Global Potato Summit 2026 in Gujarat to Address Indian Export Growth

The Global Potato Summit 2026 is scheduled to take place on December 16 and 17 in Gujarat, India. PotatoPro and Agroberichten Buitenland both report that the event will bring industry leaders together to focus on potato processing, international trade, and export expansion. The Netherlands will also participate at the event, Agroberichten Buitenland reports. [1][3]

Potato exports from India reached 449.6 million United States dollars across six categories in 2025, PotatoPro reported. The sector is seeing increased international demand for frozen French fries, dehydrated potato ingredients, and processed potato snacks. PotatoPro notes that higher domestic production and expanding food processing capabilities are supporting this commercial growth. [1]

The focus on processing in Gujarat follows recent consolidation in the regional industry. As FTMQ Food reported earlier, Canadian frozen food group McCain Foods agreed to acquire the Indian frozen potato processing business of Falcon Agrifriz Foods, a transaction that included an automated potato processing facility located in Gujarat. [8]

Organisers aim for the upcoming conference to strengthen the position of India as an exporter of fresh and value-added potato products through increased international collaboration, according to PotatoPro. [1]