Potatoes

The potatoes that enrich our tables today have a long history that dates back to a very distant past: according to a recent study, their origin can be traced back to approximately 9 million years ago in the South American Andes, when a natural cross between a wild tuberless species and an ancestor of the tomato occurred. read more

Egypt has significantly expanded its share in Spain's sweet potato market, with exports almost quadrupling during the 2024/25 marketing year (MY), as reported by EastFruit. From July 2024 to June 2025, Egypt exported 18,600 metric tons of sweet potatoes to Spain, amounting to approximately US$12.4 million. read more

At Agra Claessens, all the new potatoes have now been harvested from the ground. "The soil here is quite heavy clay, and it was actually too dry to start with, but with the rain at the beginning of September, we had the perfect timing for harvesting. We managed to bring everything in within a few days, just in time before the..." read more

Potatoes become rubbery. Farmers should now have more flexibility in combating the reed-glass leafhopper by using fallow land. Fallow land is arable land that is kept temporarily vegetation-free in autumn and winter. This allows for... read more

A strajk w belgijskiej firmie Clarebout Potatoes, która obecnie jest w trakcie procesu przejęcia przez amerykańską firmę JR Simplot, trwa już piąty dzień. Akcja protestacyjna obejmuje wszystkie cztery zakłady produkcyjne Clarebout: Trzy w Belgii i jeden we Francji. Strajk rozpoczął się 2 października w odpowiedzi na. read more

For the tenth consecutive year, Ukrainian and Polish farmers gathered in the Lutsk district of the Volyn region for an annual Field Day dedicated to potato production. This season, 79 varieties of seed potatoes, both Ukrainian and European, were presented, grown on 30 hectares. "We focus on" read more

The potato industry in New Zealand came together in Christchurch in August for the biannual Potato Industry Awards, which took place alongside the Potatoes New Zealand Conference 2025. The event honored individuals and organizations for their contributions in leadership, research, innovation, and community engagement. read more

Potatoes rarely win awards, let alone an Oscar. Yet Gerard Bovée and Joeren van Soesbergen of the Dutch potato trading company Plantera found their latest variety so impressive, they named it 'Oscar.' "It performs so well in so many areas, we thought it a fitting name," says Gerard, smiling. read more

Since the 'old' potatoes still dominated the market in July, the new potato season had a disappointing start in terms of prices. "The potato sector may have been a little too enthusiastic recently," says Rik Tanghe of Belgian potato trader RTL Patats, analyzing the current potato market. read more

Rekordowa powierzchnia upraw w UE, ograniczone sadzenie w Ameryce Północnej oraz rosnące eksport z Chin, Indii i Egiptu kształtują podaż i popyt na ziemniaki w 2025 roku. Światowa produkcja ziemniaków osiągnęła około 383 milionów ton w 2023 roku, z czego więcej niż połowa przypada na Azję. Plony są coraz wyższe. read more

In the meeting held on September 26, 2025, the Joint Potato Stock Exchange Committee of Bologna - after a careful analysis of the results obtained from the marketing of potatoes harvested in this campaign and of the production and commercial situation in Italy and the main production basins. read more

In the meeting held on September 26, 2025, the Joint Potato Stock Exchange Commission of Bologna - after a careful analysis of the results arising from the commercialization of potatoes harvested in this campaign and the production and commercial situation in Italy and the main production basins. read more

Emerald Packaging, in collaboration with Idaho Package, Wada Farms, and Walmart, has introduced a potato bag that contains 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material for food contact. This is the first of its kind in the potato category in the United States. The initiative was created in alignment with Walmart's goals. read more

Mitolo Family Farms has been producing premium potatoes and onions since 1972, with operations across South Australia's Riverland, Mallee, and Virginia regions. "We supply fresh market washed potatoes all year round, from our three supply regions in South Australia," explains John. read more

NativaLand is the exclusive licensing partner in Europe for LSU-developed sweet potato varieties such as Bellevue, Evangeline, Orleans, and Burgundy. These premium varieties are protected under Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR), which means they cannot be propagated, distributed, or exported. read more

"The crop is being completely reset, and, consequently, so is the whole chain," says Ben Bredek of 3PointPotatoes, regarding the current potato market downturn. "This will impact the entire chain in the upcoming season: factories, seed potato growers, lessees of potato cultivation land, and machinery and crop protection." read more

Smartphones are increasingly being utilized as field laboratories by potato agronomists, integrating CRISPR enzymes, isothermal DNA amplification, and optical readouts. These technologies, which have already been shown to be effective for late blight, are now being modified for early blight (Alternaria solani), a disease that causes yield reductions and… read more

Week 37 marks a new setback for the fruit and vegetable company Lcc: sales in terms of value are growing slightly, supported by an increase in the average price mix, while volumes are declining in all physical channels. After a very positive summer, potatoes show a reduction in September. read more

The European agri-food sector is experiencing very different dynamics depending on the supply chains: while the hazelnut market is characterized by tensions and record prices, the potato market is facing a downward trend linked to a production rebound. read more

This week, many summer fruits and vegetables were replaced by popular fall produce as retailers changed their displays. More types of apples and pears, particularly those ideal for baking, were added to the usual selection. There was also increased advertising for potatoes and onions, along with special offers on... read more