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McCain Spud Report highlights global fry preferences and consumer habits across 11 countries, based on a survey of more than 12,000 respondents worldwide.
June 22, 2026
McCain Spud Report reveals global consumer trends shaping potato consumption
McCain Foods has released its inaugural McCain Spud Report, providing a global snapshot of how consumers interact with fries and potato products in different markets.
Europatat welcomes the EU’s adoption of the New Genomic Techniques (NGT) Regulation, a landmark decision expected to accelerate potato breeding innovation, strengthen crop resilience, enhance food security, and support the long-term sustainability of European agriculture.
June 22, 2026
Europatat Welcomes EU NGT Regulation, Opening New Opportunities for Potato Innovation
Europatat welcomes the EU’s adoption of the NGT Regulation, opening new opportunities for innovative potato varieties with improved disease resistance, climate adaptability, and processing traits, while boosting breeding research and investment.
GloryFry Whole Cut French Fries, part of Alimento's new range of value-added potato products launching in Bangladesh.
June 22, 2026
Alimento Set to Launch Commercial Operations with GloryFry Potato Product Line in Bangladesh
Alimento will officially launch its GloryFry potato product line in Bangladesh next week after a year of development. Supported by Planten Agro Ltd., SOLANA Group, and Bonton Foods, the range includes fries, wedges, hash browns, smileys, and nuggets.
Changing weather patterns linked to El Niño could impact potato yields, quality, storage, and supply chains across key production regions.
June 21, 2026
NOAA Confirms El Niño as Global Potato Industry Prepares for Weather Risks
NOAA has confirmed El Niño, expected to strengthen through 2026–27. The global potato industry is monitoring impacts on yields, disease pressure, processing quality, storage, and supply chains while accelerating climate resilience efforts.
Orion will produce Pocachip and Swingchip using freshly harvested domestic potatoes and plans to expand production capacity at its Cheongju factory.
June 21, 2026
Orion to use fresh domestic potatoes for Pocachip and Swingchip production
Orion will use freshly harvested domestic potatoes from key growing regions across South Korea to produce Pocachip and Swingchip. The company plans to process around 15K tons of potatoes this year and expand Pocachip production capacity by up to 50%.
Elea Technology's PiCon tools complement Pulsed Electric Field processes with real-time monitoring and control, helping optimize treatment effectiveness and processing performance.
June 21, 2026
Elea to showcase new PiCon tools in webinar on PEF process control
Elea Technology will host a free online webinar on June 30, 2026, at 15:00, to present the latest additions to its PiCon portfolio for Pulsed Electric Field process control, including PiCon Vision and PiCon Flow, alongside AI-powered PiCon Sense.
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JAAP Agro has joined Europatat, bringing its expertise in seed potato production and international trade to the association's network.
June 21, 2026
Seed potato specialist JAAP Agro joins Europatat
Europatat has welcomed JAAP Agro as a new member. Operating in the Netherlands, France and Scotland, the company specializes in seed potato production and trade, supplying varieties for table potatoes, crisps and French fries.
HyFun Foods has raised INR 1,500 crore (USD 173 million) from Davidson Kempner to support expansion plans and strengthen its financial position.
June 18, 2026
HyFun Foods raises USD 173 million from Davidson Kempner
HyFun Foods has secured INR 1,500 crore (USD 173 million) from Davidson Kempner through a structured credit transaction. The funding will support expansion plans and strengthen the Indian frozen potato processor's balance sheet.
Representantes de cerca de 160 organizaciones de las cadenas de valor alimentarias y agrícolas de Estados Unidos, Canadá y México instan a renovar y fortalecer el T-MEC ante la revisión obligatoria del acuerdo prevista para 2026.
June 17, 2026
América del Norte: organizaciones agrícolas piden renovar acuerdo comercial entre México, EE.UU y Canadá
Organizaciones agrícolas de Estados Unidos, Canadá y México pidieron renovar y fortalecer el USMCA/T-MEC antes de su revisión de 2026, destacando su papel clave en la seguridad alimentaria, la integración comercial, la competitividad regional y la estabilidad económica de América del Norte.
La modernización del campo español requiere impulsar la agricultura 4.0, la gestión eficiente del agua, el relevo generacional y la inversión en talento e infraestructuras para garantizar la sostenibilidad y competitividad del sector a largo plazo.
June 17, 2026
España: un análisis agronómico sobre el futuro del campo español
El futuro del campo español depende de una transformación estructural basada en relevo generacional, tecnificación, sostenibilidad, inversión productiva, formación especializada e infraestructuras que permitan convertir al agro en un sector competitivo, innovador y rentable.
Aerial view of McCain's Congelagro facility in Bogotá, Colombia. McCain has achieved potato productivity levels about twice the national average despite challenges facing the country's agro-industrial sector
June 17, 2026
Colombia: McCain firme ante los desafíos que atraviesa el sector agroindustrial
McCain mantiene un desempeño destacado en Colombia pese al complejo contexto agropecuario, apoyada en su presencia global, sus alianzas con productores locales y mejoras de productividad en el cultivo de papa.
EUPPA members gathered in Brussels for committee meetings and a visit to the European Parliament to discuss policy developments affecting the potato processing sector.
June 17, 2026
EUPPA members discuss policy priorities during committee meetings in Brussels
EUPPA members met in Brussels on June 9–10, 2026, to discuss food safety, agriculture, sustainability and policy developments affecting the potato processing sector. The programme also included a visit to the European Parliament.
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June 16, 2026
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June 16, 2026
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The Aviko production site in Steenderen, Netherlands, where electrification works are underway to help reduce the environmental impact of potato processing and support the company’s net-zero ambitions.
June 16, 2026
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