Potatoes

Latvian vegetable growers are reporting one of the most challenging years in recent memory, with rainy and cool weather causing harvests to be reduced by half in some regions and resulting in no yield at all for some farms. According to Zemgale Regional Television, crops like potatoes and pumpkins have been heavily affected. read more

​Fresh Market 2025 will host a large delegation of twenty Turkish companies exporting fresh fruits and vegetables, representing diverse segments of the country’s dynamically growing sector. read more

The new and large-scale research project "POMORROW - Potatoes for tomorrow" pursues no less a goal than the accelerated breeding of climate-resilient, robust, and high-performance potato varieties. This project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space Travel (BMFTR). read more

The members of AGUAPAN - farming families who act as "guardians" preserving hundreds of traditional varieties - are not only safeguarding a unique cultural heritage, but also a crucial foundation for future food security. The old varieties possess read more

Al-Jouf Agricultural Development Company, based in Saudi Arabia, manages a 60,000-hectare estate producing crops such as wheat, barley, corn, onions, and potatoes. To meet the increasing demand for processed potato products, the company has invested in French fry production. In December 2020, read more

The potato season in Salamanca is beginning with a delay of four to six weeks due to the heavy rains during planting. Additionally, there is a clash with other European potato productions, like French potatoes, which have experienced higher temperatures than usual, affecting their growth. read more

Mardini, the Deputy CEO of Egyptian fresh produce exporter El Eman Trading, mentioned that despite the oversupply of sweet potatoes in the European market, the production of their Egyptian sweet potatoes is lower this year compared to last year. read more

UK's Sainsbury's has announced the end of discussions with China's JD.com regarding the potential sale of Argos, a general merchandise retailer. Discussions were confirmed just a day before this announcement. Source: reuters.com read more

Popyt na bataty na Ukrainie rośnie szybciej niż może za nim nadążyć podaż. Rolnicy zauważają, że zbiory sprzedają się niemal natychmiast po zebraniu. Ivan Pavlish, rolnik i założyciel marki Batatko, twierdzi, że jego gospodarstwo uprawia bataty metodami organicznymi, bez stosowania pestycydów. read more

Eksport słodkich ziemniaków z Egiptu do Francji nadal rośnie. W sezonie MY 2024/25 (lipiec-czerwiec) dostawy przekroczyły 40 000 ton, ustanawiając nowy rekord. Przychody z eksportu wyniosły 33,3 miliona dolarów, również najwyższe w historii. Ta objętość jest dwukrotnie większa niż w poprzednim roku obrotowym i większa niż read more

The Egyptian sweet potato season is ongoing despite allegations of overproduction. These accusations are being raised by local producers who are already well-established in the market. They claim that newcomers are entering the industry by copying their methods, undercutting prices, and negatively impacting the sector as a whole. read more

On the domestic potato market, harvesting continued at a steady pace last week in mostly good late summer weather. The supply of potatoes is quite large, and in some areas, crates are starting to run low. Yields for storage varieties differ significantly from region to region. In the dry eastern areas... read more

Tolsma-Grisnich, a specialist in storage and processing systems for potatoes, onions, and carrots, has officially opened its new premises at Cavalier 3 in Emmeloord. The move to the 18,500 m² site marks an important step in the company's ongoing growth and development. The opening took place. read more

During the period from 2018 to 2024, this share averaged 3%. In the first half of 2024, the sales of organic products were still at 3.2%. The sales of organic potatoes, vegetables, and fruits showed the highest increase, from 4.7% to 5.5%. read more