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Calbee Potato Harvest Ceremony 2026 Highlights Stronger Hokkaido Potato Quality and Yield
PotatoPro Feed All News English Sep 7, 2026 | 13:30 pmCalbee Potato expects Hokkaido’s 2026 processing potato crop to reach 240,000–250,000 tons, with better quality and yields than 2025. Favorable temperatures and rainfall have boosted growth, although heavy rain remains a major harvest risk now.
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McCain Foods India Appoints Aditya Krishna as Managing Director
PotatoPro Feed All News English Sep 7, 2026 | 09:16 amMcCain Foods India has appointed Aditya Krishna as Managing Director, effective August 1, 2026. He will lead growth, strengthen grower partnerships and continue developing French Fries potato varieties suited to Indian conditions.
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FAO Food Price Index rises in August amid broad-based increases, led by sugar
PotatoPro Feed All News English Sep 6, 2026 | 18:06 pmThe FAO Food Price Index averaged 131.1 points in July 2026, up 0.7 points from its June level. Increases in the price indices for cereals, sugar and vegetable oils were partially offset by declines in those for meat and dairy[…]
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EUROPLANT and Finpom Highlight Finland Seed Potato Advantage Amid Rising Virus Pressure in Europe
PotatoPro Feed All News English Sep 4, 2026 | 14:14 pmFinpom highlights northern Finland's advantages for high-grade seed potato production as climate change raises virus risks in Europe, while expanding its EUROPLANT portfolio with LARISSA, JUVENTA, Filipa, FAVOLA and INA.
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Aardappeldemodag 2026 Draws Over 4,500 Visitors as Dutch Potato Sector Faces Year of Extremes
PotatoPro Feed All News English Sep 3, 2026 | 14:05 pmAardappeldemodag 2026 brought over 4,500 visitors to Westmaas amid a challenging year for the Dutch potato sector. The event focused on market pressures, extreme growing conditions, knowledge sharing, machinery and innovation.
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