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Lamb Weston, a prominent French fry manufacturer, is set to close an aging, high-cost processing facility in Connell, Washington, as part of a restructuring effort in response to declining demand for its frozen potato products among restaurants…
The recent evaluation meeting on fall cultivation of processing potatoes at the Saemangeum reclaimed land in Jeollabuk-do highlights the ongoing efforts to improve potato production through soil enhancement and innovative agricultural practices. With over 100 participants, including…
Bolivia is set to revolutionize its potato industry with the opening of a state-of-the-art processing plant in El Alto. With an investment of 162 million bolivianos, this facility aims to reduce reliance on imported potato products and…
As the demand for processed potato products surges, the Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) in Shimla has introduced a new variety of potato specifically tailored for the potato chip industry—Kufri Chipsona-5. This innovative cultivar promises to meet…
Mutsu City has embarked on an exciting journey to establish a new specialty product with the inaugural shipment of potatoes designated for potato chip production. This milestone marks the beginning of a new chapter for local farmers…
In September 2024, agricultural cooperation between Russia’s Novgorod region and Kazakhstan took a significant step forward. During a briefing in Veliky Novgorod, key representatives, including the Deputy Governor Yevgeny Bogdanov, shared insights into the region’s growing partnership…
HyFun Foods, a leading name in the frozen potato processing industry, is embarking on an ambitious journey to expand its operations in Gujarat with a **Rs 1,100 Crore** investment aimed at establishing three state-of-the-art manufacturing plants. With…
The potato starch market is set for rapid growth over the next decade, with its global market share forecast to reach USD 6.70 billion by 2032, according to recent research by Research and Markets. This expansion, with…
As the demand for convenient, healthy, and flavorful food options continues to grow, Green Giant has stepped up with an exciting new line of frozen vegetable-forward products. Among the twelve new offerings, Crispy Smashed Potatoes stand out…
As the global demand for processed potato products such as French fries, potato flakes, and hash browns continues to rise, processors face increasing pressure to optimize their production lines for greater efficiency, quality, and sustainability. At the…
For potato processors, managing quality and eliminating contaminants is a constant battle. Current solutions, including X-ray detection, metal detection, and traditional vision inspection systems, have failed to fully solve the problem, often requiring significant labor input to…
A Strategic Move to Enhance Local Agriculture and Economic Growth PepsiCo has announced a significant investment of $160 million to establish a new potato chip manufacturing facility in Kazakhstan. This decision was revealed during a meeting between…
