Potatoes

The Netherlands is the second-largest global exporter of agricultural products by value, after the United States. This includes top exports such as tomatoes, potatoes, and onions, as well as a strong presence in the vegetable sector overall. Dutch expertise plays a key role in enabling the production and. read more

According to UNIKA, the module is aimed at all those interested in potatoes - from newcomers and career changers to experienced professionals in agriculture, trade, processing, as well as upstream and downstream sectors. No academic entry requirements are necessary. read more

The demand is gradually increasing, as is typical for this time of year. There is good demand for peeling material as the restaurant trade has picked up following a slow period in January. Prices are steady and it is expected that supply will remain balanced for the rest of the season. Growers are now making plans for the future. read more

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, Ukrainian farmers have not been able to avoid a decrease in potato prices. Despite relatively stable prices for two weeks, experts observed that many producers are now compelled to reduce their prices this week. read more

Holland: Ruud van Munster succeeds John van der Ent as CEO of SPAR Holding B.V. SPAR Netherlands announced that Ruud van Munster will become the CEO of SPAR Holdings B.V. starting from May 1, 2025. John van der Ent, who served as CEO of SPAR Netherlands for seven years, resigned from his position for personal reasons on May 1st. read more

The values ​​of the land are fundamental not "to look good" but to make its potatoes, onions, and carrots so good, 100% Italian and a source of selenium: this is the claim of the new advertising campaign Selenella signed by Conic, which has certainly influenced the historic record of sales. read more

The holiday season is always a great time for sales, but Selenella did not expect such a success. "We exceeded 5200 tons in December," says Massimo Cristiani, president of the Consorzio Patata Italiana di Qualità (Italian Quality Potato Consortium), "which proves that consumers trust our product." read more

Researchers at Cranfield University are now collaborating with PepsiCo and Solynta, a company specializing in hybrid potato breeding, and are using advanced genetic analyses to address the challenges associated with maintaining crop quality. read more

Wiscomex, a Dutch exporter of onions, potatoes, and garlic, is making a noteworthy presence at Fruit Logistica in Berlin with a distinctive trade fair promotion. International onion importers visiting their booth have the chance to enter a competition to win a free container of yellow onions (30 tons). read more

Differences in the development of kilogram prices also shape the overall annual development. For fresh fruit/vegetables/potatoes, the prices paid in 2024 increased by 1.3%, which is in a similar range to FMCG Barcoded Total (+1.6%). The rise in expenditures is also evident. read more

Gehan Elsherif, executive manager of G Fresh Export & Import, stated that the Egyptian potato season has been stable so far. "Egypt is one of the top potato exporters globally, with a substantial amount of the crop being sent to markets in Europe, Russia, and Africa. read more

Global warming is having a growing impact on agriculture in Ukraine, endangering traditional crops such as potatoes, cabbage, and cucumbers. Vera Balabukh, a climate scientist at the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Institute, has stated that increasing temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns are read more