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Key at Interpack 2026
April 24, 2026
Key Technology to showcase advanced potato processing solutions at Interpack 2026
Key Technology will showcase potato processing technologies at Interpack 2026 in Hall 6, Stand B73, highlighting solutions designed to improve product recovery, simplify operation, and support more reliable conveying and seasoning performance.
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April 23, 2026
Aardappeldemodag starts planting for 2026 event with HZPC Libra variety
Aardappeldemodag has started planting activities for Aardappeldemodag 2026, with 2.5 hectares of the potato variety Libra planted last week.
Dr Sudhanshu Singh appointed as CIP Regional Director for South Asia and head of the CSARC in India
April 23, 2026
International Potato Center (CIP) Appoints Dr Sudhanshu Singh as Regional Director for South Asia
The International Potato Center (CIP) has appointed Dr. Sudhanshu Singh as the Regional Director for South Asia and Director of the CIP South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC).
Farmers harvesting potatoes in Munshiganj, Bangladesh
April 23, 2026
Bumper Potato Harvest in Munshiganj, Bangladesh Boosts Production Beyond Targets
A bumper potato harvest in the district this season has brought relief and optimism to farmers, as favorable weather and the absence of pest attacks led to higher-than-expected production.
Taiwan enforces strict inspection and processing rules
April 23, 2026
Taiwan strengthens inspection rules for imported US processing potatoes
Taiwan says imported processing potatoes must meet the same quarantine standards as domestic supply, with any tubers showing sprouting, rot or mold required to be removed and destroyed, according to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency.
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April 22, 2026
Vive Crop Protection launches Averland SM for in-season nematode control in potatoes and other high-value crops
Vive Crop Protection has announced the launch of Averland SM, a new in-season nematicide designed to provide United State growers with a more flexible and effective approach to managing nematodes and other pests in potatoes, and other crops.
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Kazakhstan and Snow Valley agree on a $100–200M potato processing plant in Pavlodar.
April 22, 2026
Kazakhstan and China’s Snow Valley Agree to Build USD 100–200 Million Potato Processing Complex
Kazakhstan’s Pavlodar region and China’s Snow Valley plan a USD 100–200 million potato processing complex. The project will produce fries, support breeding, and build logistics, boosting value-added output, jobs, and agricultural capacity.
Especialistas y colectivos proponen la cafeticultura regenerativa como alternativa al cultivo de papa con agroquímicos en municipios de la región de Xalapa, ante la contaminación de agua y suelo.
April 22, 2026
México: contaminación por agroquímicos bajo escrutinio público
Especialistas y colectivos proponen impulsar la cafeticultura regenerativa en la región de Xalapa como alternativa al cultivo de papa con agroquímicos, al que atribuyen contaminación de suelo y agua en al menos diez municipios
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April 22, 2026
Brasil: panorama de abastecimiento y precios para el segundo trimestre
La estacionalidad de las regiones productoras y las dificultades climáticas en el sur de Brasil están impulsando los precios de la papa, en un mercado que premia la calidad y exige una gestión precisa del momento de cosecha.
Bonnotte de Noirmoutier potatoes return to market as heavy winter rains and changing weather conditions challenge this year’s harvest.
April 21, 2026
Noirmoutier Bonnotte Potato Harvest Threatened by Heavy Rain and Climate Change
Noirmoutier’s famous Bonnotte early potato faces a challenging season after heavy winter rains disrupted planting. Climate change also threatens production, but its distinctive nutty flavor continues to attract consumers.
LOCKWOOD Manufacturing partners with AVR Machinery, becoming the first official U.S. dealer to distribute AVR’s potato equipment in the Upper Midwest.
April 21, 2026
LOCKWOOD Manufacturing Becomes First Dealer in the United States for AVR Machinery
LOCKWOOD Manufacturing becomes the first U.S. dealer for AVR Machinery, distributing its equipment in North Dakota and Minnesota via North Valley Equipment, expanding options for regional potato growers.
Advancing sustainable production through electrification and innovation at Aviko facilities, as highlighted in the 2025 Sustainability Report.
April 21, 2026
Aviko Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report Highlighting SBTi Approved Targets Electrification and Low Carbon Innovation
Aviko and Aviko Rixona published their 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting SBTi-validated climate targets aligned with the Paris Agreement and progress in electrification, grower collaboration, and lower-carbon products.
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