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Post Holdings, Inc., headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, has solidified its standing in the food industry with the planned acquisition...

Potatoes are a cornerstone of agricultural production and home gardening, and the variety “Velikan” has been making waves for its...

Food poverty remains a critical issue in the UK, affecting millions of households. However, innovative partnerships like the one between...

The Idaho Potato Conference, now in its 57th year, is set to return to Pocatello, Idaho, from January 22–23, 2025....

In 2024, Tajikistan reported a milestone in its agricultural sector: a record potato harvest of 1,139,936 tons in just 10...

McCain Foods, a global leader in frozen potato products, has rolled out a comprehensive redesign of its product packaging across...

Minituber production is crucial for the potato industry as it provides a reliable source of high-quality, disease-free seed potatoes. This...

Potato cultivation in Bondowoso, East Java, faces significant challenges that threaten its sustainability. Despite the province’s high potential for potato...

Optical sorting of seed potatoes has become a cornerstone of efficient agricultural practices, delivering notable benefits in capacity, quality, and...

The founder of POTATOES NEWS, Viktor Kovalev, recently conducted an exclusive interview with Dr. Mahmoud Eltanbouly, Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences...

In recent years, the mountainous region of Zunhua, Hebei, has become a model of how strategic crop diversification and value-added...

The Indian government, in collaboration with the Food Processing Chamber Association, has announced the establishment of a Food Processing Center...

Himachal Pradesh, known for its horticultural prowess, is taking a leap forward with plans to set up a potato processing...

In Eastern Africa, the potato is more than just a staple crop—it’s a key economic driver for smallholder farmers and...

For farmers, agronomists, and potato enthusiasts, discovering hollow heart—a defect causing internal cavities in tubers—can be perplexing. Often undetectable from...

The UK potato sector is facing one of its most challenging periods. With extremely low margins, reduced capital returns, and...

PepsiCo South Africa has made a significant ZAR 746 million (USD 40 million) investment to expand its Isando factory in...

The festive season has always been synonymous with hearty meals, and potatoes are a staple on tables across Europe and...

The fresh produce industry is preparing for its largest and most influential event yet: Fruit Logistica 2025, scheduled from February...

In Washington state, vibrant marigold fields are blooming with potential, not just for beauty but for better farming practices. Simplot...

Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are spearheading a transformative study to combat zebra chip disease, a bacterial infection caused by...

Cavendish Farms, a key player in North America's frozen potato processing industry, is set to invest $150 million in its...

As part of his working visit to Egypt, Viktor Kovalev, founder of Potatoes News, visited one of the country’s leading...

During his business trip to Egypt, the founder of POTATOES NEWS, Viktor Kovalev, visited FROZENA FOODS and observed the ongoing...

In 2024, Canadian potato growers achieved their fourth consecutive record harvest, producing 127.0 million hundredweight—a slight increase of 0.3 percent...

Utz Brands Revolutionizes Snack Food Distribution with Landmark Logistics Facility The snack food giant Utz Brands has launched its most...

The Expanding Role of Resistant Starch in the Global Food Industry The global resistant starch market is experiencing remarkable growth,...

Tajikistan experienced a record potato harvest in the first ten months of 2024, producing 1.13 million tons, a remarkable 20.6% increase compared to the...

Strong Demand and Price Increases Define Europe’s Potato Market The European potato market is experiencing robust growth as consumers prioritize...

The Evolution of McCain Foods: A Packaging Revolution In an increasingly competitive food industry, standing out on the shelf has...

Volunteer Potatoes: The Weed You Didn’t Expect Volunteer potatoes, an unexpected yet persistent problem in rotational farming systems, arise when...

The unified federal map-scheme of agricultural lands is planned to be fully formed by the end of 2025. As a...

Fruit Logistica 2025: Pioneering Innovations for the Fresh Produce Industry The fresh fruit industry is gearing up for Fruit Logistica...

Engineering Climate-Resilient Potatoes to Boost Food Security As climate change intensifies, farmers face unprecedented challenges, particularly in regions where rising...

Fresh Market Potato Trials: Advancing Cultivar Selection for 2024 In 2024, the North Dakota fresh market potato trials evaluated 30...

PepsiCo South Africa is redefining the snack food landscape with a substantial R746 million ($4.1 million USD) investment in its...

According to the Ministry of Economy of the country, the budget aimed at the development of sectoral programs in 2023...

Tajikistan has achieved remarkable success in potato production, reaching a record output of 1,139,936 tons in the first ten months...

Building Resilience Through Nutrition: The Role of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato in Ugandan Refugee Communities With over 1.74 million refugees as...

The eastern neighbor exceeded the 2023 figures for potato supplies to the Russian region by more than three times.The regional...

The Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR), Central Potato Research Institute (CRPI) Research Station in Upper Shillong conducted a significant...

Training Initiative Under Krishi Swarna Samridhi Week ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dimapur in Nagaland state of India has taken a significant...

Overview In a significant shift in regional trade dynamics, Bangladesh is actively seeking to diversify its sources for potato and...

The state of Odisha is set to see a much-needed stabilization in potato prices with the arrival of 300 truckloads...

The volume of crop plantings in the country in 2024 decreased compared to the previous season. As a result, the...

McDonald's french fries have achieved iconic status, beloved for their crispy exteriors and fluffy interiors. The key to achieving such...

In Rwanda, a significant shift is underway that could drastically boost the productivity of Irish potato farming. The Rwanda Soil...

Vermicelli, or thin rice noodles, is a popular staple in Asian cuisine, commonly made from rice flour and water. However,...

Egypt has experienced significant growth in potato production between 2010 and 2020, with harvested areas increasing by twofold (from 141,000...

The regional Ministry of Agriculture announced the first figures to assess the results of the Saratov agro-industrial complex in 2024.In...