Potatoes

The weight of the potato category in the fruit and vegetable department requires a thorough analysis of the dynamics influencing economic results. Observing sales performances in supermarkets over time is essential to understanding the situation. read more

Potato production is increasingly shifting towards data-driven management as farmers incorporate artificial intelligence, robotics, and sensor networks into their field operations. Given the sensitivity of potatoes to bruising, soil conditions, and moisture levels, real-time systems are being employed to minimize mechanical damage... read more

Sales of table potatoes continue to be disappointing, as food prices remain unchanged. Additionally, there is a decline in quality, with issues such as silver scurf and increasing storage pressure causing specific problems. High quality is now the main factor influencing the market, as shipments with varying or lower quality are... read more

Warnez is introducing its range of unwashed potatoes under the Mariënhof brand to retail shelves. The trend towards local and fresh produce is increasing, and Warnez is responding with this new product line. "Warnez is, and will continue to be, primarily a specialist in washed potatoes. That is our" read more

Podravka Agri, a part of Croatia's Podravka food and pharmaceuticals group, plans to increase its potato production area in 2026 as a result of a cooperation agreement with the domestic chips and snacks producer Kanaan. The company will expand the area dedicated to processing potatoes to 77 hectares. read more

In week 6, a timid recovery in the sales of Lcc fruits and vegetables is recorded in the Gdo, following a sharp decline observed in the previous week. Among the various channels, the supermarket stands out for the best performance, while the others continue to show difficulties. read more

It is no surprise that the conditions in the potato market are currently very challenging. According to Bart Nemegheer from De Aardappelhoeve, these difficulties are expected to continue for the foreseeable future. "It is a situation that we will simply have to endure. After two good years, we were aware that things would..." read more

Ceny batatów osiągają historyczne maksima w tym miesiącu w USA. "W zeszłym roku, mimo bardzo niskiego plonu, ceny pozostały wciąż bardzo rozsądne. Wygląda na to, że w tym roku mamy do czynienia z inną sytuacją" - mówi Harris S. Cutler z Race-West Company, Inc. "Popyt jest tak duży" read more

Potatoes continue to be a staple in the shopping carts of Italians. Consumption continues to grow across all channels, supported in 2025 by a slight decrease in prices that has favored volumes, despite a context of still significantly higher price lists. read more

Retailers are requesting potatoes that are more resistant to key chemical withdrawals. read more

A significant transition from Egyptian potatoes to French potatoes is underway in Greece and other Balkan markets, as stated by Mr. Charalampos Bartzokas, the owner of the Greek customs brokerage firm Bartzokas Co Hellenic Customs Brokers. He emphasized that "So far, 2,500 tons of Egyptian potatoes have been". read more

Flooding in northern Morocco has impacted various crops such as berries, potatoes, cereals, and avocados. The avocado export season, which was nearing its end, is facing significant disruptions due to the floods and traffic issues at the Tangier Med port. Youssef El Khlifi, from the read more