Potatoes

Romagnoli F.lli S.p.A., among the main Italian operators in the processing and marketing of potatoes and horticultural products, successfully completed the 2025/26 potato campaign in May. Despite lower yields compared to the campaign read more

At the meeting on June 5th, Unapa, the Emilia-Romagna Region, and the commercial operators who signed the Framework Agreement for the sale of fresh consumption potatoes participated, confirming the strategic role of the supply chain in the national agri-food sector. With the closing... read more

The potato supply chain closed the 2025-2026 commercial campaign with overall positive results, despite production difficulties and tensions in the European market. This was revealed during the meeting organized by Cepa, the coordinator of the Potato Exchange in Bologna, in collaboration. read more

The early potato harvest has begun in three well-known production regions in the UK: Ayrshire, Pembrokeshire, and the Sandlings area of Suffolk. Farmers in these areas have started to harvest their crops, and the potatoes are being washed, packed, and delivered to retailers within 24 hours of being harvested. In Suffolk, read more

Romagnoli F.lli S.p.A., among the main Italian companies active in the processing and marketing of potatoes and fruit and vegetable products, has obtained the renewal of the Legality Rating issued by the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM), achieving a high score. read more

Senegal continues to struggle with post-harvest losses in onions, potatoes, and other vegetables due to limited storage capacity, high temperatures, and seasonal oversupply. Research cited by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) shows that onion losses typically average around 40%, but can increase to as much as 60%. read more

Brothers Gerwin and Rudi Luimes from Marknesse cultivate seed potatoes, ware potatoes, onions, chicory, carrots, and wheat on approximately 175 hectares in the Noordoostpolder. Despite the current low agricultural commodity prices, Gerwin Luimes remains composed. "Fortunately, we read more

An oversupply of potatoes in the European Union continues to put pressure on producer prices, impacting growers in Poland and Hungary due to the weaker market conditions. According to Világgazdaság, potato prices in Hungary saw a significant increase between 2021 and 2023 before taking a downward turn. read more

Potatoes from the UK are now allowed to be exported to the Canary Islands after restrictions related to the presence of the Colorado beetle in crops were lifted. read more

Irish potato prices in Nigeria have risen due to increased production costs, insecurity in production areas, inflation, and supply constraints. In markets such as Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, baskets of Irish potatoes are being sold for between ₦8,000 and ₦10,000 (US$5.06-6.33). - Olufemi read more

The organizations representing France's main field crop sectors - wheat, corn, beetroot, and potatoes - have responded to the National Assembly's adoption of the proposed law aimed at lowering cadmium thresholds in phosphate fertilizers. On June 3rd, French MPs passed the bill "to protect French read more

A new survey of British potato growers has revealed low confidence for the upcoming season due to increasing costs, policy uncertainty, labor shortages, and pest and disease pressures. However, confidence levels improve when growers consider the future. The survey was carried out by GB Potatoes and... read more

Tesco has introduced a new type of burger bun made with real mashed potatoes, called Potato Burger Rolls. According to Tesco, this is the first time a supermarket in the UK has offered buns made with real mashed potatoes instead of potato flakes. This new product aims to enhance summer BBQs with a unique twist. Source: tescoplc.com read more

NFU has welcomed the lifting of several restrictions affecting potato exports from the United Kingdom to the Canary Islands. Exports were suspended following the detection of the Colorado potato beetle in Kent in 2023, resulting in the loss of an export market for some growers. Defra read more

Potato growers are approaching the end of last year's harvest, and for most of them, it will be a year to forget. There was excessive production, and any potatoes available on the open market did not perform well; in fact, they were essentially unsellable. "We are almost finished with last year's harvest," said Robert Doig from... read more

Nick Bakelaar from Spot has noticed an unusual trend in the sweet potato market in recent weeks. "For the past two months, there has been a very limited availability of sweet potatoes. In the United States, sweet potatoes are primarily being sold in the domestic market, where demand is high due to the read more

The Masser Family of Companies is adding a patriotic touch to the produce section this summer by introducing a special limited-edition red, white, and blue petite potato pack in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Perfectly timed for the peak summer season, this assortment of USA-grown potatoes will be available in supermarkets. read more

Flikweert Vision has become a partner of the Potato Demo Day, which will take place in Westmaas on September 2, 2026. The company specializes in developing optical grading machines for potatoes and onions. Their grading machines are used in over 22 countries across Europe, North America, and Australia. read more

Romagnoli F.lli S.p.A., among the leading Italian companies engaged in the processing and commercialization of potatoes and horticultural products, has achieved an upgrade in its ESG rating to Class A issued by Cerved Rating Agency S.p.A. This confirms the excellence of a multi-year journey that began. read more

Fam Stumabo has introduced a new cutting head solution designed to reduce blade damage caused by embedded stones during potato chips processing. According to the company, processors are increasingly handling potatoes sourced from more challenging growing conditions, including rockier soils. read more