Potatoes

Po dowiedzeniu się, że Port Authority poprosiło Ministerstwo Rolnictwa, Rybołówstwa i Żywności o zezwolenie na import ziemniaków z Egiptu przez Port w Alicante, ASAJA natychmiast poprosiła o pilne spotkanie z tą instytucją, aby ponownie rozważyła swoją decyzję z uwzględnieniem poważnych. read more

Exports of table potatoes maintained strong growth in October 2024, as reported by CNIPT in the December 19th edition of Pomme de terre Hebdo. "During the month of October, exports increased by 15% compared to October 2023, with over 236,000 tons being exported. In value terms, the growth from the previous year for the... read more

The Ulster Farmers' Union has expressed worries about supermarkets offering significant discounts on vegetables and potatoes in the lead-up to Christmas. While this may benefit consumers in the short run, it poses a risk to the long-term sustainability of local farming in Northern Ireland. read more

Ferme du Pont d'Achelle has been offering sweet potatoes to its clients for over 10 years. Although the early days were difficult, the Thomas family now knows this relatively technical crop very well. "It is a plant of tropical origin, so we obviously had to make a few adaptations in order to." read more

Potandon Produce, one of the largest suppliers of fresh potatoes in North America and a global leader in the top three food crops worldwide, has announced that Mel Davenport, the company's Chief Executive Officer, will retire after over 30 years of service highlighted by the introduction of Klondike Gold™. read more

"Many high-quality potato growing regions can be found in Italy, and for many years Veneto has been rightfully considered one of the best in terms of quality," says Domenico Citterio, director of the company specializing in seed, fresh market, and industrial potatoes. "It has been an epochal era." read more

Very satisfactory numbers for the summer fruit liquidation of Apofruit, stone fruits (cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines, and plums), pears, potatoes, onions, and seasonal vegetables, communicated to the members in four different meetings, held in Cerignola, Scanzano Jonico, Aprilia, and Vignola. read more

The UK potato supplier Branston has donated the equivalent of two million meals to FareShare UK by providing a regular supply of surplus potatoes. read more

After learning that the Port Authority is processing an authorization with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food for the import of Egyptian potatoes through the Port of Alicante, read more

The Mildron project "Innovations for the early detection and treatment of downy mildew in early potato crops in Andalusia" aims to develop an advanced system for the early detection of downy mildew and to enhance the utilization and application of phytosanitary treatments in potato crops in Andalusia. read more

The UK potato industry organization, GB Potatoes, has appointed Alex Godfrey as chairman after he was elected at the group's annual general meeting on December 12th. read more