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The Rise of AI in Snack Manufacturing Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the food industry, bringing efficiency and precision to snack production. From predictive maintenance to optimizing raw material usage, AI-driven solutions are allowing manufacturers to improve quality…
In early March 2025, specialists from Russia's veterinary laboratory detected a quarantine disease in a shipment of potatoes imported from China. Approximately 19 tons of potatoes were found to be infected with Ralstonia solanacearum, the bacterium responsible…
In 2025, the Astrakhan region plans to expand its agricultural land to 98,400 hectares, up from 92,500 hectares in 2024, primarily due to significant investments in rice and vegetable farming by companies like APK Resource and Tomarina.…
The demand for frozen French fries has been on a steady rise for years. Consumers worldwide are embracing the convenience of frozen potato products, driving potato processors to increase production. Aviko Germany, a key player in the…
As of February 26, 2025, the Michigan potato industry has successfully finalized the majority of contracts for the upcoming chip potato harvest. While contract volumes remain steady or have slightly decreased, prices have experienced a modest increase…
Tidal Grow® AgriScience, a division of Tidal Vision Products Inc., has expanded into the Canadian market with four innovative products designed to enhance regenerative agricultural practices. These offerings include chitosan-based seed treatments and biostimulants, as well as…
Farmers in Belgium face violation of contract termsThe organization Belpotato.be, representing the interests of Belgian potato producers, expressed concern about the actions of some processors who unilaterally reduce the volume of potato purchases under already signed contracts.These…
Elorn Plants – a new member of EuropatatEuropatat has officially announced the accession of Elorn Plants, one of the leading French seed potato producers from the Finisterre region of Brittany.Brittany is known worldwide for the high quality…
New in-store items: potato snacks with signature restaurant flavors New Partnership, New Flavors in Stores Checkers & Rally’s expanded partnership with Lamb Weston has expanded the fast food chain’s frozen product line to include four new items.Now,…
Nufarm expands its range of effective herbicidesNufarm announced the registration of new Weedar XHL and WeedMaster XHL herbicides with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These products are based on the patented Dual Salt technology, providing higher…
Experienced Leader of the U.S. Potato IndustryAt its annual summit in Washington, D.C., the National Potato Council (NPC) announced a new Executive Committee for 2025.Ted Tschirky (Pasco, Wash.), a third-generation farmer with more than 20 years of…
The market is facing the consequences of a shortage of seed potatoes Problems with the sale of "non-traditional" potatoes in FranceAccording to the latest report of the IFA (Irish Farmers' Association), "non-traditional" potato varieties grown in France,…
