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Steady Retail Demand and Food Service Growth The Irish retail potato market remains strong, with steady consumer demand. As St. Patrick’s Day nears, food service sales are expected to rise, bringing additional momentum to the sector. This…
The Accidental Invention of the Potato Chip The origins of the potato chip are somewhat murky, but one of the most popular stories credits George Crum, a chef at Moon Lake Lodge in Saratoga Springs, New York,…
The processing potato markets in Belgium and the Netherlands have recently witnessed notable price reductions. As of March 11, 2025, the Expana Benchmark Price (EBP) for Fontane potatoes in Belgium decreased by 20% week-over-week to EUR 175…
The potato industry in Maine is experiencing a shift, driven by consumers' growing interest in potatoes with distinctive sizes, shapes, colors, and flavors. To address this trend, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension is organizing a virtual…
Potato Processing Market Production Volumes and Market Segments Frozen Potato Products (Fries, etc.): Largest segment in potato processing. Global market is forecasted to grow ~6% annually, driven by increasing fast-food chains and convenience food consumption globally. Potato…
The Indian potato industry is on the cusp of a technological revolution, thanks to the strategic partnership between UK-based crop insights company HarvestEye and Gujarat's HyFun Foods, a leading potato processor. This collaboration aims to integrate advanced…
European Potato Growers Face Risks of Overproduction Amid Market Shifts In 2024, potato production in Belgium, Germany, France, and the Netherlands reached 24.7 million tonnes—a 6.9% increase from the previous year, according to the North-western European Potato…
In a recent development, the inauguration of the 'Grand Fries' potato processing facility in the Mtsensk district of the Oryol region has been rescheduled to the latter half of 2026, a year later than initially planned. This…
The introduction of white-fleshed potato varieties offers a promising avenue for enhancing agricultural productivity in Northern Vietnam's winter season. These varieties, tailored for industrial processing, present both challenges and opportunities for local farmers. In 2007, a serendipitous…
A Landmark in Sustainable Food Production Calbee, Inc. has unveiled its cutting-edge Setouchi Hiroshima Factory, marking the company’s first new production facility in Japan in nearly 19 years. Slated to begin operations on January 13, 2025, this…
Farm Frites, a global leader in frozen potato products, has announced plans to construct its first production facility in Australia. The plant, to be located in Dooen, Victoria, represents a major investment in the Australian food processing…
A Longstanding Challenge for China's Potato Industry Potatoes play a vital role in China’s agriculture, with the country leading the world in production. However, despite its vast planting area, China’s average potato yield ranks outside the top…
