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Marieke Hoste, VAVI's new director, will make her first Potato Demo Day visit, highlighting collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing. She says the Dutch potato sector can tackle policy, sustainability and market challenges together.

Emsland Group’s SBTi-validated targets aim to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030, from a 2018 base year. The company also targets net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2045.

Emami Agrotech enters India’s snacking market with WeMe, launching potato chips and other snacks. The company plans to invest INR 7.5 billion (USD 78.3 million) and targets INR 10 billion (USD 104.4 million) in revenue within 5–7 years.

European seed potato multiplication area fell 1.6% to 105,155 hectares in 2026, according to ESPG data. Germany recorded slight growth, while the other major producing countries and several leading varieties saw declines.

Global Potato Summit 2026 will bring the potato value chain together in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on December 16–17, focusing on processing, technology, market linkages and investment opportunities in India potato industry.

GB Potatoes has opened applications for its 2027 Potato Industry Development Programme. The three-part programme covers potato production processing research and agricultural policy across England Scotland and London.

Optimum Sorting's laser technology detects hidden defects, foreign materials, wet centers, soft rot and solanine in potatoes, fries and chips, delivering high-precision sorting with 0.3 mm resolution and up to 3,333 scans per second.

Ellips will present five True-AI grading solutions at Potato Europe 2026, September 9–10 in Springe, Germany, addressing labor shortages, quality demands and capacity challenges in potato and onion grading.

Agristo is investing €350 million (USD 405 million) in a new Hauts-de-France potato processing site, its second-largest facility. Located 120 km from Belgium, the project will create 300 jobs and strengthen its French market presence.

The 23rd EAPR Triennial Conference will bring 300+ potato experts to Edinburgh in 2027 to explore 'Sustainable Potato Production for a Changing World.' Register, submit abstracts or explore sponsorship.

Potandon Produce has launched the Potandon Grower Alliance, bringing together premier grower partners to strengthen quality, innovation and supply-chain collaboration while supporting Green Giant Fresh potato and onion growth across North America.

India’s potato industry needs a stronger seed ecosystem to close its productivity gap. Scientific seed multiplication, digital agronomy and market-aligned varieties can improve yields, reduce risks and build a profitable supply chain.

Extreme heat in Gangwon Province, South Korea, is damaging potatoes and other crops. Farmers report potatoes rotting in the soil, raising concerns over crop losses and higher agricultural prices ahead of Chuseok.

La campaña de la patata en Salamanca afronta un comienzo marcado por la expectativa ante la demanda portuguesa, la incertidumbre del mercado y los desafíos climáticos y sanitarios.

Heat and Control founder Andy Caridis passed away on June 29, 2026, at age 105. His 76-year legacy includes innovations that shaped food processing, a commitment to research and development, and a focus on collaboration.

The 27th China Potato Congress in Hebei unites global potato leaders. Sensitar showcases intelligent processing solutions, boosting efficiency, sustainability and high-value growth across the potato industry.

Taste of Maine has begun kettle chip production at its new USD 75 million plant in Limestone, Maine, using locally grown potatoes. The facility can produce up to 14 million pounds of chips annually and will also support co-packing operations.

TNA Solutions will debut the tna robag® Quantum in North America at PACK EXPO International 2026. The VFFS packaging platform delivers speeds of up to 300 bags per minute while reducing waste, labor dependency and operating complexity.