Potatoes

In the spring of 2025, prices for new (early-season) potatoes in Bulgaria reached record highs, occasionally climbing to 9 Bulgarian leva (approx. €4.60) per kilogram, a price comparable to that of pork. According to bourgas.ru, the surge in prices is largely due to a dramatic decline in potato... read more

According to QS, referring to the BVL, Promanal HP (active ingredient: paraffin oil (CAS 8042-47-5)) is permitted for use beyond the existing approval against aphids as virus vectors on potatoes intended for seed production. read more

The Mallorcan potato export campaign, mainly led by Mateu Export, started later than usual this year due to unfavorable weather conditions in March. Operations at the Sa Sort Llarga farm began last week, with plans for the campaign to run until June. Joan Mateu, the manager, emphasized that read more

In order to support seed renewal and enhance potato yields, 25,000 kg of second-generation "Picasso" variety seed potatoes have been distributed to farmers in the Alay district. The Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic stated that these seeds were procured for seed production purposes. read more

"Zwanenburg to Purmerend" Last year, Van der Kroon Aardappelhandel moved from Zwanenburg to new premises in Purmerend. "The jewel in the crown," says Sem van der Kroon, a fourth-generation representative of the family business that supplies chip shops, institutions, and wholesalers with potatoes for fries. "We use" read more

The imported potato season has started at Greydanus potato wholesalers. This Dutch company has been offering imported potatoes for many years. In 1950, Klaas Greydanus Senior started importing potatoes from Malta, which were delivered to the port city of Harlingen by boat. Recently, in addition to the new Maltese potatoes, the company has also introduced a variety of other imported potato options. read more

In order to support seed renewal and enhance potato yields, 25,000 kg of second-generation seed potatoes of the "Picasso" variety have been distributed to farmers in the Alay district. The Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic stated that these seeds were acquired through the seed-growing program. read more

In Rosja consider proposal to introduce state regulation of potato prices. Boris Chernyshov, Vice Speaker of the State Duma, discussed this issue with Maxim Reshetnikov, head of the Ministry of Economic Development. According to Rosstat and the Central Bank, retail prices for potatoes are rising. read more

Significant increase in strawberry prices at the beginning of this week: demand remains high, focused mainly on the Lucanian product. Quantities of new Italian potatoes, mainly from Sicily, and artichokes are increasing. Demand for asparagus remains stable. read more

Due to the abundant and persistent rainfall in Seville throughout much of March, which has continued into the first week of April, the early potato harvest is expected to be reduced. This is due to fields being flooded and, primarily, the impact of diseases. read more

Preparations for PotatoEurope 2025 are progressing steadily. In early April, demonstration fields were planted under favorable conditions at the Open Crops site of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) in Lelystad. Jacob de Jong, farm manager of the WUR business unit, oversees the 25 hectares of... read more

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in Korea has initiated the development of strategies to prepare for trade pressures from the US in response to the new tariffs announced by the Trump administration. read more

"Mniejsza jest podaż ziemniaków z Idaho w porównaniu do ubiegłego roku o tej porze. „To dość znacząca różnica w stosunku do ubiegłego roku” - mówi Ryan Wahlen z Pleasant Valley Potato. „Zostało posadzonych mniej akrów, a plony w ubiegłym roku były również dość dobre. Plony w tym sezonie były niższe.” read more

You can't go wrong with a well-designed lidding film on a crate of premium potatoes or fresh asparagus. Not only does it enhance the appearance, but it also offers protection and serves as a form of advertising and information. This can be beneficial for various vegetables, including chicory, spinach, and tomatoes. read more

From Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th May 2025, the 42nd edition of Macfrut will take place at the Rimini Expo Centre. The event will see growth in numbers: +6% in exhibition space, over 1400 exhibitors, with 40% of them being international, 1500 top buyers, three World Symposia, Egypt as the partner country, Lazio as the featured region, focusing on potatoes. read more

W miarę postępu sezonu ziemniaczanego 2024/25 sektor świeżych ziemniaków we Francji wykazuje dobrą dynamikę, zgodnie z informacjami Centrum Narodowej Informacji o Ziemniakach (CNIPT), francuskiej organizacji międzyprofesjonalnej ds. ziemniaków. read more

A violent hailstorm has hit the province of Lecce - as reported on Puglialive.net - causing devastating damage to crops, especially to the potatoes of the Sieglinde and Annabella varieties, already compromised by frost and the sudden drop in temperatures. According to... read more

Central Plains Group (CPG), located in the Lviv region of Ukraine, has started its agricultural cycle for 2025, as announced on their Facebook page. On March 27, CPG began planting potatoes. The company stated, "The potato planting season has begun at CPG." read more

Albert Bartlett has marked its partnership with the upcoming Minecraft movie by pulling an April Fool's prank involving square potatoes. read more

In 2025, the area dedicated to early and extra early potatoes in Spain increased by almost 4% to over 17,700 hectares, as reported by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (MAPA). The area specifically reserved for extra-early varieties saw a 4.5% increase, rising from 2,117 hectares in 2024. read more