News On French Fries and Potato Specialties

Hungritos teams up with KFC India for International French Fries Day on July 11, 2025. Enjoy free Hungritos fries on orders above INR 499 at select KFC outlets. Expect co-branded promos, crispy delights, and a nationwide celebration!

Europatat Congress 2025 in Lille brought together Europe’s potato leaders to tackle challenges like climate change, shifting consumption, and global trade. With optimism, speakers stressed innovation, sustainability, and adapting to consumer demands.

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.

If you think making potato snacks is simply a case of slicing spuds and tossing them into hot oil, think again! Behind every perfectly crisp packet of crisps or golden chip lies a world of challenges, clever fixes, and constant innovation.

Una de las historias de éxito más notables en el mundo de la patata donde la visión, el trabajo y la integración vertical convirtieron a una empresa agrícola en un titan de la agroindustria.

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) ('Lamb Weston') has announced that it has entered into a cooperation agreement (the 'Agreement') with JANA Partners Management, L.P. ('JANA') and Continental Grain Company ('Continental Grain').

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.

Cavendish Farms is launching a sustainability project on Prince Edward Island to help potato growers adopt eco-friendly practices, focusing on water use, pest control, and soil health. A farm advisory group will guide research and share results with local farmers.

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.

Lamb Weston opened a new factory in Kruiningen, Netherlands, focused on sustainability. The facility reuses water and heat throughout production, making the process more efficient and eco-friendly while delivering high-quality frozen fries.

United States potato exports fell 4% in volume and 1% in value (July 2024–March 2025), mainly due to lower dehydrated and chip exports. Frozen, fresh, and seed exports rose, with strong gains in Japan, Taiwan, and Guatemala despite China-India competition.

La multinacional comenzará pronto con la producción a gran escala para despacharla por los muelles de la terminal marítima local. La mayor parte de la producción estará destinada a los mercados internacionales.

With a focus on Making Fries and Making Strides, Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. issued its annual Global Sustainability Report, providing updates on the company’s performance against key sustainability and people initiatives during its fiscal year 2024.

Polysense, a Belgian technology start-up, raised EUR 2 million (USD 2.3 million) from tech entrepreneurs to further disrupt the food industry. The company specialises in AI solutions for production processes to reduce waste and increase efficiency. 

Cavendish Farms' Quick Crisp® line—Potato Tots, Onion Rings, and Slim Steak Cut Fries—won the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Award for innovation, quality, and convenience. Ready in minutes, they’re perfect for busy Canadian lifestyles.

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