Potatoes
Green Giant is set to introduce new lines of frozen vegetable products this autumn.
2024-09-25 00:00
Green Giant® announced today the launch of twelve new frozen products with a focus on vegetables, including three new items: Crispy Smashed Potatoes, Corn Cob Bites, and Veggie Ramen. The brand is also expanding its Green Giant Restaurant Style line with new items from Roasting Veggies and Veggies & Co.
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Ukraine has started importing potatoes amid the harvest season.
2024-09-25 00:00
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"The current focus of marketing new crop sweet potatoes in North America is solely on Thanksgiving."
2024-09-24 00:00
Na Scott Farms w Ameryce Północnej trwa pełne przygotowań żniwa słodkich ziemniaków. "Nasza farma rozpoczęła zbieranie w tygodniu 36. Obecnie całkowicie skupiamy się na marketingu związany z Dniem Dziękczynienia. Pierwsze kontenery na eksport nie zostaną wysłane w morze aż do tygodnia 45. Zbiory idą dość dobrze. Po...
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Greenvale has appointed Rick Clay as Agricultural Director.
2024-09-24 00:00
Greenvale, one of the UK's largest growers and suppliers of fresh, processing, and organic potatoes, has appointed Rick Clay as Agricultural Director. Clay brings over 25 years of expertise in fresh produce management and farming roles across the UK.
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In Nigeria, the introduction of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) is being closely examined as a large coalition of over 100 civil society organizations, farmers, scientists, legal experts, and academics is calling for a halt to the adoption of GMOs. This unified position is emerging in the country.
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The start of the North Carolina sweet potato season is being delayed due to wet weather.
2024-09-23 00:00
Fall produce programs are currently in progress, and although North Carolina is still shipping some sweet potatoes from 2023, the digging has already started for the 2024 crop. "Although most of North Carolina is lagging behind, it depends on the geography," says Matt Solana, VP of operations/supply chain at Jackson Farming Company.
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The evolution of potato cultivation in Pakistan
2024-09-23 00:00
Since Pakistan's establishment in 1947, where potato cultivation was confined to a minimal area with an annual production below 30,000 tonnes, the crop has witnessed a remarkable transformation. The period between 1995 and 2007 saw a dramatic increase in both the area under cultivation and the production of potatoes.
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Idaho, together with federal representatives, held discussions with Japanese officials in Idaho Falls regarding the export of fresh potatoes from the Gem State. Despite continuous efforts to enter the Japanese market with fresh Idaho potatoes, Japan has not yet granted access, which is a situation.
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Fresh Market 2024: The Largest B2B Meeting for the Fruit, Vegetable, and Flower Industry in Central and Eastern Europe.
2024-09-21 09:27
On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries.
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The sprouting of potatoes during storage leads to quality losses and consequently to economic losses for agriculture. Predicting the sprouting time after the dormancy period could enable better storage management and reduce losses. Agroscope has a
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Egypt has become the leading supplier of sweet potatoes to Poland.
2024-09-19 12:00
Egypt is currently the top exporter of sweet potatoes to Poland and is expected to maintain this position in the future, as stated in a recent report by EastFruit.
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1,500 square meters dedicated mainly to fourth-range potatoes, carrots, and pumpkins for the Horeca channel, a growing sector with interesting possibilities for future development: this is where the new chapter of the story of Patfrut begins, a cooperative of the Naturitalia group that opened today.
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The warm weather is affecting the consumption of Irish potatoes, while Europe and the UK are experiencing delays in planting.
2024-09-19 00:00
Irish potato industry is currently dealing with the consequences of unusually warm weather, as outlined in a recent report from the Irish Farmers Association (IFA). This abnormal climate has resulted in a decrease in potato consumption in Ireland, raising concerns about the sector.
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The harvest of potatoes, onions, and carrots has been temporarily suspended across Austria.
2024-09-19 00:00
The domestic market for table potatoes is experiencing extreme fluctuations. In recent weeks, high daytime temperatures and dry soils have made harvesting more challenging. However, agriculture is now facing the challenge of dealing with record rainfall and flooding in many areas. In eastern Austria, heavy rainfalls have been reported.
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Egypt has solidified its position as the leading supplier of sweet potatoes to Poland in 2023, with a significant increase in exports. In the previous year, Egyptian exports of sweet potatoes to Poland reached 2.8 thousand tons, representing a 33% increase compared to 2022. Additionally, the first
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Patfrut is opening a 1500 square meter facility dedicated to fourth range products in the Medical field.
2024-09-19 00:00
Approximately 1500 square meters, mainly dedicated to potatoes, carrots, and fourth range pumpkins destined for the HoReCa channel. Patfrut, a cooperative of the Naturitalia group, has inaugurated in Medicina (Bo) the new plant specialized in processing vegetables from its members.
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A new program is aiming to expand early detection of pathogens in potato crops in the United States.
2024-09-19 00:00
A new project led by Washington State University aims to assist potato growers in protecting both domestic and international markets, as well as ensuring the production of high-quality potatoes for consumers worldwide. This initiative is funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI).
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Probiotic foods improve gut health.
2024-09-18 10:00
Wonder Veggies is a popular term used to refer to a variety of vegetables that are known for their exceptional health benefits and nutritional value. These vegetables are often praised for their high levels of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other important nutrients that can help support overall health and well-being. Some examples of Wonder Veggies include kale, broccoli, spinach, sweet potatoes, and carrots. Incorporating these vegetables into your diet can help boost your immune system, improve digestion, and promote heart health.
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Victoria Stamper, general manager of the United Potato Growers of Canada, has addressed concerns raised by US senators about the entry of PEI table stock potatoes into the USA. The bipartisan letter emphasized ongoing problems related to potato wart and called for strict measures to be implemented.
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Egypr has risen to the top of the list of sweet potato suppliers to Poland in 2023, with strong prospects to further solidify its market position this year, according to EastFruit. Last year, Egyptian exporters directly sold 2.8 thousand tons of sweet potatoes to Poland, surpassing the 2022.
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