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Hungritos Concludes a Powerful Showcase at FHI 2025
August 04, 2025
Hungritos Concludes Impactful FHI 2025 Showcase in Jakarta, Reinforcing India’s Leadership in Frozen Potato Snacks on the Global Stage
Hungritos showcased its frozen potato snacks at FHI 2025 in Jakarta, drawing global interest and forging B2B ties. With strong branding, live tastings, and institutional support, the brand reinforced India’s frozen food potential on the world stage.
Some of the farmers and members of the United Potato Producers of Benguet Mountain Province in the Phillipines welcome members of the PEI delegation at the closing dinner of the mission. Members of the PEI delegation in photo include Krista Shaw, John Visser and Greg Donald.
January 27, 2025
Prince Edward Island Potato Board is looking for opportunities in Indonesia, Philippines
Indonesia, with over 275 million people, is poised to become the world’s 4th largest economy within the next decade. An early December Canadian trade mission, with strong representation from PEI’s potato industry, explored expanding Asian market opportunities to diversify exports and reduce reliance on shipping into the United States. 
Halal Certificate of Goodrich Cereals
June 17, 2024
Goodrich Cereals Achieves MUI Halal Certification
Goodrich Cereals is pleased to announce that it has received the MUI Halal (Indonesia) certification. This certification ensures that Goodrich Cereals' products meet strict halal guidelines, further solidifying its commitment to quality and inclusivity.
The workers in a potato warehouse before distribution to various regions.
May 08, 2023
Expanding Potato cultivation on Sumatra, Indonesia cause for environmental concerns
Expanding cultivation of potatoes on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island infringes on Kerinci Seblat National Park, the largest protected area on Sumatra and one of the last refuges of the Sumatran tiger, Sumatran elephant and the Sunda clouded leopard.
Close-up of late blight infected potato leaves collected in Indonesia (Courtesy: Phillip Wharton)
December 15, 2020
Researchers map late blight strains in potato on Java, Indonesia
A new study published in Plant Pathology identifies for the first time the genotypes of P. infestans, causing late blight in the main potato-growing regions in Java, Indonesia.
The third day of the training was focused on field work
May 12, 2018
Dutch experts help Indonesia deal with potato pests
Potato cultivation in the highlands of Indonesia is plagued by a number of pests, including Potato Cyst Nematodes and Phytophthora infestans. Dutch experts help their Indonesian counterparts to find the right approach for control.
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The World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling is expected to increase the export of potato products to Indonesia - such as frozen french fries.
November 12, 2017
WTO ruling against import licensing scheme Indonesia creates export opportunities for potato processing companies
The National Potato Council applauds the United States Trade Representative’s victory in the World Trade Organization (WTO) case against Indonesia’s restrictive import licensing scheme.
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Potato problems: Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita (right) and Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman (left) address protesters on Thursday. The potato farmers from Dieng plateu, Central Java, took part in a rally with other farmers from West Java unde
December 12, 2016
Indonesia fights against illegal potato imports
In response to protests of potato farmers, the Indonesian government pledged on Thursday to immediately stop illegal potato imports that have put local farmers at risk.
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The Salim Group, one of Indonesia's largest business groups, signed an R&D agreement worth $10 million with seed producer East West Seed Indonesia - a JV between Enza Zaden and East West International - in The Hague on Friday (22/04) to boost potato produ
April 24, 2016
Salim Group signs R&D agreement with Dutch JV to boost Potato Production in Indonesia
The Salim Group, one of Indonesia's largest business groups, signed a R&D agreement worth $10 million with seed producer East West Seed Indonesia in The Hague last Friday to boost potato production in Indonesia.
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Potato cultivation in the Central Highlands of Java, Indonesia. In this picture, you can see potato farms on the Dieng Plateau, Wonosobo, Central Java, Indonesia, with slope of Mount Prahu in the background (Courtesy: Virna Setyorini)
March 12, 2016
Potato cultivation partly to blame for landslide in Indonesia
Potatoes cultivation is partly to blame for a recent landslide in Wonosobo, Central Java, as farmers engage in unsafe planting practices that harm the environment to try to reap high prices - according to a study revealed last week.
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Frost destroys dozens of hectares potato crops in Indonesian highlands
September 01, 2014
Frost destroys dozens of hectares potato crops in Indonesian highlands
Dozens of hectares of potato plantations in Central Java, have died in just a few hours after being stricken by frost.
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Emsland Group presents 'Potato based clean label innovations' at 3rd Starch World 2014
February 10, 2014
Emsland Group presents 'Potato based clean label innovations' at 3rd Starch World 2014
Emsland Group has announced that Henk Jaap Meijer will be participating as speaker at CMT's 3rd Starch World 2014 on 17-19 Feb, 2014 to be held at Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, Indonesia.
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October 25, 2011
'Indonesia Should Not Import Potatoes' says Minister
Trade Minister Gita Wirjawan said that Indonesia should not import potatoes because the commodity could be produced at home, Antara news agency reported. "I do not quite agree if commodities that could be produced at home must be imported. Ther...
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October 15, 2011
Potato import Indonesia may see stricter regulation
The Indonesian government is considering establishing a trade system for potatoes, including what kinds of potatoes [products] may be imported and an import quota, an official says. Trade Ministry director general for foreign trade Deddy Saleh said hi...
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October 11, 2011
Indonesian Farmers protest against potato imports
On Tuesday, a group of farmers protested in front of the Trade Ministry in Jakarta against the arrival of imported potatoes that they say were having a detrimental impact on sales of homegrown produce. “We urge the government to revoke the potato impo...
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February 24, 2009
Indonesia plans to develop Jambi and North Sulawesi in production centers for French Fries
According to a report published by the Asia Pulse agency, Indonesian provinces Jambi and North Sulawesi that have good fertility and climate will be developed into potato production centers for french fries. In the province of Jambi in particular, pota...
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August 22, 2008
Indonesia largest potato producer in SE Asia
Indonesia is the largest potato-producing nation in Southeast Asia with an annual production of 1.1 million tons, a minister said. "Indonesia is the largest potato-producing country in Southeast Asia. The prospects for potato production in the wor...
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May 22, 2008
Potato prospects in Indonesia face many challenges
With its high rate of growth, high yield and low water consumption, the potato has become the world's fourth major food crop in the world, but its prospects in Indonesia face many challenges, a representative for Indonesia's chapter of the Food and Agr...
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