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The U.S. potato industry continues to navigate shifting consumer preferences and economic challenges, as highlighted in Potatoes USA’s 2024 Foodservice Volumetric Report. While total potato volume in foodservice declined by 1.6% year-over-year (July 2023–June 2024), the sector’s market value increased by…
The Australian snack market is evolving, with consumers increasingly seeking premium, flavour-driven products. Spanish brand El Rustico’s recent launch of a deli-style potato chip line—distributed nationally through Woolworths—highlights this shift. Available in three flavours (Original, Salt &…
The recent campaign by Thai snack brand Tasto, “What Emotion Tastes Like,” demonstrates how artificial intelligence can transform consumer engagement by linking emotions to food preferences. Partnering with creative agency CJ WORX, Tasto used AI-powered facial recognition to analyze…
The collaboration between Calbee America and Gold Dust & Walker Farms marks a significant milestone in sustainable agriculture and value-added food production. Their new product, Weston’s Family Farms Organic Potato Chips, is made from single-source, white-fleshed potatoes grown in Oregon and processed in California—showcasing…
Patatas Meléndez, a dominant force in Spain’s potato industry, has set an ambitious goal: to become Europe’s leading potato supplier. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, the company has transformed its Medina del Campo facility into a fully automated,…
Central Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan recently highlighted Uttar Pradesh’s vast potential in food processing, particularly in Agra, known for its potatoes and petha (a sweet made from ash gourd). His remarks underscore a critical opportunity for…
Recently, "potato rice" has gained attention in China as an innovative processed food product. Made from fresh potatoes, buckwheat flour, corn flour, and glyceryl stearate, it offers a unique texture—chewy and elastic—but lacks the familiar aroma of…
Gone are the days when processed potato products were limited to basic chips and instant mash. The sector is now a hotbed of creativity, with gourmet flavors, healthier alternatives, and novel applications reshaping the market: Premium snack…
Native potatoes, domesticated in the Andes thousands of years ago, represent one of Peru’s most significant agricultural treasures. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), there are over 5,000 varieties of potatoes globally, with most originating in the Andean…
Potatoes are a cornerstone of the American diet, appearing in everything from chips to frozen hash browns. However, recent recalls of potato-based products have raised alarms about food safety risks in the supply chain. These recalls not…
Frito-Lay North America, a PepsiCo division, recently launched Lay’s Thai-Style Red Curry potato chips, capitalizing on the growing U.S. demand for international flavors. The product features lemongrass, coconut milk, and red chili—ingredients that reflect Thailand’s culinary heritage. This launch…
The city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, is set to become a key hub for potato processing as Belgium-based Agristo prepares to break ground on a $450 million facility—its first in the United States. Scheduled for construction in spring 2026, the…
