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In the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, a quiet agricultural revolution is underway as farmers successfully cultivate crops once considered unsuitable for the region's temperate climate. Margarete Ribbeke grows ginger in polytunnels on her organic farm, integrating…
Marking the 140th anniversary of Vincent van Gogh’s masterpiece, "The Potato Eaters," the "PATATE" exhibition at the Vincent van GoghHuis in Zundert, Netherlands, offers a profound reflection on our relationship with the humble tuber. While Van Gogh’s…
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…
In a global French fry market projected to grow from USD 18 billion to USD 24 billion by 2030, the quest for the ideal processing potato has intensified. For decades, the industry standard has been the Russet…
In Thailand's Isan region, farmer Wisa Lakkhampa's story is a microcosm of the challenges and opportunities facing modern agriculture. A contract grower for PepsiCo for over a decade, Wisa saw her potato yields and livelihood threatened by…
Early potatoes in Astrakhan Oblast: how Pavel Androsov’s farm keeps its market head start under +45 °C heat and return frosts. 24/7 irrigation, leveled pivot “circles,” wheat against erosion, and a people-first process culture. https://youtu.be/pB3VpHw5aoU?si=QFZ2myx7QSeb4ZPp A unique…
The global frozen potato market, a cornerstone of the processed food industry, is projected for substantial growth, presenting both opportunities and new demands for potato producers. Dominated by key players like McCain Foods, Lamb Weston, and J.R.…
The potato's journey to becoming Germany's quintessential vegetable was anything but organic. Initially met with suspicion after its arrival from South America in the 16th century, the tuber's underground growth habit and toxic above-ground fruits led to…
Interview with Director Ilya Dudanov as part of the International Potato Tour (Международный картофельный тур) Pogar Potato Factory (PKF, Bryansk Oblast) is a rare full-cycle case for the industry: from in-house lab and breeding to processing and…
A strategic collaboration between Walmart, Emerald Packaging, Idaho Package, and Wada Farms has successfully launched the first 30% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) plastic bag approved for food-contact with potatoes. This innovation, a key part of Walmart's Project Gigaton,…
The Malyshev family farm in Russia's Sverdlovsk region has become a local case study in productivity and market dynamics, reporting a record potato yield of 18 tonnes per hectare for the 2025 season. This figure represents a…
Jan Ryser, a 32-year-old farmer from Golaten in the Swiss canton of Bern, is facing a modern agricultural nightmare. Despite a successful harvest, he is unable to sell 32 tonnes of his potatoes through conventional channels. The…
