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InvestIndustrial (Kiremko, Idaho Steel and Reyco) acquires Tummers and Van der Giessen to bolster its potato processing equipment capabilities
PotatoPro Feed All News English Jun 22, 2026 | 15:30 pmInvestindustrial, comprising the Kiremko, Idaho Steel and Reyco brands, has completed the acquisition of 100% of Tummers Group and Van der Giessen, bringing together specialist companies with complementary capabilities across the potato processing value chain.
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Alimento Set to Launch Commercial Operations with GloryFry Potato Product Line in Bangladesh
PotatoPro Feed All News English Jun 21, 2026 | 16:01 pmAlimento will officially launch its GloryFry potato product line in Bangladesh next week after a year of development. Supported by Planten Agro Ltd., SOLANA Group, and Bonton Foods, the range includes fries, wedges, hash browns, smileys, and nuggets.
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Orion to use fresh domestic potatoes for Pocachip and Swingchip production
PotatoPro Feed All News English Jun 21, 2026 | 14:37 pmOrion will use freshly harvested domestic potatoes from key growing regions across South Korea to produce Pocachip and Swingchip. The company plans to process around 15K tons of potatoes this year and expand Pocachip production capacity by up to 50%.
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NOAA Confirms El Niño as Global Potato Industry Prepares for Weather Risks
PotatoPro Feed All News English Jun 20, 2026 | 09:06 amNOAA has confirmed El Niño, expected to strengthen through 2026–27. The global potato industry is monitoring impacts on yields, disease pressure, processing quality, storage, and supply chains while accelerating climate resilience efforts.
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Europatat Welcomes EU NGT Regulation, Opening New Opportunities for Potato Innovation
PotatoPro Feed All News English Jun 19, 2026 | 19:14 pmEuropatat welcomes the EU’s adoption of the NGT Regulation, opening new opportunities for innovative potato varieties with improved disease resistance, climate adaptability, and processing traits, while boosting breeding research and investment.
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