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Members of the Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) 2026 Executive Committee, from left to right: Erika Wagner, Mike Wenkel, Tracy Shinners-Carnelley, and Ryan Vroegindewey, following leadership updates announced by the Alliance.
January 29, 2026
Potato Sustainability Alliance Announces New Board Members and 2026 Executive Committee
The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) has announced updates to its Board of Directors and Executive Committee, including the election of new leadership and the retirement of several long-serving directors. 
Key figures from EUPPA Facts & Figures 2025 highlighting the scale, production and global export reach of Europe’s potato processing industry.
January 29, 2026
EUPPA highlights scale and trade strength of Europe potato processing industry in 2025
The European Potato Processors’ Association (EUPPA) published its latest Facts and Figures for 2025, underlining the scale, economic impact and global trade reach of Europe’s potato processing industry.
European Snacks Association 2025 annual report
January 27, 2026
European Snacks Association releases 2025 annual report highlighting advocacy and policy engagement
The European Snacks Association (ESA) has released its annual report outlining the association’s advocacy work, policy engagement, working group activities and key events during the year.
Potato Expo 2026 is held in Dallas, Texas, marking the first time the annual event takes place in the city.
January 21, 2026
Potato Expo 2026 in Dallas highlights global industry momentum and policy challenges
Potato Expo in Dallas brings growers, suppliers and industry leaders together. NPC CEO Kam Quarles says the event is a must-attend opportunity to reconnect the potato community, spark new ideas and help shape the future of the industry.
IFA President Francie Gorman addresses delegates during the 71st Annual General Meeting of the Irish Farmers’ Association at the Irish Farm Centre in Dublin, outlining key priorities including Mercosur, CAP funding and rising farm costs.
January 18, 2026
71st IFA AGM: President Francie Gorman Highlights 2026 Farming Priorities
IFA President Francie Gorman told the 71st IFA AGM that opposition to the Mercosur trade deal, securing a strong CAP budget and tackling rising costs will dominate IFA’s 2026 agenda, warning of food safety risks and pressure on farm incomes EU.
A SINOBAKE operator oversees an automated snack production line, demonstrating intelligent control and customized manufacturing solutions for global food brands.
January 15, 2026
SINOBAKE Strengthens Global Snack Manufacturing with Advanced Production Line Solutions
SINOBAKE, based in Shunde, Foshan, China, delivers customized biscuit, cookie, and potato chips production lines. With 30+ years of experience, its OEM/ODM solutions ensure efficient, food-safe, and scalable manufacturing worldwide.
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Reed glasswinged leafhopper on a potato leaf – the spreading pest at the center of new calls by Germany’s potato sector for intensified research and coordinated control strategies.
January 13, 2026
Germany’s Potato Industry Calls for Urgent Research as Leafhopper Pest Threatens Crop Resilience
Germany’s potato industry calls for urgent research and coordinated measures against the spreading reed glasswinged leafhopper to protect cultivation, jobs, and regional economic strength.
Jason O’Leary takes over leadership of the IFA Potato Committee during a challenging period for Ireland’s potato sector
January 13, 2026
Jason O’Leary elected Chair of IFA Potato Committee
Jason O’Leary, a potato grower from Blackwater, Co. Wexford, has been elected Chair of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) Potato Committee, which represents potato growers within Ireland’s largest farming organisation.
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.
StTST2–SUT2 regulatory module in potato. Confocal and protein interaction analyses show StTST2 on the vacuolar membrane interacting with SUT2, enhancing sugar transport from leaves to tubers, boosting photosynthesis and yield, and highlighting its key role in sugar accumulation and tuber productivity.
January 10, 2026
Haplotype-Resolved Potato Genome Reveals Key Gene Driving Sugar Accumulation and Yield
Scientists decoded a haplotype-resolved potato genome and GWAS of 141 accessions, identifying StTST2, a tonoplast sugar transporter. StTST2 boosts photosynthesis, sugar accumulation, source–sink transport, and tuber yield via interaction with SUT2.
Industry experts and global audiences come together on stage at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, where six specialist forums will drive dialogue on innovation, sustainability and the future of the international fresh fruit trade.
January 07, 2026
Fruit Logistica 2026: Six Stages Unite the Global Fresh Produce Industry to Shape the Future
Fruit Logistica 2026 (4–6 Feb, Berlin) brings the global fresh fruit industry together with six expert stages, 200 speakers and multilingual talks, covering markets, farming, technology, logistics and future innovation.
Sally Lyons Wyatt, Global Executive Vice President and Chief Advisor at Circana and opening keynote speaker for SNX 2026, will present a data-driven snack category overview on consumer behavior, market performance, and emerging trends.
January 07, 2026
SNAC International Unveils SNX 2026 Keynote Speakers as Early Registration Nears January 17 Deadline
SNAC International announced keynotes for SNX 2026: Circana EVP Sally Lyons Wyatt opens with data-driven snack category insights, and Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson closes with a fireside chat on entrepreneurship. Early rates end Jan 17 Apply.
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