Potatoes

Expansion Group accompanied Pizzoli to Sial Paris 2024, the important international trade fair dedicated to the agri-food sector, which has just ended in Paris. Pizzoli, the Italian specialist in potatoes and a reference in the agri-food sector, participated in the event. read more

Alexandre Laigo, who was crowned champion at the French Fries World Championships in Arras, attributes his winning fries to the Agata potato, a waxy variety with a pale yellow skin. Fried in beef fat, these potatoes helped Laigo win the "most authentic chips" category, delighting over 50,000 fry fans. read more

China is widely acknowledged as the world leader in potato production, with an output of nearly 100 million metric tons from around 5 million hectares of land. This significant production highlights the important role of potatoes in the country's food security and agricultural development. Dr. Simon Heck, the director general of... read more

Along the value chain of potatoes, significant losses occur, referred to as food waste. A very specific source of food waste is formed by so-called suboptimal products, which are either close to or past the expiration date or have visual or sensory defects. read more

Wietnam imported $697 million worth of fruits and vegetables from China in the first nine months of 2024, representing a 24% increase compared to the previous year. Chinese produce, such as apples, grapes, garlic, onions, and potatoes, has become more common in major retail chains like MM Mega. read more

Country Crest and Tesco Ireland have strengthened their future partnership by signing a multi-year contract extension for the supply of potatoes, onions, and sweet potatoes to all Tesco stores nationwide and for online shopping. The contract, valued at nearly €100 million, cements the strong… read more

The pressure to lower wholesale prices of potatoes in Poland has been visible for a long time. However, in September, the prices of these vegetables effectively resisted it. Unfortunately, in October, the situation changed. How are potato prices shaping up in large-scale wholesale now, and how do they compare to previous years? read more

Flikweert Vision celebrates a significant achievement with the creation of the 200th QualityGrader, only three years after the initial machine was introduced to the market. What started as a groundbreaking technology for sorting unwashed potatoes optically has transformed into a versatile solution that can now. read more

In Ukraine's Zakarpattia region, the potato harvest is being threatened by adverse weather conditions and pest infestations. According to Goloskarpat.info, local farmers are currently fighting against slugs and rodents that are causing damage to stored potatoes, worsening the already poor harvest season in Zakarpattia. read more

Suppliers of Mercadona have completed the planting of "verdete" potatoes, a typical winter crop in the regions of Murcia and Andalusia that has allowed Mercadona to have new domestically-sourced potatoes in all of their stores.

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Rwanda has launched a program with the goal of improving the production of cassava and potatoes by incorporating genetically modified varieties that are resistant to diseases, pests, and drought conditions. The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), in collaboration with the African... read more

While the classic potato is mainly purchased by households led by older individuals, younger households are disproportionately represented in the purchase of pumpkins. Similarities between pumpkins and sweet potatoes exist not only in color, but also in... read more

Fresh Solutions Network® announced that a sustainable packaging design for SPUDS less-than-perfect potatoes won first place in the nationwide Student Design Challenge. The winning design, developed by a team of four Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCAD) students, was revealed. read more

Europatat has recently welcomed GB Potatoes, a UK sectorial association, into its organization. The creation of GB Potatoes was a response to the disbandment of the AHDB potato levy board, which resulted in the potato industry lacking a unified representation. GB Potatoes was established in May 2022 as a solution to this issue. read more

W tym roku w Ukrainie pojawiła się krytyczna sytuacja dotycząca przechowywania zbiorów ziemniaków. Mieszkańcy borykają się z utrzymaniem ziemniaków w piwnicach, a wiele gospodarstw rolnych nie zakończyło jeszcze zbiorów. Ten rok uważany jest za jeden z najtrudniejszych dla producentów ziemniaków. Rolnicy mają read more

The 2024-25 marketing campaign for Bologna PDO Potatoes started well: +14% in the first three months. Yields are also good, reaching 39 tons per hectare, with production increased by 53.8%. Returning to normal after difficult years. Bologna PDO Potato with a new packaging. read more

Ostatnie doniesienia portalu Agrárszektor.hu przyciągnęły uwagę na krajobraz uprawy batatów węgierskich. Rosnące zapotrzebowanie konsumentów na bataty nie jest zgodne z poziomem krajowej produkcji, co potwierdzili lokalni rolnicy oraz młody plantator, Dávid Márkus. read more

On October 10th, 2024, an initial shipment of 25 tons of potatoes from the Kurdistan Region is scheduled for export to South Africa through the Ibrahim Khalil International Border Crossing Gate, as part of a broader agreement to export a total of 100 tons in several phases. Hemin Sayed Murad, read more