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In early 2025, Lamb Weston—one of the world’s leading producers of frozen potato products—opened its doors to local farmers in Mar del Plata to showcase progress on what will become the most modern potato processing facility in…
China’s potato industry is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation. At the center of this revolution is Gannongshu No. 7, a new, domestically developed potato variety bred by the team of Professor Zhang Feng at Gansu Agricultural…
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…
As demand for both fresh and processed potatoes continues to grow in Taiwan, a major step toward self-sufficiency has been made with the official release of a new, high-performing variety: Tainong No. 4. Developed by the Chiayi…
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…
Dear colleagues, partners, and friends of the potato industry, If you are a farmer, head of an agricultural enterprise, owner or specialist at a potato processing plant, agronomist, scientist, engineer, or anyone whose work is connected to…
1. Uzbekistan’s Potato Import Structure (Recent Years) Uzbekistan’s demand for potatoes is roughly 4 million t per year, while domestic harvests run between 3.2 and 3.7 million t. The gap has been filled by fast‑growing imports that climbed from under 50 000 t in 2016 to…
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.…
