Potatoes

Dla zwiększenia obecności ziemniaków z USA na rynku światowym, Potatoes USA nawiązało współpracę z siecią sklepów Tamimi, wiodącym detalistą w Arabii Saudyjskiej. Partnerstwo to miało na celu wykorzystanie rosnącego rynku ziemniaków z USA w tym kraju. Strategiczna kampania powrotna do szkoły została... read more

By the weekend, carrots have a high chance of becoming the most expensive item in the borscht set on the domestic market, surpassing potatoes in the rankings, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. This would mark the first time in the history of the project's monitoring. read more

Las importaciones de frutas y verduras españolas han seguido aumentando, con un crecimiento del 2 por ciento en volumen y del 10 por ciento en valor registrado en el periodo de enero a agosto de 2024.

Spanish fruit and vegetable imports have continued to trend upwards, with 2 per cent growth in volume and 10 per cent in value recorded in the January-August period of 2024. read more

Since 1998, the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) has been focused on potato breeding, an important but often overlooked aspect of agriculture in Ethiopia. Despite a large number of Ethiopians experiencing food insecurity, potatoes have received minimal government investment in the country's agricultural sector. read more

The Tax Department has announced the implementation of a zero VAT rate on essential goods as specified in the Council of Ministers Decree (KDP 349/2024). The decree specifies that the zero-rate category includes fresh or chilled vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, onions, shallots, garlic, leeks, read more

Bama Gruppen AS is Norway's largest distributor of fruits, vegetables, berries, and potatoes. The company also provides fresh cut produce, flowers, plants, natural beverages, and on-the-go products. With a market share of up to 70%, it supplies two out of the country's three major retailers, Retaingruppen. read more

The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture in Saudi Arabia has announced a 47% increase in potato production in 2023, with the country reaching an 86% self-sufficiency rate. A total of 621,750 tons of potatoes were harvested, compared to 423,770 tons in 2021. This growth is a result of increased cultivation efforts. read more

Ads this week were still full of Autumn items, but retailers showed they are ready to roll into the holiday season by offering deals on meal favorites, baking supplies, and gift ideas. Sweet potatoes, cranberries, pomegranates, persimmons, carrots, winter squash, and celery were front and center. read more

Particularly affected are potatoes, sugar beets, onions, and carrots - important crops in the region. The Rhineland Agricultural Association (RLV) and the Rhineland Beet Farmers' Association (RRV) are calling for policymakers, scientists, and practitioners to work together on common solutions. read more

In Sila, the season of Igp Potato continues with digging and the market becomes very active. IFNfa highlights the point of the season with Albino Carli, director of the O.P. Consortium Producers of Associated Potato Producers Soc. Coop. Agricultural, the main commercial reference for Sila IGP Potato. read more

Tetiana Ivchenko, Head of the Laboratory at the Institute of Vegetable and Melon Growing at the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences (NAAS) and Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, is sharing the advantages of cultivating sweet potatoes, their health benefits, and their high export potential. read more

The hybrid potato variety, named Nemo after the cartoon fish in "Finding Nemo" due to its unique markings, has seen a surge in demand, prompting increased cultivation. Tesco reports that the Nemo potato, recognized for reducing cooking times by 25% and conserving energy, has enjoyed popularity. read more

The Polish potato market is entering a new phase of the trading campaign. How will this affect the prices of these vegetables in the domestic wholesale market? read more

Sweet potatoes are a year-round product. This is also reflected in the promotional activities of the retail grocery sector. Throughout the year, there are indeed individual weeks with a particularly high number of advertising campaigns, but these are spread out over the year and therefore not the dominant trend. read more

The midterm break this week will temporarily disrupt consumption, with the food service sector experiencing an increase in demand. Overall, consumption has been strong so far this year, as consumers recognize the value for money that potatoes provide. Crops are still being harvested across the country as they ripen. read more