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Freshly harvested Lady Rosetta potatoes, the high-demand variety promoted under Bihar Government’s 75% subsidy scheme, ready for cultivation and processing across 17 districts.
January 15, 2026
Bihar Government (India) Launches Lady Rosetta Potato Cultivation Scheme with 75% Subsidy
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, being felicitated at the Global Potato Summit (GPS) 2025 after being honoured as the “Pioneer of Potato Export” and “Potato Man of India,” in the presence of industry leaders and dignitaries.
January 15, 2026
SK Group Founder Sandip Thakkar honoured at the Global Potato Summit (GPS) 2025 as the 'Pioneer of Potato Export'
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.
Fulchand Kachchhawa, Director of GreenFay Foods Private Limited, whose vertically integrated vision is reshaping India’s potato processing supply chain.
January 13, 2026
GreenFay Foods: The Vision Reshaping India’s Potato Supply Chain from Farm to Processing (Flakes)
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.
Fresh tubers of Embrapa’s BRS F21 potato cultivar, developed for high yield and industrial processing.
January 13, 2026
Embrapa launches BRS F21 potato variety for industrial frying in Brazil
Embrapa has introduced the BRS F21 potato cultivar to meet the needs of growers and the processing industry. The variety combines high yield potential, disease resistance and strong frying performance, particularly for chips and shoestring potatoes.
Aviko representatives and local partners mark the official launch of Phase III of the Gansu Aviko Potato Processing project in Zhangye, China, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to expanding potato processing capacity in Asia.
December 21, 2025
Aviko Begins New Expansion Phase at Potato Dehy Factory in Gansu, China
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.
CIP and HyFarm representatives formalize a strategic partnership to strengthen India’s processing-grade potato sector.CIP and HyFarm representatives formalize a strategic partnership to strengthen India’s processing-grade potato sector.
December 13, 2025
International Potato Center and HyFarm form strategic partnership to advance processing-grade potato sector in India
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.
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Inaugurating the Global Potato Summit 2025
December 11, 2025
Global Potato Summit 2025 Opens in Greater Noida: Global Experts, Cutting-Edge Research and India’s Leadership Take Center Stage
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.
Maaz Suthar of M S International to Speak at Global Potato Summit 2025: Highlighting India’s Rise in Domestic and Export Potato Markets.
December 10, 2025
M S International Powers India’s Farm-to-World Potato Leadership at the Global Potato Summit 2025
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.
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December 09, 2025
Ecuador: expectativa por desarrollo de dos nuevas variedades
Ecuador se encuentra próximo a presentar dos nuevas variedades de papa, especialmente adaptadas a su contexto productivo, con un gran potencial para la industria de chips.
Simplot announces a major expansion of its potato processing operations in Mendoza
December 06, 2025
Simplot Expands Potato Production in Mendoza, Boosting Local Farming and Uco Valley Cluster
Simplot plans to expand potato production in Mendoza, meeting officials to address energy shortages affecting farms. While exploring costly potato transport from Buenos Aires, the company aims to boost output, develop 1,800 ha in Pareditas, and grow a local potato cluster.
Researchers highlight China’s growing influence in potato processing, noting rapid development despite remaining gaps with major global producers.
December 02, 2025
China expands its influence in the global potato processing market as sector develops
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.
United States potato imports continue to grow
November 23, 2025
Potatoes and Power: How United States Policy is Reshaping Latin America
People rarely think of Washington when talking about potatoes. Yet much of what happens in the fields— from fertilizer prices to seed genetics— is shaped, directly or indirectly, by decisions made in the U.S. capital.
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