMF (Amul) enters french fry market and promises Gujarat farmers better prices
In India, the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) is starting the production of frozen French Fries in October of this year. They have set up shop in North Gujarat, close to McCain Foods India and Hyfun Frozen Foods
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From left to right: Romain Cools, Secretary General of Belgapom, Maria Castillo Fernandez, head of the EU delegation to Malaysia and Daniel Dargent, ambassador to Malaysia for Belgium.
September 28, 2017
Belgian fries exports to Malaysia to double over next 3 years
Belgium, the world’s biggest potato exporter, hopes to ship in more frozen potato fries to Malaysia via its marketing campaign and collaboration with restaurateurs and fastfood operators here.
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