Potatoes continue to be a staple in the shopping carts of Italians. Consumption continues to grow across all channels, supported in 2025 by a slight decrease in prices that has favored volumes, despite a context of still significantly higher price lists. read more

Retailers are requesting potatoes that are more resistant to key chemical withdrawals. read more

A significant transition from Egyptian potatoes to French potatoes is underway in Greece and other Balkan markets, as stated by Mr. Charalampos Bartzokas, the owner of the Greek customs brokerage firm Bartzokas Co Hellenic Customs Brokers. He emphasized that "So far, 2,500 tons of Egyptian potatoes have been". read more

Flooding in northern Morocco has impacted various crops such as berries, potatoes, cereals, and avocados. The avocado export season, which was nearing its end, is facing significant disruptions due to the floods and traffic issues at the Tangier Med port. Youssef El Khlifi, from the read more

Popyt na ziemniaki z Waszyngtonu nadal pozostaje stabilny. Jack Wallace z Wallace Farms, który wysyła czerwone, białe, złote, powiedział: "Popyt jest trochę wolniejszy niż przed połową stycznia, ale zawsze zwalnia w tym okresie roku. Nadal jednak sprzedajemy dużo produktu." read more

W ostatnich latach znacznie zwiększyła się objętość przechowywania ziemniaków w regionach uprawy ziemniaków. Ten rozwój jest napędzany z jednej strony przez wymagania partnerów marketingowych, którzy chcą uzyskać wysokiej jakości ziemniaki od producentów przez cały rok. Z drugiej strony, w większości przypadków, przechowywanie. read more

Prolonged frost dropping to -15°C, and locally even -20°C at night, has compelled vegetable growers in the Sieradz region to implement extra measures to safeguard stored potatoes, cabbage, and other crops. Despite using insulation, the extreme cold persisted for several days. Many... read more

GB Potatoes has announced the first group of participants in its new Potato Industry Development Programme. Fourteen early and mid-career professionals have successfully completed the initial phase of training last week. read more

GB Potatoes has confirmed that their efforts to secure emergency approval for the ongoing use of mancozeb on potato crops have been unsuccessful. Mancozeb, a fungicide primarily used to protect potatoes from blight, was discontinued in the UK at the end of the 2025 growing season. read more

The European Potato Processors’ Association (EUPPA) has published its Facts and Figures for 2025, outlining the scale and structure of Europe’s potato processing sector. According to the data, EUPPA members account for more than 90 percent of Europe’s processed potato market. read more

Przewiduje się, że dostawy słodkich ziemniaków z Północnej Karoliny przebiegną bez problemów z kolejnego na kolejny sezon. „Jesteśmy w dobrym miejscu, ale nie w doskonałym” - mówi Josh Wright z firmy 3 Star Produce. „Jednakże, dzięki późniejszemu wejściu na rynek eksportowy, zapasy zostały na tyle utrzymane, że nie odczuwamy ogromnych...” read more

The most recent free-buy potato prices in the UK are significantly lower compared to last year. Potato Call is offering Maris Piper potatoes at the highest price of £180 per ton, whereas they were selling for around £400 per ton at this time last year. Growers who have contracts in place are benefiting from agreed-upon volumes, which is helping to maintain some income stability. read more