International

July 30, 2026 | News

Freshcrop is building Kenya’s potato value chain of the future

From 4.5 acres and a pickup truck to an integrated potato business that will welcome the world during World Potato Congress 2026.

June 11, 2026 | News

Peter Ton elected president of Europatat

Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, has appointed Peter Ton as its new President following the election of a new Board during the Europatat Congress 2026 in Brussels. Ton succeeds Tigran Richter of Norika/DHKV (Germany), who served on the association’s Board during the past four years.

June 10, 2026 | News

International Day of Potato becomes a global stage for the potato sector

The International Day of Potato (IDP), celebrated annually on May 30, is rapidly evolving into a global platform that brings together governments, researchers, growers, traders, processors and consumers around one of the world’s most important food crops. What began as a United Nations initiative in 2023 has now become a worldwide celebration of the potato’s…

May 13, 2026 | News

International Day of Potato puts Africa centre stage

The International Day of Potato continues to grow into a global platform promoting the potato as a strategic crop for food security, climate resilience and economic development. On 30 May, the third edition of the United Nations-recognized International Day of Potato (IDP) will take place, coordinated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United…

April 20, 2026 | News

Global potato sector is gearing up for World Potato Congress 2026

The global potato sector is gearing up for the World Potato Congress 2026. Registration is now officially open for the event, which will take place from 26–30 October 2026 in Naivasha, Kenya. Organized under the umbrella of the World Potato Congress Inc., the biennial congress continues its mission to connect the international potato community and…

December 15, 2025 | News

Potato Expo 2026 sets the tone for a new business year in Dallas

The North American potato industry will start 2026 in Dallas, Texas, where Potato Expo 2026, North America’s largest annual potato trade show and conference, takes place from January 6–8 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. Organized by the National Potato Council (NPC), the event brings together growers, processors, suppliers, researchers, policymakers, and international…