Tag: SUSTAINABILITY

The potato is far more than a staple food in Bolivia—it is a cornerstone of cultural identity, food security, and rural economics. As global organizations highlight its strategic importance on ...

Canada has extended the plant breeders' rights protection period for potatoes from 20 to 25 years, following updates to the country's legislation announced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and ...

In celebration of the UN's International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, Patatas Meléndez has launched an initiative to highlight and amplify the voices of women in the agricultural sector. ...

A new episode of POTATO 2.0 is now live, featuring an exclusive story about Lamb Weston’s 75th anniversary and the company’s strategic move into Singapore’s retail market. In this episode, ...

Foreword (Potatoes.News) Foreword (Potatoes.News)In 2025, Lamb Weston marks its 75th anniversary while making an important move in Asia: entering Singapore’s retail segment for the first time. For Potatoes.News, we prepared ...

In a strategic move that signals a new direction for industrial agriculture, Dutch equipment specialist Tummers Food Processing Solutions and Belgian thermal energy expert Callens have joined forces. Their goal ...

South Korea’s Jeollanam-do province is raising urgent concerns about the approval of genetically modified organism (GMO) potatoes imported from the U.S. This article examines the environmental, economic, and agricultural implications ...

Peruvian innovation for a greener futureIn a world where plastic pollution represents one of the greatest environmental threats, a team of scientists from the University of Engineering and Technology (UTEC) ...

TIPA has introduced 312 MET, a high-barrier metallized film that not only prevents moisture, oil and salt from penetrating, but is also fully compostable at home. This is an important ...

Last week, potato prices in Spain saw a notable spike of 14% to 25%, driven by the low quality of imported potatoes, which led to higher demand for domestically grown ...

The Effectiveness of Timely Potato Treatment for Loss Reduction and Quality Improvement The Effectiveness of 1.4 Sight: Experience of Dutch Farmers Last week, a team of BASF specialists, including Milos ...

The global snack food market is on a rapid growth trajectory, with 92% of manufacturers optimistic about future expansion, according to PMMI’s Snack Foods Packaging Trends report. This optimism stems ...

Agristo’s European AdvancementsAgristo’s reputation as an innovative producer of frozen potato products has positioned it as a key player in Europe’s growing food sector. Its ongoing expansion in Wielsbeke, Belgium, ...

Senator John Hoeven recently announced a groundbreaking development for the agricultural sector in North Dakota: the construction of a $500 million potato processing plant by Agristo. This ambitious project aims ...

Roger & Roger’s Journey to Sustainability In a remarkable achievement, the potato chips manufacturer Roger & Roger has been recognized as the first SDG Pioneer in Wallonia by the United ...

Cavendish Farms, a key player in North America's frozen potato processing industry, is set to invest $150 million in its Jamestown, North Dakota plant. This major initiative promises to revolutionize ...

PepsiCo South Africa is redefining the snack food landscape with a substantial R746 million ($4.1 million USD) investment in its Isando production facility. This initiative introduces a state-of-the-art potato chip ...

Vermicelli, or thin rice noodles, is a popular staple in Asian cuisine, commonly made from rice flour and water. However, traditional vermicelli is primarily composed of carbohydrates and lacks many ...

The global modified potato starch market is on track for significant growth, with a projected market value of USD 352.06 million by 2029, expanding at a compound annual growth rate ...

In a major move to meet the increasing snack food demand in Southern Africa, PepsiCo South Africa has invested R746 million ($40 million) to expand its Isando factory in Johannesburg ...

The global potato industry is evolving at a rapid pace, and InterPom 2024, held at the Kortrijk Xpo in Belgium, has proven to be a crucial platform for this transformation. ...

This article explores the parallels between the craftsmanship of glassblowing and the precision required in the potato industry. It highlights lessons in innovation, adaptability, and customer focus that resonate across ...

On October 29, Lidl Netherlands marked a milestone in Dutch organic farming by signing the “Hutspot Accord.” At its headquarters in Huizen, farmers, consumers, and children gathered to celebrate this ...

Germany's solidarity agriculture, or Solidarische Landwirtschaft (Solawi), has become a cornerstone of sustainable and community-focused organic farming. From just one farm in 1989, the movement grew to 92 farms by ...

Avebe and ChainCraft have partnered to convert potato juice waste into valuable products like fatty acids and fertilizers, leveraging cutting-edge fermentation technology. This initiative supports sustainability, benefits farmers, and contributes ...

The Masser Family of Companies combines generational expertise with modern sustainability practices, turning off-grade potatoes into valuable products and leveraging landfill methane and coal mine water to power operations.

Elea Technology will host PEF Advantage Day 2024 on September 25th in Germany, showcasing how Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology is transforming potato processing, enhancing product quality, sustainability, and reducing ...

In a rapidly evolving world of food processing, efficiency and precision are critical to meet the increasing global demand for high-quality food products. Urschel, a pioneer in food cutting technology, ...

The fiscal year 2023/2024 brought both challenges and achievements for Royal HZPC Group, an innovative force in the seed potato industry. As detailed in the annual report adopted at the ...

This article covers Patatas Meléndez's recent hosting of government representatives, focusing on discussions about innovation, sustainability, and local development within the agri-food sector.

Agristo has been awarded the European Sustainability Award by the European Marketing Distribution for its outstanding contributions to sustainable practices and environmental responsibility in the potato processing industry.

In the world of agriculture, sustainable resource management is more critical than ever, especially in water-intensive industries such as potato processing. A recent announcement from one of Canada's leading potato ...

The recent evaluation meeting on fall cultivation of processing potatoes at the Saemangeum reclaimed land in Jeollabuk-do highlights the ongoing efforts to improve potato production through soil enhancement and innovative ...

This article discusses the challenges faced by potato growers in 2024 due to climate change, emphasizing the need for adaptation and innovation to ensure sustainable production. It highlights the role ...

This article discusses 1,4GROUP, Inc.'s 1,4SIGHT® product, which enhances potato storage efficiency and quality while being carbon neutral in the U.S. It highlights its benefits for farmers, agronomists, and industry ...

This article highlights PepsiCo’s latest water-saving innovation in its Kolkata potato chip factory, where steam generated during frying is captured, condensed, and reused. The process is expected to save millions ...