JR Simplot Acquires Potato Products Rival Clarebout Potatoes
US agri-food group JR Simplot has agreed to acquire Belgian potato-processing company Clarebout Potatoes for an undisclosed sum. This strategic deal, expected to be finalized...
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Agristo, the Potato Products Group, Expands Investment Plans in India
Agristo Masa, a joint venture between Masa Global and Agristo, a leading producer of frozen potato products, plans to invest an additional €80m ($87.23m) in...
EU Revamps Common Agricultural Policy and Addresses Unfair Trading Practices
The European Commission recently announced proposed amendments to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) alongside the EU Directive on unfair trading practices (UTPs), impacting key dynamics...
NFU calls on Government to safeguard British potato production
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has spoken out on the challenges facing potato growers in the UK and is urging political action to safeguard the...
Exploring Plant-Based Alternatives with Royal Cosun’s Potatoes and Sugar Beet
In the evolving food and beverage industry landscape, the ‘protein transition’ is gaining momentum as the shift towards plant-based alternatives continues to grow. Companies are...
Unpredictable climate affects potato production
The food and beverage industry is facing challenges due to changing climatic conditions impacting crop production. Extreme weather events and unpredictability in weather patterns are...
Marel transforms the humble potato into a star of convenient meal options
Marel is a pioneering company in the food manufacturing industry, offering innovative equipment and processing expertise to assist potato processors in diversifying their product portfolios...
PepsiCo secures the contested right to patent Lay’s potato chips
PepsiCo has finally obtained a patent for a special Solanum tuberosum (potato) variety after the Delhi High Court overturned a judge’s decision to uphold the...
Branston’s Pursuit of Net Zero in the Potato Supply Chain
Climate change, extreme weather events, and industry commitments to deliver net zero are driving the potato supply chain to focus on reducing the carbon footprint...
Efforts to Minimize Potato Waste Embarked by New Project
B-hive Innovations, a UK-based company specializing in technologies for the fresh produce industry, has introduced a new program aimed at reducing potato bruising and developing...