Potato News from India

Siddhi Vinayak Agri Processing Pvt Ltd (SV Agri) recently spearheaded a pivotal stakeholder consultation workshop on May 15 and 16, 2024.

While the potato production was less this year, the heatwave made transportation a nightmare, with the supply rotting during the transit.

In a first of its kind initiative by any food processor on the Indian subcontinent, the biggest potato processor from the country, Iscon Balaji Foods, has organised a month-long exhaustive farmers’ training programme to share the best agricultural practices for sustainability in the value chain.

M S International - a major exporter of potatoes for processing - has received the prestigious FIEO (WR) Export Excellence Award in the Emerging Exporter (MSME) category for the year 2020-2021.

Shri Vibracion Technologies Pvt Ltd, based in Pune (India), specializes in manufacturing customized equipment that meets the highest standards of quality and performance.

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

Tummers Food Processing Solutions and Kiron Food Processing Technologies announced the establishment of a new Joint Venture: Tummers Kiron India Pvt. Ltd.. The announcement was made earlier today during the Inter Food Tech event in New Delhi.

India’s food processing sector is one of the largest in the world and its output is expected to reach USD 535 Bn by 2025-26.

As one of India's leading providers of food processing solutions, Kanchan Metals is preparing to exhibit its latest innovations tailored for various segments of the food industry at the Snack & BakeTec exhibition, slated to take place from 5 to 7 June at Yashobhoomi (IICC) in Dwarka, New Delhi.

The proposal has passed through negotiations and advanced to the Agriculture Ministry’s 100-Day Agenda.

Hyfun, manufacturer of frozen potato products - such as french fries - based in India announces plans for THREE new processing plants. The new investment will focus on the Indian market. Currently, 70% of Hyfun's revenue comes from exports.

Potato prices in India have increased nearly 50% in a month from March to April.

Leading product innovation in the finger food category, Hungritos by Iscon Balaji Foods Pvt Ltd has launched Potato Scoops.

In the competitive world of potato products, Goodrich Cereals shines as a beacon of quality and safety.

FPS Food Process Solutions opens a new office in Ambli, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, a major commercial center known for its roots in industrial and food manufacturing.

Koelnmesse India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Koelnmesse GmbH, and the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have joined hands in a landmark collaboration for the upcoming Anuga Select India 2024.

A groundbreaking wind-operated aerial insect trap designed to revolutionize pest management in agriculture has been developed by a team of scientists at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Potato Research Institute (ICAR-CPRI) in Shimla.

HyFun Foods, a trailblazer in the frozen food industry, has announced the appointment of Soundararadjane S as Chief Executive Officer for their groundbreaking initiative HyFarm.