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PepsiCo has acquired Australian seed potato business Dowling AgriTech (DAT) to strengthen seed supply, drive innovation, and support grower partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region.

Seed Potatoes in a Victorian cold storage unit have tested positive for the potato mop-top virus (PMTV).

Australia faces a potato shortage after its toughest season in a decade. Extreme weather in South Australia, the nation’s main potato region, cut yields, causing supermarket shortages. Mitolo Family Farms cites heat, cold, and drought as main factors.

French fries are part of a booming USD 18 billion sector, projected to reach USD 24 billion by decade’s end. Plant & Food Research, part of the Bioeconomy Science Institute, has been recognised for creating a new potato variety tailored to this market.

Nelson mayor Dr Nick Smith says the region is 'punch drunk with bad news' following a proposal from potato chip company Proper Crisps to close its factory and move manufacturing to Auckland. The company, owned by Griffin’s, on Thursday signalled the proposed closure of its Stoke factory in late 2027.

Hungritos showcased innovative potato snacks at Fine Food Australia 2025, Sydney, Sept 8‑11. The highlight was the launch of crispy criss-cross Waffle Fries, attracting global interest and boosting partnerships for future snack innovations.

Hungritos, a leader in potato-based frozen snacks, has announced the launch of its all-new Waffle Fries, a product set to redefine snacking with premium quality, taste, and texture.

TNA Solutions, a global leader in food processing and packaging, will showcase its integrated systems capabilities at Foodtech Packtech 2025, taking place 2-4 September in Auckland.

A popular potato chip brand has been pulled from the shelves of Australia’s two biggest supermarket chains after being discontinued. Fans have noticed that the entire Tyrrells range has quietly disappeared from Coles and Woolworths stores.

TNA Solutions has announced that Nadia Taylor, the company’s co-founder and director, has been recognised with the prestigious Hall of Fame Award at the 2025 PKN Women in Packaging Awards, held on 27 June in Sydney, Australia.

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In recognition of World Food Safety Day on June 7, TNA Solutions has presented a timely expert blog titled “Engineering Better Food Safety” by Steve Burgess, General Manager – Europe & Africa at TNA Solutions.

Wyma Solutions has announced its recognition at the German-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (GNZCC) Business Award Gala held in Auckland on April 29, 2025. The Wyma team was honoured to receive the prestigious 'Outstanding Contribution to DE/NZ Trade'.

On April 11, 45 potato growers and industry stakeholders gathered near Pemberton for a high-tech field event coordinated by PotatoLink and the Potato Growers Association of WA.

HyFun Foods, a prominent player in the frozen food industry, has announced a partnership with Woolworths, Australia’s largest retail chain. 

As part of its drive to continue to bring innovative technology solutions to the food industry, TNA Solutions has launched an immersive, interactive digital service, the tna intelli-assist TM , to deliver high-impact projects with minimal risks – all while staying on budget.

Un reciente estudio de Mccain sobre la implementación de practicas regenerativas revela resultados sorprendentes. La agricultura del futuro es sustentable.

What a day it was on Monday, June 24! The Adelaide Convention Centre was packed with over 900 delegates, all excited to hear from leaders and innovators of the global potato industry.