Potato News from India

Since its establishment in 2015, HyFun Foods has been a dynamic force in the global food industry, known for its premium-quality processed foods and vegetables. 

One of them is in the middle of his career. The other is already retired. Both are embarking on a new adventure. In a country that is a feast for the eyes, but where they are even more impressed by the openness of the people.

In a surprising turn of events, the export of potato varieties for processing from India has skyrocketed in January 2024, surging approximately sevenfold.

Kanchan Metals, a company importing and manufacturing food processing equipment in India, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Recently, the company laid the foundation stone for a new plant near New Delhi.

Nripendra Jha has been with ITC Limited for over 16 years, and he was previously the Business Head at Technico Agri before being promoted to the position of CEO.

After successful trade shows - Foodex Japan 2024, Gulfood 2024, and World Food India – Indian-origin brand Hungritos has its hands full to meet overwhelming export orders for its frozen potato products in 2024.

Banas Dairy has just completed a new 10,000 MT capacity cold storage facility for storing potatoes used in Amul's potato products.

Promoting sustainability across the potato value chain, food processing company Iscon Balaji Foods (IBF) is promoting sustainable farming across its farms in India.

Hemant Gaur SV Agri recently organized its Annual Variety and Seed Farm Show in Jalandhar from January 8th to January 10th

Iscon Balaji Foods Pvt Ltd's growing French fry production has caused a revolution in potato cultivation that has transformed the lives of over 8,000 farmers across India.

Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd (NSSPL) had the distinct honor of welcoming Her Excellency Mrs. Anisa K. Mbega, the esteemed High Commissioner of Tanzania, along with her distinguished team, to NSSPL headquarters.

Vanmark has built and delivered a compact hydrocutting system for a local leading company in the frozen fast food sector in India.

Goodrich Cereals, a manufacturer specialized in the production of dehydrated potato products based in Haryana, India, not only focuses on the quality of its products, but also embraces innovation and sustainability.

SV Agri organized its Annual Variety and Seed Farm Show from January 8th to 10th, featuring the display of 14 new potato varieties.

Buoyed by the growing demand of French Fries from consumers all over the world, food processor Iscon Balaji Foods Pvt Ltd from India has undertaken a quantum leap in capacity expansion.

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday ruled that PepsiCo can claim a patent for the potato variety grown for its potato chips.

The Agriculture department of Government of West Bengal has started potato cultivation with Apical Rooted Cutting (ARC) process at the Centre of Floriculture and Agri-Business Management (COFAM) department of the University of North Bengal in Siliguri.

Kanchan Metals has announced the launch of three innovative solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency and quality in the potato processing industry: the Potato Blancher, Potato Cooker, and Masher Separator.