Potato News

Chinese, Pak enterprises sign MoU to build potato starch plant in Pakistan

June 16, 2024

Chinese and Pakistani enterprises sign MoU to build potato starch plant in Pakistan

In a significant move towards strengthening economic ties between Pakistan and China, leading enterprises from both countries, Henan Ruzhou Ideal Starch and KASB Corporation of Pakistan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to construct a state-ofthe- art potato starch plant in Pakistan.

Potato Grading: Consistent Product Quality at Wada Farms

June 16, 2024

Wada Farms surpasses its ROI in the very first year using optical grading technology for its potatoes

Kip Yeates, Vice President of Fresh Operations at potato company Wada Farms, highlights the success of their partnership with Ellips in enhancing potato grading efficiency and quality consistency, exceeding initial expectations and paving the way for future advancements in AI-driven grading technology.

Delegation from the Phillipines visits the PEI Potato Board

June 16, 2024

Prince Edward Island Potato Industry Welcomes Delegation from The Philippines

The PEI Potato Board recently welcomed a 15 member delegation from the
Philippines.

Jeremy Barraclough, Director of Operations at Biofresh Safestore

June 15, 2024

Storeguard sprout inhibitor now available to the UK Potato Industry

The UK's exclusive distributor of a new method of maintaining the fry colour of potatoes stored in ethylene-applied stores is preparing for its first full season.

June 13, 2024

View the Latest in Urschel Cutting Technology at Snackex

Visit Urschel at Snackex Stand #411 to see the latest in food cutting technology. Explore the production-proven MicroAdjustable® series of potato slicing heads.

June 13, 2024

Chile: exportación de semilla certificada

Desde la región de los lagos para América Latina, la semilla Chilena gana terreno en la región.

June 12, 2024

Perú: resistencia a tizón tardío

El CIP ha obtenido resultados sobresaliente en el desarrollo de su variedad CIP-Matilde, resistente al tizón tardío gracias a los cruzamientos con variedades silvestres.

June 11, 2024

Flikweert Vision offers an upgrade for the QualityGrader, for greater precision in the optical sorting of seed potatoes

Three years ago, Dutch specialist machinery manufacturer Flikweert Vision launched the QualityGrader. This new machine, which was the result of meticulous technological development, marked the beginning of a real revolution in optical sorting.

June 11, 2024

Mundo: producción de papa sigue creciendo

Tanto las toneladas como la tecnología en torno a su producción continuan en aumento, y la papa se consolida como un alimento central en el escenario mundial.

Peter Dawe, Chief Growth & Strategy Officer of McCain Foods, delivering his address at the Digital Innovation Summit.

June 11, 2024

UNB’s McKenna Institute announces investment in digital agriculture led by potato processor McCain Foods

The McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) announced a CAD 3.75 million (USD 2.7 million) investment from a partnership led by potato processor McCain Foods that will revolutionize digital agriculture, progress regenerative farming practices and minimize the impact of climate change on farmland.

What are the powerful benefits of AI for your potato grading?

June 11, 2024

How can AI improve your potato grading?

The world of potato growers and packers is challenging. Batch qualities are variable; however, customers’ demands always remain on that same high-level. Can AI help?

June 10, 2024

Brasil: bajan los precios pero la media se mantiene alta

En Brasil el clima parece dar tregua y la cosecha se acelera. Sin embargo, los precios se mantienen altos en los principales mercados.

June 10, 2024

Chile: se firma convenio para estimular el cultivo de papa nativa

INIA (Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias) e INDAP (Instituto de Desarrollo Agropecuario) han acordado potenciar la multiplicación de variedades de papa nativa.

June 10, 2024

Elea to Showcase Latest PEF Technology at SNACKEX 2024

Elea is a leading innovator in the field of Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology, providing advanced solutions for enhancing food processing efficiency and quality.

Savory snacks, including potato and tortilla chips

June 10, 2024

How is Industry 4.0 revolutionizing the savory snacks sector?

The snacks industry is rapidly changing thanks to Industry 4.0. Every year, millions of tons of snacks of all kinds, from cookies and potato chips to nuts and chocolates, are produced. In fact, global snack consumption has increased by over 2.5 million tons in the last two years.

Processed Potato Market Size Outlook (USD Billion)

June 09, 2024

Global Processed Potatoes Market to grow over 5 percent annually according to Technavio report

The processed potatoes market size is forecast to increase by USD 45 billion at a CAGR of 5.34% between 2024 and 2028. Market expansion is contingent on several factors, such as an increasing emphasis on expanding production capacities for potato processing.

Koelnmesse Pvt Ltd Managing Director Milind Dixit cuts the cake to celebrate 100 years of Koelnmesse GmbH at the Partners Forum 2024, marking a century of excellence in organizing global trade fairs

June 09, 2024

Industry Visionaries Unite at Koelnmesse's 'Partners Forum' to Define F&B Roadmap in India

Koelnmesse Pvt Ltd, organised a 'Partners Forum', that brought together key industry leaders and stakeholders from the food and beverage industry.

HarvestEye secures distributorship in Scotland with Agricar

June 09, 2024

Potato harvest sensor provider HarvestEye appoints new distributor in Scotland

Accelerating its national ambitions within the grower, packer and processor market, machine-learning driven crop insights tool HarvestEye has secured a distributorship in Scotland – teaming with agricultural and machinery supplier Agricar.