Potato News

A fire destroyed Hartland company's factory in March, leaving questions about production and jobs. In a large warehouse in Woodstock, the smell of salt and vinegar overtakes anyone who enters its doors.

Mars, Incorporated has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Kellanova for USD 83.50 per share in cash, with the total deal valued at USD 35.9 billion. It makes Mars owner of brands such as Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Pop-Tarts®, Rice Krispies Treats® and NutriGrain®

Dr. Rebecca Earle, a professor at the University of Warwick specializing in food history, has unraveled the potato's nearly 500-year journey from obscurity to a global staple.

La sensibilidad de los mercados persiste y los precios vuelven a aumentar en los principales mercados del país, aunque con diferencias.

En Perú la defensa de los tradicionalismos productivos va muy de la mano con le herencia cultural y lo que la papa allí representa.

In 2023, the EU harvested 48.3 million tons of potatoes, a slight increase from 2022, but 36.7% less than in 2000. Germany, France, and the Netherlands accounted for over half of the production.

Entre 70 y 80 mil hectáreas de papa se producen por año en Argentina. De estas un pequeño pero creciente porcentaje es agroecologico.

Tras un periplo comercial con la cebolla, la región de Málaga encuentra un respiro con la cosecha de patatas.

Potatoes Australia Ltd took great pride in hosting the 12th World Potato Congress 2024. Potatoes Australia Ltd. Chairman Dr. Nigel Crump and Potatoes Australia Ltd. Executive Officer, Sonia Waterson welcomed guests to the event for the official opening.

Picketa Systems is thrilled to introduce a significant new feature for our LENS platform: Custom Critical Levels. This innovation provides agronomists unprecedented control over nutrient management, making it easier than ever to optimize crop health and maximize yields.

The potato breeder NORIKA GmbH from Groß Lüsewitz on the Baltic coast in Germany is preparing a generational change. An eventful and prosperous professional life is coming to an end for the retiring Managing Director Wolfgang Walter.

Developed by ICAR's Central Potato Research Institute, these new potato varieties aim to boost production, processing potential, and adaptability to warmer climates.

During the last few years, significant growth has been observed in the snack sector, prompting widespread interest in future snack trends

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a global leader in snack production systems, has appointed baking industry veteran David Welch as their new Sales Manager for Europe.

In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, farmers are continually seeking ways to enhance crop yields, improve plant health, and maximize the quality of their produce. One of the most promising strategies in recent years has been the use of biostimulants—natural products that enhance plant growth and resilience.

Potatoes USA, the national marketing, research, and promotion board for the potato industry, elected Shelley R. Olsen as Chair of the Board at its annual meeting. Potatoes USA also announced its Executive Committee members to lead the organization through 2024-2025.

Are you curious to test if Pulsed Electric Field can help you to improve the (energy) efficiency of processing your (fresh) food products? 

Pioneered by Bangladeshi brand PRAN, this Potato Biscuit category has rapidly expanded in India with major players like ITC and Britannia joining the fray, driven by the product's unique taste and texture. However, potato biscuits are largely absent in the rest of the world.