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At the heart of this culinary crossroads is canola oil, the golden frying medium prized by chefs for delivering crispy, flavorful results. The U.S. imports 69% of its canola oil, and 96% of that comes from Canada,…
When agriculture meets entertainment, the result can be as satisfying as a perfectly crispy French fry—and McCain Foods is proving just that. For the 2025 Major League Baseball season, McCain has partnered with the Chicago Cubs to…
The potato is not just a staple crop—it’s also a cultural icon in the snack world. Few brands illustrate this better than Pringles, the globally recognized brand under Kellogg’s. In January 2025, Pringles reintroduced two long-demanded flavors,…
France, the world's top exporter of potatoes for processing, is facing mounting tension within its supply chain. The Union Nationale des Producteurs de Pommes de Terre (UNPT) recently sounded the alarm about “untenable commercial pressure” from Belgian…
As of April 10th, 2024, the Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) has set a temporary Maximum Residue Level (tMRL) for chlorpropham (CIPC) at 0.35 mg/kg. This threshold is reviewed annually, and its continuation depends entirely on whether we,…
On April 17, 2025, the Department of Agricultural Environment in Vietnam organized a field workshop in Nong Cong District, in partnership with VietTrans Logistics and PepsiCo Vietnam Foods. The goal was to evaluate the performance of the…
Bolivia is making strides in adding value to its agricultural products, and one shining example is the newly operational Potato Processing Plant in El Alto, which has now reached 100% operational capacity, according to a recent inspection…
A promising step forward for Vietnam’s potato sector is emerging from Thanh Hoa Province, where a new model for growing the FL2215 processing potato variety is delivering strong results in both productivity and farmer income. On April…
Potato flakes and potato flour are no longer just basic ingredients for mashed potatoes—they have emerged as versatile, sustainable, and innovative bases for next-generation food products. With the right formulation, they can create everything from high-protein snacks…
In a major development for Australian agriculture and food processing, international potato product specialist Farm Frites has announced plans to build a $425 million (AUD) potato processing plant at the Wimmera Agriculture and Logistics Hub (WAL Hub)…
In a bold move reinforcing its position in the global potato industry, Lutosa, the Belgian-based producer of frozen potato products, is finalizing a €200+ million (approx. $216 million USD) investment to expand and modernize its Waregem facility.…
Russia is taking a bold step toward strengthening its agri-food independence with the ongoing development of the Grand Fries factory in Oryol Region — a massive potato processing plant that is now slated to begin operations in…
