Potatoes

reefertrends reported this, citing a report from the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk. According to the report, a total of 2,077,386 tons of citrus fruits accounted for a large portion of these exports. Fresh potatoes followed closely behind with 957,481 tons. read more

If the self-sufficiency rate was always above 90% from 2000 to 2009, it has fallen below 90% 8 times in the past ten years. "These numbers are alarming. In Austria, regional production is increasingly at risk. Due to active ingredient losses, there is hardly any read more

For the Schwalmtal-based company, which has been representing Sormac as a partner in Germany and Austria for almost 20 years, the machine is an advancement of the successful predecessor model FS-3600 Multi-Cut, as emphasized by Managing Director Karsten Schmitz. On average, it is simply better. read more

Currently, the price situation in the Polish potato market is not favorable for the producers of these vegetables. However, there is a scenario on the horizon that predicts a relatively quick improvement in this situation. Will potato prices in the Polish wholesale market start rising quickly? read more

The major challenge when cutting potatoes is to obtain uniform pieces. For this, it is important that the potato is placed exactly in the center of the knife. An appropriate solution for this is provided by Sormac with the dividing machine DMA-90, which features an innovative read more

The World Potato Congress recently emphasized the important role of potatoes in addressing global challenges within the agrifood system, especially in providing food for the increasing population. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. of the Philippines highlighted the potato's potential as a significant source of carbohydrates. read more

CNIPT posed an intriguing question: "What will French homemade meals be like during the Olympic Games?" To uncover the answer, they sought the assistance of the Opinion Way polling institute, which presented its results right before the start of the sporting events. The Potato: The Olympic read more

W sezonie 2023/24 Egipt osiągnął nowy kamień milowy, ustanawiając rekord eksportu batatów do UE, przewyższając podaże USA - donosi EastFruit. To znamienne osiągnięcie egipskich eksporterów na rynku UE, gdyż nowy rekord eksportu wydawał się nieunikniony. read more

Izrael is on the verge of experiencing a significant rise in potato prices, potentially leading to a shortage on store shelves in the coming weeks, according to a report by The Marker citing sources within agricultural organizations. Israel produces approximately 550,000 tons of potatoes. read more

Potatoes New Zealand proudly celebrates the one-year anniversary of Kate Trufitt's appointment as CEO. Since assuming the position in August 2023, Trufitt has shown outstanding leadership, advocating for the interests of potato growers and promoting innovation within the sector. Looking back on her... read more

Jeden miesiąc od rozpoczęcia sezonu słodkich ziemniaków egipskich, popyt jest wysoki i stabilny, ale ceny spadają. "To całkowicie normalne, że ceny spadają na tym etapie sezonu" - mówi Zayed Lasheen, dyrektor generalny firmy AfriGoodGrows. Eksporter twierdzi: "Produkcja słodkich ziemniaków egipskich jest obfita w tym sezonie". read more

How are you trying to grow sales of North Carolina sweet potatoes in the UK? read more

The U.S. potato industry continues to push Japan to allow imports of fresh U.S. potatoes. Japan is a major destination for processed potatoes from the United States, but it does not allow fresh U.S. potato imports. "It's a big market for processed potatoes, and we also received access for
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Demand is said to be slightly lower during the peak holiday season. The remaining old season crop is being used up. The new season Queens are now easily accessible and filling the market where there were previously gaps. Prices have dropped compared to earlier in the season. Early Rooster will be... read more

In 2023, 48.3 million tonnes of potatoes were harvested in the EU, a slight increase compared to 2022 when 47.5 million tonnes were harvested. However, there has been a long-term decline in the harvested production of potatoes; the production level in 2023 was 27.9 million tonnes less than that of the previous years. read more

The initial harvest of early potatoes has caused a drop in prices in European potato markets, according to Harry Campbell, a market researcher at Expana. The Expana benchmark price for Belgium's processing potatoes has decreased by 60% compared to the previous month, currently standing at read more

Potato producers are concerned about the current situation on the market, and they are lowering the selling prices of these vegetables. While it is true that the current supply of potatoes in the wholesale market in Poland has recently increased, is it really necessary to sell potatoes for pennies? read more

Eqraft® is recognized for its cutting-edge machinery and software solutions designed for smart factories that handle onions, potatoes, and other bulk products. While their automatic grading and packing machines are already in high demand, forward-thinking factory owners are now seeking fully automated bin handling systems as well. read more