Tag: agricultural investment

Miratorg, one of Russia's largest agricultural holdings, plans to launch its Grand Fries deep potato processing plant in the Orel Region by the end of 2026, according to Governor Andrey ...

Ethiopia's potato sector is emerging as one of the country's most promising agricultural growth areas, supported by favorable highland agroecological conditions, expanding domestic demand, and increasing government attention. According to ...

For agricultural professionals tracking the global shift toward food self-sufficiency, the joint venture between fast-food chain "Vkusno — i tochka" and agri-holding Miratorg represents one of the most ambitious import ...

For a company of Miratorg's scale—Russia's largest producer of beef and a major pork and crop farmer—the past year has required a strategic recalibration. As Linnik noted, while no ongoing ...

The announcement that McCain Foods is divesting its Harvestime vegetable processing business in South Africa to Enduring Ventures is a clear strategic move to double down on its core competency: ...

In a significant boost for Australian agriculture, global potato processing giant Farm Frites has confirmed its first production facility in the country will be constructed in Dooen, within the Wimmera ...

In a powerful endorsement of Australian agriculture, Dutch potato processor Farm Frites has received the green light for a A$300 million (€185 million) production facility in Dooen, Victoria. Slated to ...

Grup Șerban Holding, a major Romanian agro-food player, has announced a transformative €62.5 million investment to establish a state-of-the-art potato processing facility in Sascut, Bacău County. Approved for state funding ...

While many regions grapple with volatility, the Melelenkovsky district in Russia's Vladimir region is consolidating its position as a potato production leader. Driven by a new generation of farmers, strategic ...

The launch of a domestic french fry industry in Russia represents one of the most ambitious agricultural import substitution projects in recent years. The catalyst was the 2022 arrival of ...

The global french fry market, valued at over $16.5 billion and projected to grow steadily, is witnessing a significant new player. In a strategic move to capture more value from ...

The future of potato processing in North Dakota took a significant step forward in August when Agristo, the Belgian potato processing giant, convened with more than 200 local farmers in ...

A quiet revolution is transforming the European potato landscape, and its epicenter is in France. Long overshadowed by processing giants Belgium and the Netherlands, France has emerged as Europe's fastest-growing ...

Since its announcement in January 2025, Agristo's planned $450 million potato processing facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota, has progressed from a bold vision to a tangible project with breathtaking ...

At the recent opening of the "Chisto Fri" processing plant in Tatarstan, Russian Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut projected a 2024 national potato harvest of 7.5–7.6 million tons. This represents ...

The recent inauguration of the "Chisto Fri" potato processing and canning plant by the agri-holding "Chistopolye" in Tatarstan represents more than just a significant capital investment; it is a strategic ...

The agricultural processing sector in Russia's Stavropol Krai is poised for a significant leap forward. A targeted investment project is underway to modernize and drastically expand the production of modified ...

In a significant development for the agricultural value chain, global ingredient solutions leader Ingredion has announced a $50 million investment to expand and modernize its starch production facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. ...

Farmers and agronomists in Kazakhstan’s Aktogai District are embracing advanced techniques to overcome challenges like water scarcity, soil degradation, and pest infestations. Leading the charge is Aktogai-Agro, a progressive farm managing ...

Russia’s French fries market has long relied on imports, but Chistopolie, a major agroholding in Tatarstan, is stepping up to change that. The company is investing 2 billion rubles in a new processing ...

In Changning Township, a 10,000-mu potato farming base has become a model of modern agricultural practices. The fields, adorned with white potato flowers, showcase not only the beauty of agricultural ...

Lamb Weston Alimentos Modernos, now majority-owned by Lamb Weston Holdings, has confirmed that its Mar del Plata plant will commence commercial exports of frozen French fries and potato chips in late July 2025. The ...

The city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, is celebrating a significant economic and agricultural milestone as Agristo, a leading European potato processor, prepares to break ground on a $450 million ...

A joint venture between Chinese investor Feng Xianjin (49%) and former Priozersk District head Sergey Doroshchuk (51%) is set to establish a large-scale seed potato and vegetable operation in Volkhov ...

Russia’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced a 13% reduction in state subsidies for potato and vegetable production, allocating 3.7 billion rubles in 2024—800 million rubles less than the previous year. According to the ...

The city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, is set to become a key hub for potato processing as Belgium-based Agristo prepares to break ground on a $450 million facility—its first in the United ...

In a strategic move to align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which focuses on economic diversification and food security, the Agricultural Growth and Processing Company (AGPC), a division of Americana ...

As global eating habits shift, the demand for potatoes is projected to increase dramatically. A recent study indicates that the world will require an additional 40 million tons of potatoes ...