HyFarm Leverages Uttar Pradesh's Changing Climate to Establish India's Premier French Fry Center
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HyFarm Bets on UP's Warming Climate to Build India's Next French Fry Hub
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News18•01-03-2026, 14:15
HyFarm Bets on UP's Warming Climate to Build India's Next French Fry Hub
•HyFarm predicts Uttar Pradesh will become India's next French fry powerhouse due to rising temperatures increasing potato dry matter content.
•Soundarradjane S, CEO of HyFarm Foods, notes UP potatoes' dry matter content has risen from 17% to 19-20% in 4-5 years, crucial for quality French fries.
•HyFarm aims to increase potato procurement from 4 lakh tonnes to 10 lakh tonnes by 2028, expanding into Madhya Pradesh (2028) and Uttar Pradesh (2030).
•The company uses a 'seed-to-shelf' model, producing 90-95% of its own seed, distributing 1 lakh tonnes, and serving major chains like Burger King, KFC, and McDonald's.
•HyFarm is addressing reliance on the single Santana potato variety by partnering with breeders for new germplasm and supporting CPRI's Kufri Frysona and Kufri FryoM.
