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Carbohydrate-rich foods like potato chips generate acrylamide (AA) and carboxymethyllysine (CML)—types of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs)—when exposed to high heat. AGEs form through the Maillard reaction, a chemical process between sugars and proteins that gives fried or…
Russia’s French fries market has long relied on imports, but Chistopolie, a major agroholding in Tatarstan, is stepping up to change that. The company is investing 2 billion rubles in a new processing plant, with the first phase set to…
PepsiCo has officially closed its Frito-Lay manufacturing plant in Rancho Cucamonga, California, ending 50 years of operation and leaving many employees without jobs. While the company has not disclosed exact layoff numbers, local reports indicate that workers…
The global food processing industry faces mounting pressure from rising resource costs, stringent sustainability regulations, and labor shortages. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), nearly 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted annually, with a significant portion…
With a production capacity of up to 650 lbs (295 kg) per hour, the BatchWright is the highest-capacity batch fryer on the market. Its advanced temperature control ensures the perfect frying curve—critical for achieving the signature crunch and…
Mercadona, Spain’s leading supermarket chain, has announced a significant increase in its potato procurement for the 2024 summer campaign, purchasing 180,000 tons—a 30% rise compared to last year. The company, led by president Juan Roig, emphasizes its dedication to…
Since its launch in the Iberian market in 2020, Princesa Amandine® has seen exceptional growth, increasing its sales volume fivefold—from 1,500 tons to 7,000 tons in just four years. The brand aims to sustain this level in 2025, reinforcing its position as a leading…
In a significant development for post-harvest handling and food preservation, researchers at the Chungnam Agricultural Research and Extension Services have demonstrated that vacuum-packed cut potatoes maintain excellent quality for up to 10 days when stored at 4°C. The study, published…
In a significant leap for India’s food processing sector, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Falcon Agrifriz’s state-of-the-art frozen potato processing facility in Kadi, Gujarat. With an investment of $126.5 million (₹1,050 crore), this plant is now India’s…
The city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, is celebrating a significant economic and agricultural milestone as Agristo, a leading European potato processor, prepares to break ground on a $450 million facility in spring 2026. This marks the…
The agricultural sector is increasingly embracing efficiency-driven practices to remain competitive. A prime example is LLC "Good Flake," a potato processing company in Bryansk, Russia, which recently joined the federal "Labor Productivity" initiative under the national project "Efficient and Competitive Economy." The…
The snack food industry relies heavily on agricultural production, with potatoes being one of the most important crops in the U.S. According to the USDA, potato farms harvested over 41 billion pounds of potatoes in 2022, with a significant…
