Potatoes

Belstat reported that Belarus harvested 3 million tons of potatoes last year, which was a lower volume than in 2024. The weaker harvest in 2024 contributed to a shortage of root vegetables in early 2025. "In 2025, farms of all categories harvested 3 million tons of potatoes," Belstat reported. read more

In 2026, Marca confirms itself as a true hub of comparison and opportunity. This was emphasized by Giulio Romagnoli, CEO of Romagnoli F.lli. The company oversees the entire potato supply chain: from genetic improvement to the distribution of propagation material, and beyond. read more

Great participation and strong public interest for the exclusive Show Cooking that took place yesterday at the F.lli RomagnoliD46-E45 stand, Pavilion 19 of Marca, where the Vita Armonia Gourmet line showcased two of its top varieties: Monique and Melrose, potatoes that are read more

Well-stocked warehouses: Lidl Austria is immediately reducing the prices of popular potato products. This move aims to alleviate the financial strain on local customers and also support the marketing of the abundant harvest volumes. Lidl Austria exclusively sells potatoes sourced from Austria. read more

Growers and industry representatives in Pakistan are urging the Punjab government to finalize export arrangements to manage a surplus potato crop, estimated to be at least 30 million tons higher than last year. Stakeholders warned that delays could deepen financial pressure on farmers across the… read more

Things are still not looking good in the potato market. Prices continue to be very low, and discussions for next year's contracts are underway. However, Stijn Windey of Agra Claessens is not worried. He sells all his produce independently and is actually quite content with the situation. read more

A farm in Saxony has been left with 4,000 tons of potatoes after market demand fell below expectations, a situation described by Berliner Morgenpost as "a story about the absurdities of our food system". The potatoes were grown and harvested following an order from a trader. After harvesting and read more

Vegetable prices in Egypt showed mixed day-on-day movements on Monday, January 12, according to data released by the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC). Tomato prices declined by 4.4 percent compared with the previous day, reaching EGP 12.4 per kilogram. Despite the daily decrease, read more

Antonio Ruggiero S.p.A. will also participate in Marca 2026 this year, renewing its presence that has seen it as a protagonist since the early editions of the event. This continuity demonstrates the company's role as a strategic partner and a reference point in the potato sector for retail. read more

NFU has issued a call for growers to join its Horticulture and Potatoes Board, to contribute to shaping the union's future policies and the industry's direction. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has announced the notification of four new potato varieties developed by the ICAR–Central Potato Research Institute for seed production and multiplication throughout India. These varieties, including Kufri Ratan, Kufri Jyoti, Kufri Megha, and Kufri Chipsona-1, have been approved for release based on recommendations from the Central Seed Committee. read more

As provided for in the current Framework Agreement, the Parity Commission of the Potato Exchange in Bologna, in light of the market trends in the ongoing marketing campaign, has reconfirmed the reference price for top-quality potatoes, GlobalGap, at €0.42 per kilogram. read more

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Produkcja ziemniaków w Izraelu osiągnęła poziom około 350 000 ton w 2025 roku, z czego około 80 procent pochodzi z południowego regionu Western Negev/Gaza Envelope. read more

The Greek sweet potato trading season is progressing smoothly, despite facing a harvest delay. "In Ilia, one of the two sweet potato growing regions in Greece, we completed the harvest one month later than usual. Normally, the harvest finishes in early October, but due to persistent read more

At the end of the last century, Egypt was essentially absent from analyses and rankings of the global fruit and vegetable trade. Exports did not exceed 500,000 tons, concentrated almost exclusively on fresh potatoes and onions, low-value-added products. read more

The government of Kazakhstan is considering implementing export regulations for potatoes due to increasing foreign demand and concerns about domestic supply, as stated by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov in quotes reported by APK Novosti. read more

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"Ingrid Eeckhaut of Vanderhaegen Potatoes says, 'There is a growing demand for convenience, for ready-made, user-friendly products. We can observe this in the market: the more convenient, the better.' This is why, in addition to French fries, which continue to be the core business of this Belgian family company, they also offer" read more