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Fortress Technology Launches Next-Generation Touchscreen Interface To Strengthen Food Safety Compliance

Fortress Technology has introduced a new touchscreen human-machine interface (HMI) for its food metal detection systems, designed to help manufactu…

BUSINESS INSIGHTS

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Campbell’s Targets Salty Snacks Turnaround As Sales Decline

The Campbell’s Company has identified its salty snacks portfolio as a key area for improvement after reporting weaker third-quarter fiscal 2026 r…

POTATO TRENDS

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Survey Highlights Growing Role Of Snacking In Daily U.S. Consumption Habits

A new consumer survey commissioned by Popchips suggests that snacking has become increasingly embedded in the daily routines of U.S. consumers, wit…

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DKHV Launches 2026 Potato Specialist Training Program

The German Potato Trade Association (DKHV) has launched this year’s “Fachkraft Kartoffel” training program with the successful completion of …

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University Of Idaho Tour Introduces Graduate Students To Careers Across The Potato Supply Chain

The University of Idaho has completed its latest Idaho Potato Graduate Industry Program tour, giving graduate students a comprehensive look at the …

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The Snack Adventurers

The increasingly adventurous nature of many consumers presents numerous opportunities for manufacturers of potato crisps and chips. These categorie…

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Managing The Variables

As this issue goes out to subscribers, the potato processing industry is preparing for one of its most important gatherings of the year. SNACKEX 20…

AGRO UPDATES

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Leaf Raises USD 13 Million To Expand AI-Driven Agricultural Data Infrastructure

Agricultural data platform Leaf Agriculture has secured USD 13 million in Series B financing to support the expansion of its data management infras…

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From Field To Shelf In 24 Hours: UK Growers Showcase Early Potato Advantage

GB Potatoes has launched a campaign highlighting the start of the 2026 British early potato season, emphasizing the freshness, provenance and regio…

STORAGE SPECIAL

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New Field-Based Strategies Help Reduce Storage Losses From Black Dot In Potatoes

A decade-long research effort led by Phillip Wharton at the University of Idaho is providing potato growers with updated management strategies to a…

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San Luis Valley Study Highlights New Dry Rot Threats For Potato Storage

A new study published in the journal Plant Disease has identified several Fusarium species responsible for potato dry rot in Colorado’s San Luis …

The non-renewal of CIPC in the European market has left a huge gap in the potato storage spout suppression market, so growers must start looking for alternatives for their potato crops. One option comes from, Restrain, the residue-free, ethylene gas company. Being aware of the potential for CIPC’s non-renewal, Restrain made significant investments in the business, enabling the company to increase its manufacturing capacity at its production facility in the Netherlands and therefore ensuring it has the capacity needed to fill the gap left by CIPC. Restrain’s generators have been used for potato storage for over 14 years and are fitted with sensors which maintain a stable, low-level of ethylene, which is vital for the safe storage of potatoes. The generator has 20 liter fuel capacity, so daily filling is not required unlike other catalytic generators and Restrain generators use a unique start-up mechanism that ensures the best possible outcome when storing potatoes. “Through our determination to create a world-class product we completely re-designed our machines, taking the manufacturing in house to improve machine quality and investing heavily in the development of our sensor technology. This means our new B100 and B200 generators require limited annual maintenance and are fully calibrated before leaving our site, making them ready to use straight away,” said Dirk Garos, global sales director at Restrain. Following a series of a successful variety of trails, Restrain technology has recently been adopted by the global potato processing sector. The sector, which has traditionally used CIPC and other storage chemicals, has seen a global trend towards more sustainable, chemical-free solutions, so Restrain meets these requirements and just at the right time. “Seeing that the processing sector might need alternative solutions to CIPC, we invested in multiple processing variety trails to ensure that we have robust data for processing customers. Our results show that fry colors are preserved, there is no need for a delay between storage and processing and the potatoes are completely residue-free,” explained Garos. Most importantly, Restrain is priced in line with CIPC, making it one of the most cost-effective alternatives available. In addition to this, customers do not need to pay for the machines themselves, which are supplied free of charge, with customers only paying a fee on a per tons basis for the crops they are storing.

Van Iperen To Distribute Restrain Accumulator In The Netherlands

Restrain, a specialist in residue-free technologies for potato production and storage, has appointed Van Iperen BV as the distributor of its Accumu…

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The Little Potato Company has expanded its Microwave Ready Kit portfolio with the launch of A Little Homestyle Ranch, a new product combining the c…

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Herr’s has announced the winners of its 2026 Flavored by Philly: Taste the 250 campaign, unveiling three limited-edition potato chip flavors insp…

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BonBon Swedish Candy Co. has launched its first savory snack, marking a move beyond confectionery for the New York-based company known for its Swed…