Potato News

As GRAY Farms hosted a showcase of cutting-edge post-harvest technology, potato farmers and agricultural innovators gathered in Portsoy, Scotland. Organised by Agropack Solutions Ltd, a leader in agricultural solutions.

Escalating US-China tensions and tariffs exceeding 100% are disrupting global supply chains, driving up prices on key ingredients like rice, oils, and spices, and forcing food businesses worldwide to adapt amid tightening markets.

Utz® launches limited-edition Lemonade Potato Chips in partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. A portion of sales (up to USD 25000) supports childhood cancer research. Available through August online and at major retailers.

Key Technology (Key) and PPM Technologies (PPM), both members of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Group, introduce their new fully-integrated nut processing line.

Lamb Weston faces a $14M class action lawsuit in Washington over unpaid breaks and overtime at its potato processing plants, including a closed Connell french fry facility. Workers seek damages; Lamb Weston denies the claims.

Reno LLC is a potato processing company rooted in the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine. After a turbulent period, their factory needed to be rebuilt to restart production. With resilience and determination they have made a fresh start.

The Herbort Knife Peeler 830 is a continuous mechanical peeling machine designed for high-precision peeling of a wide range of products, including potatoes, carrots, beets, and other tubers.

PotatoEurope 2025, held Sept 3–4 in Lelystad, will feature the Innovation Award recognizing top potato sector innovations. A diverse expert jury will select winners, with strong global interest and the event nearly sold out.

Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (NSSPL) has announced its debut at Foteg Istanbul 2025, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion.

La organización Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Agricultores y Ganaderos (COAG) denuncia manipulación de los mercados e impacto negativo sobre los productores españoles.

Bloqueos comerciales y baja producción explican los precios actuales.

CRMG urges UK potato growers to submit CIPC residue test data from 2024/25 storage to support the temporary MRL. Just one test per store is needed. Submit by 31 May to help protect the UK’s potato storage future.

En España, ante la imposibilidad de entrar al campo con maquinaria por suelos anegados, el gobierno permitió excepcionalmente tratamientos aéreos sobre cultivos de patata en tres municipios de Sevilla.

Trump’s tariffs threaten Canada-sourced canola oil, crucial for frying french fries. With rising oil costs, restaurants may raise prices, switch oils, or cut profits—making fries a luxury instead of a cheap staple.

Iceland, known for its resilient farming systems and limited but high-quality agricultural output, faced a historic setback in 2024. According to Statistics Iceland, the nation harvested just 5,514 tons of potatoes, down 24.5% from 7,298 tons in 2023.

Goodrich Cereals launches flavor-infused frozen French fries in Onion Chilli, Classic Salted, and Oregano. Ready in 3 minutes, preservative-free, and packed with taste in every bite — it's a crispy, convenient snacking revolution!

Aumento en el área de siembra y buenas condiciones climáticas condujeron a un aumento en la oferta que, de momento, no complica la venta.

A research team has decoded the genome of historic potato cultivars and used this resource to develop an efficient method for analysis of hundreds of additional potato genomes.