News on Potatoes for processing from Asia

Aunque la demanda global de productos de papa sigue creciendo, la sobreoferta europea, la guerra de precios y el avance de productores de bajo costo están obligando a los actores tradicionales a reorientarse hacia eficiencia, valor agregado y mercados premium.

As the Union Budget 2026 is unveiled, India’s potato sector has urged the government to take decisive and time-bound policy action to transform the industry into a strong driver of farmer income growth, food processing expansion and export-led development.

Pakistan can double potato export earnings by focusing on industrial varieties and processing. Rising production, global demand, and quality seeds boost growth, while value addition opens high-value markets and stabilizes farmer incomes.

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.

GreenFay Foods has been featured in Potato Processing India (Nov 2025) for transforming India’s potato supply chain. Led by Fulchand Kachchhawa, the company integrates 6,000+ farmers, cold storage, processing and value-added potato flakes sytem.

Aviko has launched a new expansion phase at its Gansu factory in China, strengthening its presence in Asia. The facility supplies potato flakes across the region, with a new production line planned to be operational by the end of 2027.

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.

Global Potato Summit 2025 opened at IEML, Greater Noida, uniting global experts, policymakers and industry leaders. The event highlighted India’s growing leadership in potato innovation, sustainability, processing, exports and value-chain growth.

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.

China is emerging as a key player in the global potato processing market, according to a study by leading Chinese research institutes. Despite rapid growth, China still trails major processors but is steadily strengthening its position.

For India’s French-fry industry, the journey to global excellence begins not in the plant but in the field. Every step - from aerating seed stores to loading trucks - defines the quality that reaches international markets.

Bangladesh faces a potato surplus as industrial use remains limited. Only 3–4% of production is processed, leaving farmers with losses of BDT 10–15/kg. Experts urge investment in processing, storage, and diversification to boost farmer income.

India has rapidly evolved from a minor importer to a leading global exporter of frozen french fries, driven by innovation in potato processing, contract farming, and technology centered in Gujarat, transforming its agricultural landscape into a world-class food industry.

APEDA & Media Today held the Potato Stakeholders Meet to boost India’s potato exports. Led by APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev, leaders discussed export growth, quality, value addition & policy support. Global Potato Summit 2025 to showcase Indian Potato Power.

Technico Agri Sciences Ltd., Gold Partner of Global Potato Summit 2025, will unveil innovative potato seed varieties for chips, fries & table use—advancing sustainability, productivity & quality in India’s potato value chain.

India’s love for French fries is booming, driving demand for advanced processing machines. Shri Vibracion Technologies offers hygienic, efficient systems to help producers meet rising needs with quality, automation and reliability.

Mahindra HZPC will unveil seven next-gen seed potato varieties at the Global Potato Summit 2025, boosting yield, quality, and sustainability under CEO Davinder Singh Dosanjh’s leadership. Empowering farmers and advancing agri-innovation.