Crafted to Delight Your Palate

Crafted to Delight Your Palate

As the year draws to a close, India’s potato flakes sector quietly writes a story of transformation, turning humble tubers into a global force of convenience and nutrition. From the fertile plains of Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, where tradition meets technology, vast harvests now feed cutting-edge dehydration lines, propelling exports to over 35,000 tonnes in 2024 a fivefold surge in just three years. What began as a niche processing venture has grown into a $63 million industry, winning hearts and shelves across Southeast Asia, from Malaysia to Indonesia. Behind these numbers lies resilience, smallholder farmers, once at the mercy of unpredictable fresh produce cycles, now anchor supply chains that merge ancestral knowledge with precision agriculture, ensuring steady yields despite...