The Parity Commission of the Potato Exchange in Bologna has set the minimum reference price for the marketing of top-quality potatoes to be introduced to the market for the upcoming marketing campaign. After a careful and detailed analysis of the situation. read more

On Friday, July 4th at 10:30 AM, Apofruit celebrates its 65th anniversary with an event at the Altedo plant (BO), a center specializing in the processing and packaging of potatoes, onions, and pears for the entire Northern Italy region. Founded in 1960, Apofruit is now one of the read more

In 2025, the Netherlands cultivated over 83,000 hectares of ware potatoes, marking an 8.6% increase from the previous year. This is the first time since 2000 that ware potato acreage has exceeded 80,000 hectares. According to provisional figures from the 2025 Agricultural Census by Statistics Netherlands. read more

In the meeting held on Friday, June 27th, 2025, the Parity Commission of the Bologna Potato Exchange, at newly started excavations, set the minimum reference price for the commercialization of First-quality potatoes to be introduced to the market for the upcoming campaign. read more

Genovese basil, Cavaillon melons, Ribera del Xúquer kakis, and Opperdoezer Ronde potatoes. These four well-known regional products have a little something extra: they are proud holders of geographical indication titles. The European Union has recognized 305 unprocessed fruits and vegetables with a. read more

The first early potatoes with loose skin from Southern Baden were delivered to wholesale markets as planned on May 20, followed by early potatoes with firm skin for food retailers starting on June 10. In parallel with the ongoing heatwave, there was a noticeable drop in market demand at the beginning of calendar week 26. read more

Over the course of three days, a total of 46 participants from across the country came together, ranging from newcomers to experienced professionals, to deepen their knowledge about potatoes and further their practical education. The 46 participants were divided into two small groups for teaching purposes. read more

Russet Burbank remains the preferred potato variety among Canadian agronomists and consumers. McCain Foods, based in Chin, Alberta, is now collaborating with the Farming Smarter Association to evaluate alternative varieties for potential use in food processing. A research trial on a commercial scale is currently underway. read more

The beginning of summer has brought good news for Ukrainian consumers, as prices for essential vegetables, especially tomatoes and potatoes, have dropped significantly compared to May. Data from major retail chains as of June 29, 2025, confirms this trend. The most notable change is observed in the price. read more

The exceptionally sunny spring in a region of Northern Ireland had an impact on the Comber earlies season, resulting in the first harvest of new potatoes in the area, which have a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status. A grower mentioned that it was "a really good growing season," attributing it to the dry conditions in early May. read more

As the UK and EU potato markets experience significant price decreases, there was an unusual trend observed in the Maris Piper potato market in the UK. The Exw Scotland EBP for Maris Piper potatoes increased to £175/mt on June 17, in contrast to other potato EBPs which saw a 35% week-on-week decrease. Prices eventually stabilized at £130/mt. read more

The potato season is coming to an end in Cartagena, Spain, with positive outcomes in terms of quality, quantity, and pricing. Despite initial concerns about the impact of spring rains, the results have been satisfactory with smaller sizes but good overall results. read more