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French fries consumption ison the rise: per capita consumption of frozen potato products has been increasing for many years now. As a result, potato processing specialist Aviko Germany has been working at full capacity to meet the demand for frozen fries from retailers and food service alike.

Blackfoot, Idaho, known as the "Potato Capital of the World," is home to the Idaho Potato Museum and delicious comfort food spots like Rupe’s Burgers. Visitors can enjoy potato-themed attractions, the annual Potato Festival, and outdoor adventures at Hell’s Half Acre. This underrated city offers a perfect mix of food, history, and nature.

Gujarat-based HyFun Foods, one of India’s leading potato processors and a big player in the frozen potato products industry, has formed a strategic partnership with UK-based pioneering crop insights company HarvestEye to introduce its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology in India.

En México, los productores proponen aplicar aranceles a la papa estadounidense, respaldando la postura del gobierno ante posibles represalias comerciales de EE.UU. Según dicen, el país no sufrirá desabastecimiento gracias a una gran campaña productiva.

El año pasado el área producida en la provincia superó el máximo de los últimos diez años.

Hungritos, a leading brand in the global food industry owned by Iscon Balaji Foods Pvt Ltd, proudly participated in Gulfood 2025, the world’s largest annual food and beverage event, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from February 17 th to 21 st , 2025. The company unveiled its latest range of innovative food products, reinforcing its commitment to quality, taste, and sustainability.

Belgian machine builder Sticomax, the holding company above the companies IntOCon (BE), StuMaCo (BE), Romonta (NL), ViwateQ (NL) and DutchTecSource (NL), is acquiring Dutch sector colleague FoodeQ Engineering. 

Op slechts een kilometer van de kust, in het Friese dorp Minnertsga, tussen de molens, staat de nieuw gebouwde loods met vernieuwde sorteerlijn van maatschap Schuiling.

Los precios de venta se desploman, sobre todo en la región de Nariño que es una de las mayores en términos de producción.

Two local farms are joining forces for another Fill Your Boots Event, allowing Islanders to pick their own free potatoes straight from Island potato storages. The giveaway aims to build on the success of the Fill Your Boots events of the last three years.

Under the patronage of the Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Abbas Jabr Al-Maliki, and under the slogan 'Iraqi Potatoes: A Growing Sector with Promising Export Opportunities,' the Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with Nahar Al-Awrad Company, organized the Iraqi Agricultural Export Forum, which focused on developing the potato sector and its products, such as potato chips and frozen potato fingers.

The European Snacks Association (ESA) has announced the next edition of its Savoury Snacks Production Course 1, set to take place from June 2 to June 4, 2025, in Budapest, Hungary.

Calbee, Inc. has announced that its newly constructed Setouchi Hiroshima Factory in Hiroshima City will commence operations on January 13, 2025. This facility is Calbee's first new factory in Japan in nearly 19 years.

Scientists have discovered a way to remove toxic compounds from potatoes, making them safer to eat and easier to store. The breakthrough could cut food waste and enhance crop farming in space and other extreme environments.

Friehe Farms in Washington’s Upper Columbia River Basin combines teamwork and advanced technology to produce high-quality russet potatoes. Drones, GPS-guided planting, and climate-controlled storage enhance efficiency, while traditional four-year crop rotation helps maintain soil health.

Teton Valley Brands, the maker of Real Idaho Potato Chips, has announced the expansion of its executive team. The company has appointed Steve Marek as Vice President of Operations.

The North American Potato Storage Organization (NAPSO) is set to host its third webinar, titled "Storing for Success: Protecting Potato Seed & Preventing Disease," on Monday, February 24, 2025 @10am PST / 1pm EST.

Masser Family of Companies (MFC) has announced the newest team member to join their executive leadership team: Tiffany Readinger. She will serve in a newly created role, Vice President of Sales and Category Management.