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Pese a la sobre oferta palpable en los mercados de consumo, los precios de los contratos futuros se disparan ante la incertidumbre por la guerra en el medio oriente y la ecuación de costos asociados.

El agro mexicano enfrenta una campaña de siembras con fuertes aumentos en fertilizantes y agroquímicos, menor rentabilidad y mayor dependencia de importaciones, en un contexto que amenaza con reducir la producción local y presionar la inflación alimentaria.

PotatoEurope 2026 will return to Germany on September 9-10, 2026, at the Rittergut Gestorf estate near Hanover, showcasing the latest technology and innovations in potato cultivation and processing.

Residents in Woodstock, New Brunswick, are seeking legal action over noise, odour and traffic concerns related to the Covered Bridge Potato Chips production facility.

Chip potato movement remains slow and steady as the industry transitions from storage potatoes to new-crop potatoes.

TNA Solutions to launch tna robag® Quantum packaging system at interpack 2026, engineered to help food manufacturers increase throughput, simplify operations and respond faster to changing market demands.

KTH researchers developed peptide CS5 targeting Phytophthora infestans, cause of potato late blight. It blocks a key enzyme, stopping infection without harming crops and offering a sustainable alternative to chemical sprays as climate change spreads.

Utz Brands reported Q1 2026 net sales growth of 2.6% to USD 361.3 million, while branded salty snacks sales rose 5.2%. The company improved margins and cash flow performance and reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance.

Breizh Frites, founded by Pascal Lemaire, Jean-Pierre Rivery, and Hervé Le Gall, launched Brittany’s first fresh pre-cooked fries plant in Plumieux, building a fully local supply chain with farmers and distributing via Réseau Le Saint.

Urschel will return to the National Restaurant Association Show from May 16-19, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, where the company will showcase a range of Urschel and KRONEN cutting and food processing solutions at Booth 2448.

The Little Potato Company launches a dedicated Foodservice Solutions division, offering versatile Little Potatoes, sous-vide options, and bulk packs to help operators boost efficiency, cut prep time, and ensure consistent quality across menus.

Americold’s 2025 Sustainability Report highlights a 21% emissions cut since 2021, expanded renewable energy use, USD 23 Million in efficiency upgrades, improved safety metrics, and strong facility reliability driven by data and engineering.

Utz Quality Foods, LLC is recalling limited Zapp’s and Dirty chips after a seasoning ingredient may contain Salmonella. No illnesses reported. Consumers should not eat affected products and can request refunds.

The visit by a delegation from Qinghai University and Yunnan Agricultural University is focused on academic exchange, technological advancement, and the development of joint projects.

After decades of negotiations, the agreement between the two blocs finally entered into force on May 1, creating a market worth more than USD 22 trillion.

Anéolia, a French manufacturer of gas analysis and package leak detection instruments for the food packaging industry, will introduce its newly released Elyos instrument at interpack 2026, taking place from May 7-13 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

TNA Solutions to unveil Patent-Pending Vacuum De-Oiler at Interpack 2026, Cutting Potato Chip Fat Content to the Low 20% Range

Lo que comenzó como un sueño hoy es una realidad y la comarca de A Limia tiene su propio vodka a base de patatas. Una muestra más de la versatilidad del tubérculo y el ingenio español.