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FAO Food Price Index edges up in September on higher sugar, cereal and vegetable oil prices

PotatoPro Feed All News English Oct 3, 2026 | 15:50 pm

The FAO Food Price Index averaged 136.0 points in September 2026, up 2.0 points (1.5 percent) from its revised August level. Price indices for crop-based commodity groups (cereals, vegetable oils, and sugar) all increased from the previous month

FAM STUMABO expands the flexibility of the SureTec 240P for processing potatoes and sweet potatoes

PotatoPro Feed All News English Oct 2, 2026 | 16:05 pm

FAM STUMABO updated the feeding system of the SureTec 240P to process potatoes and sweet potatoes up to 200 mm in diameter, improve product orientation, maximize french fry length, and simplify machine setup.

McCain Foods Opens First-Ever Signature Cafe in India to Showcase Its Food Portfolio

PotatoPro Feed All News English Sep 30, 2026 | 17:28 pm

McCain Foods has opened its first Signature Café in India at Max Mall in Noida, featuring its potato specialities across burgers, loaded fries and other formats, with plans to explore the concept at additional locations.

Colombia: PepsiCo to invest USD 1 billion and could strengthen its potato supply chain

PotatoPro Feed All News English Sep 28, 2026 | 23:28 pm

PepsiCo will invest USD 1 billion in Colombia over five years to expand production and distribution, an investment that could strengthen its potato supply chain, where it is already the country’s largest industrial buyer at around 84,000 tonnes per year.

Deprez Highlights Factory of the Future Approach Through Long-Term Partnership With Pomuni

PotatoPro Feed All News English Sep 28, 2026 | 20:04 pm

Deprez will present its interactive 'The Factory of the Future' concept at Fruit Attraction 2026 in Madrid and Interpom 2026 in Kortrijk, demonstrating integrated product handling, automation and optimized product flow from receiving to storage and processing.

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FAO Food Price Index edges up in September on higher sugar, cereal and vegetable oil prices

FAM STUMABO expands the flexibility of the SureTec 240P for processing potatoes and sweet potatoes

McCain Foods Opens First-Ever Signature Cafe in India to Showcase Its Food Portfolio

Colombia: PepsiCo to invest USD 1 billion and could strengthen its potato supply chain

Deprez Highlights Factory of the Future Approach Through Long-Term Partnership With Pomuni