Potato News from Uttar Pradesh

Global Potato Summit 2025, on Dec 11–13 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, will unite global experts to boost potato innovation. With 150+ exhibitors, 7,000 visitors, and live farm demos, it’s set to shape the future of the potato industry.

Goodrich Cereals showcases premium potato flakes and frozen potato products at FI India, Greater Noida (Stand 9E54). Explore sustainable, high-quality solutions for restaurants, QSRs, and food service. Visit to discover the future of potato innovation!

Welcoming Rajni Gupta as Country Head – Agristo India. With 20+ years of experience, she brings strong leadership to drive Agristo Masa’s next growth phase. Excited to grow people, possibilities, and purpose together!

KRIBHCO and Farm Frites signed a JV to set up a hi-tech potato processing unit in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The project will boost premium potato farming, generate jobs, and enhance farmer incomes, marking KRIBHCO’s entry into agri-processing.

The International Potato Center (CIP) will establish its South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC) in Singna, Agra. The Union Cabinet, led by PM Modi, approved the move based on a proposal from the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.

On International Potato Day, May 30, 2025, the potato landscape in India is set to witness a significant event dedicated to the humble yet vital potato. Aloo Sabha, a "Potato Event" hosted by KisanTak (India Today Group), will occur in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, starting at 9:00 AM.

Global Potato Summit (GPS) has announced the company Strategic Partnership with PotatoEurope, Netherlands 2025—a step that strengthens the growing synergy between India and the Netherlands in the potato value chain.

The Global Potato Summit 2025 in Greater Noida will focus on sustainability, technology, and growth opportunities in the potato industry. It will feature exhibitions, conferences, live demos, and networking to address key sector challenges.

Agristo Masa and AVR, both companies with West Flanders and Belgian roots, are strengthening their cooperation with a new investment intent. During the Belgian Economic Mission to India (26 February - 5 March 2025), led by Princess Astrid, Stefan Top, Managing Director of AVR, and Agristo Masa signed an agreement for the purchase of two additional AVR potato harvesters within the next two years. This follows an earlier delivery of an AVR harvester earlier this year.

Recently, a big step was taken in Uttar Pradesh, India, where SHREE SURENDRA FOODS and Kiremko signed an agreement for the construction of a new potato flake line

Bikano, a leading name in the Indian snacks and sweets industry, announced the virtual inauguration of its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Jewar, Greater Noida, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

While the potato production was less this year, the heatwave made transportation a nightmare, with the supply rotting during the transit.

The proposal has passed through negotiations and advanced to the Agriculture Ministry’s 100-Day Agenda.

Potato prices in India have increased nearly 50% in a month from March to April.

Kanchan Metals, a company importing and manufacturing food processing equipment in India, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Recently, the company laid the foundation stone for a new plant near New Delhi.

Hemant Gaur SV Agri recently organized its Annual Variety and Seed Farm Show in Jalandhar from January 8th to January 10th

Kanchan Metals has announced the launch of three innovative solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency and quality in the potato processing industry: the Potato Blancher, Potato Cooker, and Masher Separator.

For the first time, nearly 29 MT of potatoes from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India were exported to Guyana in South America through Farmers Producers Organisation (FPO).