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Los bajos rendimientos de papa en el norte de Sinaloa afectaron el cumplimiento de contratos con la industria de botanas durante la campaña 2025.
May 26, 2026
México: productores no logran cumplir con los contratos con industrias
Los productores de papa del norte de Sinaloa no lograron cumplir plenamente sus contratos con la industria de botanas debido a los bajos rendimientos de la cosecha, en un año marcado por pérdidas económicas y una evaluación general negativa para el sector.
Las lluvias e inundaciones podrían reducir la cosecha de patata en Galicia un 25%.
May 26, 2026
España: grandes perdidas en la producción de Galicia
Galicia enfrenta una campaña de patata muy complicada, con una caída estimada del 25% por el impacto de las lluvias e inundaciones, en medio de mayores importaciones, precios en origen deprimidos y costos de producción en alza.
Las tecnologías de monitoreo del suelo y los bioinsumos ganan relevancia en el sector papero brasileño ante los desafíos climáticos y la necesidad de mejorar la eficiencia productiva.
May 26, 2026
Brazil: tight supply, firm prices, and climate alerts shape the close of May for the potato sector.
The Brazilian potato market closes May with tighter supply in Minas Gerais, firm wholesale prices, advances in soil monitoring and biological inputs, and climate alerts that could complicate activity in the south and southeast of the country.
SPOT robotic dog demonstrates the future of precision farming ahead of Potatoes in Practice 2026 at Balruddery Farm near Dundee.
May 26, 2026
Potatoes in Practice 2026 to Showcase SPOT Robot Dog, Live Cooking and Smart Farming Innovation in Scotland
Potatoes in Practice 2026 returns on August 13 at Balruddery Farm near Dundee with SPOT robotic dog demos, live cooking by Sarah Rankin, field trials and seminars.
From smoky sauces to fiery chilli flavours, Brits are experimenting with bold global seasonings to transform classic chips into flavour-packed meals at home.
May 25, 2026
Brits embrace global flavours as adventurous home cooking trends rise, says Lamb Weston survey
A survey by Lamb Weston reveals Brits are embracing global flavours at home, with younger generations leading the trend by adding chilli oils, spices and international-inspired twists to everyday meals and chips.
Adani Logistics Ltd flags off India’s first dedicated reefer export train for HyFun Foods in Gujarat.
May 25, 2026
HyFun Foods Partners with Adani Logistics Ltd and EVERGREEN LINE to Launch India’s First Dedicated Reefer Rail Corridor for Frozen Food Exports
HyFun Foods partnered with Adani Logistics Ltd and EVERGREEN LINE to launch a reefer rail export network from ICD Virochannagar to Mundra Port, strengthening India’s cold chain and frozen exports.
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Kenneth S. Rasmussen, Managing Director of Manter Nordic ApS, and Joost Posthumius, Sales Manager at Allround Vegetable Processing, during the partnership agreement announcement for the Scandinavian market.
May 25, 2026
Allround Vegetable Processing appoints Manter Nordic as Scandinavian dealer
Allround Vegetable Processing, a Netherlands-based manufacturer of potato and vegetable processing machinery has appointed Denmark-based Manter Nordic ApS, a supplier of processing and packaging technology for the agro-food industry in Scandinavia
FPS Food Process Solutions and MAF Gateways partner on a complete end-to-end potato processing line project in Egypt for frozen french fry production under the Beit El Gomla brand.
May 24, 2026
MAF Gateways Selects FPS Food Process Solutions for Complete French Fry Processing Line in Egypt
FPS Food Process Solutions (FPS) has secured a major project with MAF Gateways, a leading distributor of frozen French fries, to deliver a complete end-to-end potato processing line in Egypt serving both local and international export markets.
PepsiCo plans to invest up to USD 665 million in India by 2030
May 24, 2026
PepsiCo to invest USD 665 million in India foods manufacturing by 2030
PepsiCo plans to invest up to Rs 5,700 crore (USD 665 million) in India by 2030, mainly to expand the manufacturing capacity of its foods business. The investment will focus primarily on three manufacturing facilities located in Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Tamil Nadu.
Aviko has signed the Declaration of Intent for the Regenerating Together Programme
May 23, 2026
Aviko joins global regenerative agriculture initiative
Aviko has signed the Declaration of Intent for the Regenerating Together Programme (RTP) of SAI Platform together with 40 food and agriculture organisations, including Carlsberg Group, Diageo and FrieslandCampina.
Key Technology’s ADR® X automatic defect removal system showcased at Interpack 2026, highlighting advanced potato processing technology designed to improve product quality, yield recovery and operational efficiency.
May 22, 2026
Key Technology Showcased Advanced Potato Processing Solutions at Interpack 2026
Key Technology unveiled new food processing and inspection technologies at Interpack 2026, including ADR X, COMPASS sorter and Impulse conveyor solutions.
The Frites Atelier foodservice pack reflects the premium fries concept created through the collaboration between Lamb Weston and three Michelin star chef Sergio Herman.
May 22, 2026
Lamb Weston launches Frites Atelier premium fries concept in the United Kingdom
Lamb Weston has launched Frites Atelier in the United Kingdom, introducing the premium fries concept developed in collaboration with three Michelin star chef Sergio Herman to the UK foodservice sector.
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May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026
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Co-op has introduced new 'best of season' potato packs across its stores, becoming the first United Kingdom convenience retailer to adopt a seasonal variety approach designed to support British potato growers and maintain year-round domestic supply.
Lamb Weston has introduced refreshed packaging and updated branding for its Grown in Idaho frozen potato product range, featuring a new visual identity across retail freezer products including fries, tots and hash browns.
May 21, 2026
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El XXXI Congreso de la Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP) se celebrará del 19 al 23 de abril de 2027 en Montevideo, Uruguay, coincidiendo con el 50 aniversario de la asociación.
May 21, 2026
The 2027 Latin American Potato Congress will be held in Uruguay
Montevideo will host the 31st ALAP Congress 2027, in the context of the 50th anniversary of the Latin American Potato Association.
Madhya Pradesh is emerging as India’s next French fry potato powerhouse — driven by scale, quality, and early harvest advantage.
May 20, 2026
Madhya Pradesh Is Emerging as India’s Next Strategic Hub for French Fry Potatoes
Madhya Pradesh is emerging as a strategic hub for India’s French fry potato industry, driven by early harvests, suitable soil conditions, rising processor-grade cultivation, and expanding cold storage and agro-processing infrastructure.
NPC is urging higher tariffs on Chinese frozen fries amid concerns over rising exports and market pressure on United States potato processors.
May 20, 2026
NPC urges higher tariffs on Chinese frozen fries amid export surge
The National Potato Council (NPC) has filed formal comments with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), urging action against China’s rapidly growing frozen French fry export capacity.

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