Potatoes

The home consumption and retail sales of potatoes are improving as households return to their normal routines following the reopening of schools. Early Rooster potatoes are still being introduced to the market. However, there have been reports of some quality issues, including cracking, which may be attributed to dry weather conditions. read more

The global potato market is currently experiencing changes, especially in the frozen potato products segment. Between 2019 and 2024, there was a significant increase in international trade of fries and other processed potato products. Markets like China and India, which are growing rapidly, have transitioned from being net importers to net exporters of frozen potato products. read more

Pakistan's vegetable exports increased by 43.2% to US$430 million in fiscal year 2024 compared to the previous year, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The exports included fresh and processed vegetables such as onions, potatoes, brassica, tomatoes, and carrots. read more

Bangladesh currently produces nearly 12 million tons of potatoes, resulting in a surplus of around 4 million tons. The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) reported that potato production reached 11.57 million tons in the 2024/25 fiscal year, which was a 9.17% increase from the previous year's production of 10.60 million tons. read more

The Agri-TechE's REAP Conference, which gathers potato growers, researchers, innovators, government officials, and agri-business representatives from the UK and abroad, will take place at KingsGate Conference Centre in Peterborough on November 4, 2025. Baroness Minette Batters, who has recently... read more

The popularność batatów wzrosła w ostatnich latach. Choć od dawna były szeroko spożywane w wielu częściach świata, od kilku dziesięcioleci stały się coraz bardziej znane także w Europie. Jako alternatywa dla zwykłego ziemniaka, bataty są teraz dobrze ugruntowane.

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Agriculture in Lanzarote is characterized by dry farming systems that make use of volcanic gravel and marine-origin sands to conserve scarce rainfall. Crops like sweet potatoes and watermelons are grown in these conditions, with soil protection provided by layers of volcanic gravel or organic matter. read more

This month, FreshPlaza will be focusing on potatoes and onions. Are you involved in the potato industry as a grower, importer, or marketer? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can call you for an interview, just let us know. You can contact us at [contact information]. read more

Field-scale vegetable production is commonly linked to the eastern part of Ireland, but in County Cork, Castlecor Potatoes in Mallow cultivates a significant amount of onions alongside its primary potato crop. The company grows both winter and autumn crops, with the latter currently being harvested. read more

On 3 and 4 September 2025, the premier international potato event, PotatoEurope, will be held at the WUR location in Lelystad. The preparations are nearly finished: the tents have been erected, the pathways have been laid, and the 25-hectare harvesting field is in excellent condition, ready to be showcased. read more

Ugandan smallholder farmers are poised to benefit from increased access to high-quality seed potatoes with the recent licensing of Farm Inputs Care Centre Ltd. (FICA Seeds) as the first private company in the country authorized to commercially produce tissue culture plantlets and early-generation seed potatoes. read more

The significant entry of Egypt into the international sweet potato market in recent years has brought about a drastic change in the competitive environment, displacing several other suppliers from the European market. In the last two seasons, Egyptian sweet potatoes have dominated the market, resulting in a surplus. read more

Market sources indicate that there is an excess supply of potatoes in the European market, which is causing prices to decrease due to limited demand for free-buy trading. In 2025, potato plantings in the EU-4 countries (Belgium, Germany, France, and the Netherlands) increased by 7.5% compared to the previous year. read more

Egyptian sweet potatoes are now entering the peak of the season, and volumes are expected to increase as we move into September. "We kicked off the new season of Egyptian sweet potatoes in July with lower volumes from the early crop," said Daniel Badger from Vitafresh Produce. "Volumes will read more

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has warned heads of retail chains that it is unacceptable not to keep quality and affordable domestic potatoes in stock during a meeting to discuss the development of potato farming in Belarus, BelTA has learned. "I would like to warn heads of retail chains... read more

Zucchini is among the most consumed vegetables in Italy, right after tomatoes and potatoes. Its versatility in the kitchen and constant availability throughout the year have made it an essential ingredient for many families in the Bel Paese. read more

Przez wiele lat Sormac dostarczał zaawansowane maszyny i kompleksowe linie przetwórcze do ziemniaków, marchwi, cebuli i warzyw liściastych. "W ostatnich latach nasze największe innowacje dotyczyły technologii kamery i rozpoznawania, która pozwala na automatyczne wykrywanie i sprawdzanie produktów,"…

For many years, Sormac has been supplying advanced machines and complete processing lines for potatoes, carrots, onions, and leafy vegetables. "In recent years, our biggest innovations have been in camera and recognition technology, which allows products to be automatically detected and checked,"… read more

The disease Stolbur is caused by a specific type of phytoplasma, namely Candidatus Phytoplasma solani. In European legislation, Candidatus Phytoplasma solani has an RNQP status with a tolerance of 0%. Meanwhile, the NAK has confirmed the first phytoplasma infection in. read more

Potatoes are one of the most widely consumed vegetables, and the market is mostly controlled by some popular varieties, but there are many more available. The Spanish region of Galicia produces varieties such as Kennebec, known as Galician cachelo, Agria, or Fina de Carballo, among others. read more

Within just a little over a week, PotatoEurope 2025 will commence in Lelystad, the Netherlands. The preparations are currently underway, with the necessary infrastructure set up throughout the 25-hectare event area. Jacob de Jong, the manager at WUR Field Crops in Lelystad, has recently conducted a trial harvest of the Alegria variety. read more