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PROCESSING HEADLINES
Swiss food-processing technology developer ZEEN Tech has received two awards at SIAL Innovation 2026 in Paris for its patented Fried in Water techn…
BUSINESS INSIGHTS
Dutch French fries manufacturer FrietHoes has begun testing production at its new factory in Nieuw-Vennep, marking an important stage in the commis…
POTATO TRENDS
Aviko has launched its Brunch Trends 2026 guide, bringing together five menu development themes, chef-developed recipes and operator case studies a…
Potatoes USA has reported participation by 78,614 athletes in its Potassium Power-Up challenge on Strava, part of a September campaign encouraging …
European potato chip and snack manufacturers can no longer place products containing eight formerly authorised smoke flavouring primary products on…
PB SPECIAL FEATURES
Food safety in potato processing has always depended on control. Control of raw materials arriving from the field. Control of temperatures during f…
Frying oil selection determines oxidation rate, finished product shelf life, flavor stability, fryer cleaning frequency, filtration load, acrylamid…
AGRO UPDATES
British potato growers are being advised to monitor stored crops closely following an exceptionally hot and dry summer, with agronomists warning th…
The United Kingdom’s potato crop generated GBP1.5bn in agricultural value in 2025, despite occupying just 0.6% of the country’s farmlan…
STORAGE SPECIAL
Cellar Insights has launched a data collection initiative intended to support the development of earlier and more accurate warnings of potato spoil…
A decade-long research effort led by Phillip Wharton at the University of Idaho is providing potato growers with updated management strategies to a…
A new study published in the journal Plant Disease has identified several Fusarium species responsible for potato dry rot in Colorado’s San Luis …
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Ancient Crunch is entering the frozen food category with Vandy Classic Steak Fries, extending its Vandy brand beyond potato crisps. Announced on 20…
PepsiCo’s Lay’s brand has announced five limited-time potato chip products for the US market, expanding its seasonal portfolio with fla…
McCain Foods has expanded its Canadian retail portfolio with two frozen potato products specifically developed for air-fryer preparation, reflectin…
