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In a bold move that blends culinary arts with agricultural marketing, McCain Foods has launched two new South Asian-inspired potato products in the Canadian market: Masala Fries and Chili Garlic Potato Bites. The launch was accompanied by…
In an agricultural landscape often defined by volatile commodity prices and squeezed margins, a compelling alternative model is gaining traction. Chiel van den Eertwegh, a Limburg farmer, has transitioned from being a mere supplier to becoming a…
The potato starch market in North America presents a compelling and somewhat contradictory narrative. While consumption is on a steady upward trajectory, reaching 664,000 tons in 2024, regional production is moving in the opposite direction, having declined by 2.2% to 523,000…
The Dutch potato processing industry, a cornerstone of Europe's value-added agricultural sector, is showing promising signs of revitalization. According to the Association for the Potato Processing Industry (VAVI), processors utilized nearly 302,000 tons of potatoes in September, marking a…
The quest for perfection in potato chip manufacturing has entered a new technological era. At the recent Elea PEF Chip Day 2025 in Germany, industry leaders witnessed firsthand how Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology is moving from…
In an industry where margins are tight and sustainability is increasingly mandated, a Belgian startup called Polysense is demonstrating a powerful new application for artificial intelligence. Founded by recent engineering graduates, the company has developed technology that…
In an era of increasingly complex food labels, the Wrap City Potato Chip Company has achieved remarkable growth by betting on simplicity. The brand, which has expanded from a small sandwich shop side item to a multi-million-pound…
The final dismantling of CêlaVíta's processing plant in Wezep marks the end of a 58-year legacy and serves as a stark case study for the entire agricultural processing industry. Despite initial interest from approximately ten parties, the…
India stands at a pivotal moment in its agricultural history. As the planet's second-largest potato producer, it paradoxically holds a mere 2.8% share of the global export market, largely confined to fresh tubers. However, a groundbreaking report…
In a strategic expansion beyond its restaurant walls, Chick-fil-A is piloting two varieties of its Waffle Potato Chips in grocery stores across twelve states in the Southeast and Atlantic regions. The launch, featuring a "Chick-fil-A Sauce" flavored…
A comprehensive new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com forecasts robust growth for the global potato market, projecting it will swell from USD 119.85 billion in 2024 to USD 178.19 billion by 2032, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.08%.…
In West Bengal, India, Crown Flakes Pvt. Ltd. is demonstrating that the future of agro-processing lies in integrating social impact with core business strategy. Founded in 2012 by Avanti Murarka, the company is built upon a three-generation…
