Potatoes

Despite a challenging start to the season for some crops, the spring campaign is progressing well, driven by high demand for early potatoes, broccoli, chicory, turnips, and cabbage. Francesco Romano, director of the Apulian company RO.GR.AN, summarizes the current situation. read more

The website Myfin.by analyzed statistics to see which countries import potatoes from Belarus. It is challenging to determine the volume and geographical distribution of Belarusian potato exports since Belstat no longer publishes detailed foreign trade statistics. To assess this, data from Belarus's trading partners is needed. read more

The Colombian Agricultural Research Corporation (Agrosavia) has identified Colombia as having 850 native potato varieties. Despite this diversity, the extensive promotion of specific varieties such as R12, betina, and pastusa has led to a decrease in demand for other varieties, putting the preservation of these varieties at risk. read more

Schaap Holland and Landjuweel have announced today that they are merging to form a strategic partnership. "Starting today, we are coming together to provide our clients in the Netherlands and internationally with high-quality, sustainable, and innovative potatoes and potato products. This partnership signifies a read more

Agrico Ukraine has officially registered a new Dutch-bred potato variety named Napoleon, specifically developed for industrial purposes like chips, French fries, and powdered mash production. "Following successful internal field trials in different soil and climate conditions in Ukraine during... read more

Key Highlights of the Week: The top-selling product, potatoes, are becoming more affordable. Supplies of onions, carrots, and beets have decreased, while cucumber availability is increasing. Farmers in Uzbekistan are increasing strawberry sales. There is a heightened demand for table beets. In Ukraine, last season's trends are... read more

Ángel Manero, Peru's Minister of Agricultural Development and Irrigation, signed an agreement with deputy ministers of the Brazilian government to advance negotiations for access to the fresh potato market in Brazil, which has over 200 million consumers. read more

W pierwszym kwartale 2025 roku eksport ziemniaków i orzechów z Gruzji wzrósł znacząco, według Ministerstwa Ochrony Środowiska i Rolnictwa. Eksport ziemniaków wzrósł 38-krotnie w porównaniu do tego samego okresu zeszłego roku, osiągając wartość 13,5 miliona dolarów, w porównaniu do zaledwie 400 000 dolarów. Główne miejsca przeznaczenia to... read more

Finland: S Group's sales almost reached the previous year's level from January to March. S Group reported that the retail sales, before taxes, of S Group's regional cooperatives, SOK Corporation, and their subsidiaries totaled EUR 3,276.4 million in January-March 2025. Sales were 1.1% lower compared to the previous year. read more

Demand is reported to be slightly subdued this week, likely due to warmer weather. However, with Easter approaching, demand is expected to increase. Growers are currently busy with groundwork and plantings, taking advantage of the excellent weather conditions this week. Plantings are ahead of schedule. read more

Ukrainian potato producers are once again being forced to lower prices for their products, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. As of today, there is an oversupply of potatoes on the Ukrainian market. Most local farmers are striving to sell off their remaining stocks as quickly as possible. read more

Aldi has issued a recall for its Inspired Cuisine baby potatoes with herbs and butter due to potential risks for individuals with severe dairy allergies. The recall applies to the 385g packs with the batch code 4061463488152 and a best before date of April 12. read more

Keijo and Konsta Pirkola run a well-established family farm in Tyrnävä, Finland, known for its excellent conditions for cultivating seed potatoes. The farm, established in 1850, shifted from raising cattle to growing seed potatoes in the 1980s under Keijo's father, who saw the sandy soil as perfect for this purpose. read more

In the spring of 2025, prices for new (early-season) potatoes in Bulgaria reached record highs, occasionally climbing to 9 Bulgarian leva (approx. €4.60) per kilogram, a price comparable to that of pork. According to bourgas.ru, the surge in prices is largely due to a dramatic decline in potato... read more

According to QS, referring to the BVL, Promanal HP (active ingredient: paraffin oil (CAS 8042-47-5)) is permitted for use beyond the existing approval against aphids as virus vectors on potatoes intended for seed production. read more