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La Paz, Plurinational State of Bolivia. Potatoes at a street stall in Mercado Rodriguez market.
June 01, 2025
Securing the Future of the Potato: Global Strategies for Food Security, Sustainability, and Crop Diversity
The potato feeds over a billion people but faces disease and limited diversity. Investing in research, breeding, and farmer support is vital to improve resilience and productivity, ensuring it remains a key staple for global food security.
Clarebout Potatoes, a Belgian leader in frozen potato products, is reportedly close to a billion-euro strategic deal with U.S. agri-food giant J.R. Simplot, potentially reshaping the global frozen fries market.
June 01, 2025
Belgian Frozen Fries Giant Clarebout Eyes Billion-Euro Deal with US Food Titan Simplot
Clarebout Potatoes, a top Belgian frozen fries producer, is in advanced talks with US giant J.R. Simplot for a major deal, possibly worth billions. The move could expand both firms’ global reach amid rising industry competition.
Welcome to the second International Day of Potato in Brussels, 27 May 2025 — uniting potato value chain leaders to celebrate innovation, sustainability, and the crop’s future.
May 31, 2025
Brussels Marks International Day of Potato with High-Level Conference and 'Seed-to-Fork' Exhibition
Brussels marked the 2nd International Day of Potato with a conference and exhibition, highlighting the crop's role in food security, sustainability, and innovation. Stakeholders called for supportive EU policies to boost the potato value chain.
Goodrich Cereals Celebrates International Potato Day with Innovative and Sustainable Potato Products
May 31, 2025
Celebrating International Potato Day: Goodrich Cereals' Commitment to Innovation, Quality, and Sustainability
May 30 marks International Potato Day, a global observance initiated by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to recognize the potato's significant role in food security, nutrition, and livelihoods.
Prince Edward Island Celebrates Second Annual International Day of Potato
May 31, 2025
Prince Edward Island Celebrates Second Annual International Day of Potato, Honouring 200 Years of Farming Excellence
PEI celebrates the 2nd International Day of Potato, honoring its historic role and global impact. With innovation and sustainability, Island farmers grow 2.6B lbs yearly - feeding over 25 million people and securing the future of this vital crop.
PotatoPro Launches Interactive Global Mapping Tools to Celebrate International Day of Potato and Empower the Industry
May 30, 2025
PotatoPro Launches Interactive Mapping Features on International Day of Potato
Food Innovation Online Corp., the company behind the leading potato industry portal PotatoPro.com, is proud to announce the launch of its 'PotatoPro Puts You on the Map' initiative.
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James Hutton Institute will host a webinar on 30 May
May 28, 2025
James Hutton Institute to Host ‘Potato – The Path to a Bright Future’ Webinar on International Day of Potato
Join the James Hutton Institute's webinar on May 30, International Day of Potato, to explore UK potato production challenges and innovations in breeding, sustainability, AI tools, and pest control. Hosted by NPIC and Professor Ingo Hein.
PepsiCo impulsa agricultura sustentable con torre digital que ya impacta más de 9 mil hectáreas.
May 27, 2025
México: torre de control digital agrícola, más de un año de éxito
La torre de control digital agrícola es la primera de su tipo en PepsiCo Latinoamérica y constituye uno de los avances más significativos en la agenda de digitalización de la compañía.
Discover how Intralox’s latest food-safe innovations help prevent the top 5 causes of conveyor-related foreign material contamination (FMC) in food processing facilities—protecting your products, customers, and brand.
May 25, 2025
Foreign Material Contamination: How Intralox prevents the Top 5 Causes of Conveyor Foreign Material Contamination in Food Processing
Intralox unveils updated strategies and tools to prevent the top 5 causes of conveyor-related foreign material contamination (FMC), helping food processors enhance safety, reduce recalls, and extend belt life through proactive prevention.
"Goodrich Cereals debuts its Frozen Potato Gourmet Twist at FI Africa 2025—flavored fries made for QSRs, foodservice, and retail. Find them at Booth H2.D43 in Cairo!
May 25, 2025
Goodrich Cereals to Unveil New Frozen Potato Gourmet Twist Range at FI Africa 2025 in Egypt
Goodrich Cereals launches its new flavored frozen Potato Gourmet Twist range at FI Africa 2025 in Egypt, June 2–4. Visit booth H2.D43 to taste, explore products, and discuss partnership opportunities.
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May 22, 2025
KMC amba Partners with Daymer Ingredients to Expand Sustainable Potato-Based Solutions in the UK
KMC has partnered with UK-based Daymer Ingredients to expand its potato-based solutions in the UK. The collaboration focuses on clean label starches and aims to support sustainable, plant-based innovations for food manufacturers.
Imagen de cultivos anegados a principios de semana en A Limia.
May 21, 2025
España: Galicia bajo agua y la siembra en pausa
Aproximadamente 3800 hectáreas se encuentran comprometidas por las lluvias y no esta claro si podrán ser sembradas.
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WPC Celebrates International Day of the Potato with Global Webinar: The Role of Potato in Rural Development and Food Security
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REYCO Systems Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation in Food Processing Excellence
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Simon Fraher on Sweet potato Genetics
Simon Fraher is a highly skilled vegetable breeder finishing his doctorate this spring semester with NC State University’s Sweetpotato and Potato Breeding and Genetics Programs.
Utz Brands to Showcase Seasonal Snack Collections and Innovations at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo
May 13, 2025
UTZ Brands showcase seasonal snack collections, innovations at 2025 Sweets and Snacks Expo
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