Potatoes

In the past three seasons, potato cultivation in Poland, with a primary focus on processing and seed potatoes, has faced challenges. The high prices in neighboring regions have limited imports, leading to market instability and putting pressure on buyers to accept lower-quality tubers. read more

The dynamic landscape of potato cultivation has undergone significant changes due to climate variations, evolving trade practices within Europe, and shifting consumer preferences towards processed potatoes. These shifts will be discussed at the professional conference "Current Issues and Practices of Seed Potato Propagation." read more

The potato market is currently experiencing a downward trend. "It is usual to see prices drop at this time of year, but this year's harvest has begun exceptionally well, starting about 14 days earlier than usual. We already have high-quality batches available as early as mid-July due to the early start of the harvest. As a result, the supply is currently..." read more

The supply of early potatoes from Cyprus is now slowly dwindling. "The availability of local early potatoes is increasing each week, leading to a corresponding drop in prices. Based on current indications, it is unlikely that 2025/26 will be the most expensive year for potatoes," reports Jörn Reuter. read more

Belarus has introduced a law that imposes fines on retailers who fail to stock potatoes and other vegetables from stabilization funds. The law, which was published on July 16, includes penalties ranging from 5 to 200 base units, equivalent to 210 to 8,400 rubles this year. This action follows a decree. read more

Potato yields in Eastern Africa are facing challenges due to a shortage of quality seed, yet a new hybrid breeding initiative in Kenya seeks to address this issue. Led by the International Potato Center (CIP) and Dutch seed company HZPC, the One-to-One project is focused on creating adaptable potato varieties with better yields and disease resistance. read more

In 2025, French farmers planted significantly more potatoes than the previous year. This is according to an initial estimate by the National Union of Potato Producers (UNPT) on behalf of the interprofessional Potato Committee (CNIPT). The cultivation area amounted to... read more

"Now, the new onion season has just started. 'There are many fields with poor onion sets. That should offer some perspective, but in the end, demand will determine the state of the market,' says Leon van Meir of Van Meir Onions & Potatoes in Steenbergen. 'We're seeing reasonable demand at the." read more

Another great recognition for Antonio Ruggiero S.p.A., which wins the Brands Award New Entry 2025 with the Ruggiero Potatoes line for culinary use, ranking first in the category of Fruits and Vegetables. This line of professional potatoes each with its own specificity read more

Fresh potatoes from the Bordeaux region have recently arrived at Farm Frites. Due to the transportation in refrigerated trailers (reefer trailers), they cannot be unloaded using a conveyor belt, as shared by Dennis Kabbedijk on his LinkedIn. Instead, a tilting platform is used for unloading. read more

Boise, ID and Nieuwkerke, BE - The J.R. Simplot Company, a privately held food and agriculture business based in Boise, Idaho, has announced its intention to acquire the operating business of Clarebout Potatoes, a Belgium-based potato processing company. The planned acquisition brings together two prominent companies in the potato industry. read more

The 2025/26 season for Egyptian sweet potatoes is about to begin in a few days. The industry has experienced a consistent growth in production volume in the past few years, leading to concerns about the ability to meet demand while also preserving the value of the product. Price fluctuations have been a significant issue in the last two seasons, with several challenges arising. read more