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FAO Food Price Index edges down in October, with commodity price indices easing except for sugar and vegetable oils
PotatoPro Feed All News English Nov 7, 2026 | 04:01 amThe FAO Food Price Index fell 1.2 percent in October 2026 as cereal, dairy and meat prices declined. Vegetable oil prices edged up, while sugar rose sharply. The index remained 5.9 percent higher than a year earlier.
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Agrico Opens New Research Centre to Develop Disease-Resistant and Climate-Resilient Potato Varieties
PotatoPro Feed All News English Nov 5, 2026 | 13:48 pmAgrico has opened a new potato research centre in the Netherlands. The facility will support faster breeding of disease-resistant, climate-resilient potato varieties, strengthening innovation and Dutch food security.
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TOMRA Food Launches AI-Powered TOMRA 4A Potato Sorter with Capacity of 100 Tonnes per Hour
PotatoPro Feed All News English Nov 5, 2026 | 13:04 pmTOMRA Food has launched the AI-powered TOMRA 4A optical potato sorter, capable of processing up to 100 tonnes per hour. Featuring three-way sorting and LUCAi technology, the machine improves sorting accuracy, reduces waste and maximises crop value.
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TNA robag Quantum Becomes First VFFS Packaging System to Win Good Design Award Gold
PotatoPro Feed All News English Nov 4, 2026 | 08:33 amtna robag Quantum has become the first vertical form fill seal packaging system to win a Good Design Award Gold. The automated solution delivers up to 300 bags per minute, with a self-configuring setup designed to improve efficiency and reduce[…]
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HZPC Potato Days 2026 to Highlight New Varieties and the Future of Sustainable Potato Growing
PotatoPro Feed All News English Nov 3, 2026 | 20:04 pmHZPC Potato Days 2026 will take place November 4–6 in Joure, the Netherlands, showcasing potato varieties, breeding innovations and sustainable cultivation under the theme Growing Your Future.
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