Products of processing of potatoes
Flakes and granules keep their place in snacks, bakery and food service, while manufacturers reformulate around clean labels and cost pressures.
Potato starch keeps its place in food, paper and industrial applications that value its large granules and high viscosity.
Frozen fry demand growth has shifted toward Asia and Latin America, and India has emerged as a fast-growing exporter alongside the dominant EU suppliers.
Starch-industry potato juice, once a disposal problem, now yields food-grade protein with functionality that commands premium prices in plant-based foods.
Iscon Balaji Foods says reports of a suspended FSSAI licence relate to Bala Ji Food Products and have no connection with the Gujarat frozen…
Indian potato processor Iscon Balaji Foods won the Saudifood Excellence Award 2026 at The Saudi Food Show in Jeddah and gave its new Hungritos…
Reviews in Applied Sciences and earlier research show that potato fruit juice holds only 1–2% protein, but EU starch plants produce about 6 million…
A Norwegian study found three cultivars exceeded 200 mg/kg glycoalkaloids after 36 hours of retail light. Greening was four times faster at 20°C than…
Life-cycle studies put fresh potatoes among the lowest-carbon staple foods. Processing, freezing and frying raise the footprint, and cooking at home can outweigh the…
The Xinhua price index for Dingxi, a major potato hub in Gansu, shows farm-gate prices easing as northern harvest supplies grow. Starch from local…
The Patagonian Central Market in Río Gallegos gives local growers free stalls to sell potatoes. A Santa Cruz venture sells fresh-cut potatoes in 5…
A check of online listings on 24–25 September found larger Lay's and Bingo chip packs cost 20–44% more per 100 g than ₹20 packs.…
The World Potato Markets Frozen Fry Trade Index reached a new high, with volumes 19% above 2019. Lower prices from India and China drive…
Canadian frozen fry exports to the US fell 1.5% to 1.119 million tonnes in the year to July. The US share dropped to 83.6%…
Chile imported US$110 million of potato products in January-August 2026, mostly frozen fries from Belgium, Argentina and the Netherlands. Wholesale potato prices in August…
EU benchmark levels for acrylamide in fries and crisps have applied since 2018. The Commission is now preparing new benchmarks and first maximum levels.
Sales of potato chips in Russia grew by 9% in volume and 17% in value in the first half of 2026, according to NTech…
Egypt exported 238,000 tonnes of frozen prepared potatoes worth $253 million in 2025, up from $213 million in 2024, according to the Food Export…
Inner Mongolia exported 108,600 tonnes of frozen fries in January–August 2026, worth 834 million yuan. Customs data show volume up 33.25% and value up…
China held about 514,000 tonnes of potato starch in mid-September, up 52.56% on last year. Prices for grade-one starch slipped as new-season processing began…
A federal court in Illinois has refused to dismiss most consumer claims that Lamb Weston, McCain, J.R. Simplot and Cavendish Farms coordinated prices for…
Dutch breeder Meijer Potato shows a Lady Alicia harvest in Kyrgyzstan. It is one more sign that Central Asia is starting to grow potatoes…
Dutch processors handled 269,300 tonnes of potatoes in August, VAVI data show. Imports supplied 46.8% of the raw material, and the full season total…
The head of the A.G. Lorkh Federal Research Center for Potato names home-bred varieties for crisps, dehydrated flakes and French fries. We Fry plans…
The NEIKER Technology Centre in Spain has registered a new potato variety called Atsegiñe, distinguished by its purple skin and purple-and-white flesh. This variety…
PepsiCo has announced an exciting lineup of new product launches across India and Bangladesh under its popular brands Kurkure, Lay’s, and Quaker, blending local…
KFC Malaysia and Mister Potato have teamed up for the first time to launch the limited-edition KFC x Mister Potato Series, a flavour-packed collaboration…
As the potato processing industry gears up for INTERPOM 2026, scheduled for November in Kortrijk, Belgium, the European flagship exhibition is set to spotlight…
South Korean food giant Nongshim is ramping up its potato chip portfolio this year, launching six new products in 2026, including four varieties released…
Emami Agrotech Limited (EAL), a subsidiary of the ₹300 billion Emami Group, has strategically entered India’s rapidly growing packaged snacks market with the launch…
For the second consecutive year, Costco’s Bespoke Foods Homestyle potato chips have been crowned Australia’s best supermarket frozen chips by Good Food’s National Restaurant…
Exceptionally high temperatures and severe drought across France are shrinking potato tubers, creating a looming headache for producers of French fries. According to experts…
Potato Corner, the popular Filipino potato snack chain, is commemorating its first year in the Taiwanese market with the launch of an eye-catching limited-time…
South Korean food giant Nongshim has introduced four new potato chip varieties, each developed in partnership with a different convenience store chain. Released on…
In most Indian households, potato peels are routinely discarded as kitchen waste after preparing curries, parathas, or french fries. However, these peels are far…
Orion Corporation is on the verge of achieving 1 trillion KRW in annual potato snack sales, with the category generating 874 billion KRW last…
Launched in early 2017, Koikeya Pride Potato carved out a new premium category in the potato chip market by defying conventional wisdom—specifically, by skipping…
South Korean restaurant chain Han-sot Dosirak has introduced a new seasonal menu item called “Whirlpool Potato” (Twister Potato), crafted from locally grown new potatoes…
The age-old parental struggle of getting children to eat vegetables has found an unexpectedly delicious answer in Japan. Riken Vitamin, a food research and…
While Italian potato gnocchi often steal the spotlight in the world of European dumplings, Austria’s Mohnnudeln (poppy seed noodles) deserve equal recognition as a…
Lamb Weston Brings NextGeneration Potato Innovation to WOFEX Manila 2026Debuting in the Philippines, Snap Fries, Frenzy Fries and Original Mash Cup unlock crispy fries…
Belgian star chef Mallory Gabsi, a former Top Chef contestant and owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant, has brought authentic Belgian fry culture to Paris with the…
French farmhouse-style chips from the brand Ramdam have taken the top spot in their category on the Yuka app, scoring an impressive 78/100 and…
This summer, Pringles is shaking up backyard barbecues by merging two seasonal favorites—potato chips and hot dogs—into one bold new creation. The limited-edition Pringles…
Russian manufacturers are strengthening their position in the highly competitive snack category, narrowing the gap with international players. According to the latest ROMIR research…
Young consumers are still snacking, but the way they choose their foods is changing rapidly. Flavor alone no longer decides the purchase—today’s youth are…
Orion has announced the start of production for its popular “Pocachip” and “Swing Chip” brands using freshly harvested domestic potatoes from this year’s crop.…
Simple, nostalgic, and quick to prepare, this recipe transforms humble potatoes into the star of the meal. Country-style potatoes pair perfectly with fluffy pancakes…
In Ningbo, China, potatoes are affectionately known as “Western taro” or “sweet potatoes” by locals. A beloved dish made from flat taro (pressed potatoes)…
Tesco has introduced Tesco Finest Potato Burger Rolls to its premium private label bakery range, positioning them as the ideal choice for consumers looking…
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