Potatoes

On the occasion of World Water Day, celebrated every March 22nd, the potato supply chain emphasizes the fundamental role for water conservation. So much so that the European Union has decided to promote it through the Potatoes Forever! project, which aims to inform the final consumer about. read more

In Ethiopia, potatoes play a crucial role in ensuring food security and serve as a valuable cash crop that can improve the livelihoods of small-scale farmers. These farmers, who make up 83% of the population and own 95% of agricultural land, mainly grow potatoes in the highland areas. read more

Bako Sweet® is helping retailers enhance their sweet potato displays to boost sales this Easter. The brand aims to make this year a record-breaker by providing convenience, popular flavors, and a variety of options to customers across the country. Retailers should focus on creating vibrant, impactful displays. read more

In the USA, there are often discussions about the nutritional value of potatoes, especially when comparing sweet potatoes and white potatoes. Potatoes USA addresses these misconceptions by emphasizing that both types offer similar nutritional benefits. Despite the media narratives, both types of potatoes are nutritious. read more

Has the situation in the market for edible potatoes matured for a change? Do wholesale prices of these vegetables have a chance of quickly returning to an upward trend? What do the latest data from GUS say about the export and import of potatoes in Poland? read more

Fresh produce, especially potatoes, are the most commonly discarded items in the UK according to a recent survey. The annual Household Food Management Survey by Love Food Hate Waste reveals that approximately 510,000 tonnes of potatoes are thrown away in UK households each year, accounting for 46 percent of all purchased potatoes. read more

Established by the United Nations in 1992, World Water Day is celebrated every year on March 22nd with the aim of raising awareness about responsible water resource management and promoting concrete actions to ensure sustainable water use. read more

The Bolognese Consortium of Quality Italian Potatoes once again promoted the values of sports and a healthy (and tasty) diet. This time they did so by inviting Elena Spisni, a native influencer from Bologna known for "bastachesiapasta," to the Selenella Club. read more

Over 1,000 schoolchildren in South Wales learned firsthand about the connection between farming and food at an event organized by the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society. read more

Apple cultivation in the region of Devoll, Albania, has been a local tradition for over 30 years, as stated by farmer Urim Zili. He elaborates that the apple crop requires care throughout the year, but remains a significant source of income for local farmers. Unlike underground crops like potatoes and onions, read more

Farmers in Bukovyna, Ukraine have begun planting potatoes, making use of the favorable weather conditions. Early-season Riviera potatoes are being planted under agrofiber in Vyzhnychchyna farms, as reported by the Chernivtsi Regional Administration. The region's annual potato production exceeds. read more

The Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) team, led by chief executive Kate Scott, is getting ready to interact with growers at the South Island Agricultural Field Days. HortNZ will be partnering with Potatoes NZ at Site C61, where members of the policy team and the Canterbury regional representative will be present. read more

The Egyptian fresh potato export market is experiencing a major shift this season, with a noticeable increase in demand from Russia, steady growth in Asian and Far East markets, and a significant rise in imports from the United Kingdom. This information comes from Yassen Abdelhay. read more

In February, there was a correction in the wholesale prices of Polish potatoes. It's difficult to consider it a true "price trough", however, it is a fact that prices have slightly decreased and have not yet risen again. Could this change in the near future? Is a price revival coming in the potato market? read more

Routine inspections have revealed two shipments of ware potatoes from Poland testing positive for Ring Rot (Clavibacter sependonicus). The UK Plant Health Service is working together with Poland's National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) to track down the origin of the infection. Inspections and... read more

Na rynku ziemniaków, pierwsze dwa miesiące roku były nieco wolne. "W wielu rynkach eksportowych mieliśmy dość ospały początek roku. Tymczasem cena nieco spadła, a także zauważamy umiarkowany wzrost popytu" - mówi William Westhoeve z Westhoeve Potatoes z Ouddorp.

In the potato market, the first two months of the year were a bit slow. "In many export markets, we had a somewhat sluggish start to the year. Meanwhile, the price has dropped slightly, and we're also seeing a modest increase in demand," says William Westhoeve of Westhoeve Potatoes from Ouddorp. read more

Prawie wszyscy respondenci we Włoszech i Danii łączą zdrowy styl życia z zrównoważoną dietą, a niemal 70% aktywnie dąży do ich osiągnięcia. Włoska populacja, około połowa, twierdzi, że regularnie stosuje zdrową dietę, a jedna czwarta osób robi to od ponad trzech lat. read more

North Yorkshire potato grower Tim Rooke has been re-elected as the chair of the NFU Potato Forum. Edward Backhouse, a Yorkshire potato and arable grower, has been elected as vice chair. Tim, who farms 240 hectares of potatoes, also cultivates crops on 400 hectares of his farm. He stated, "I'm delighted to." read more

The price increase for potatoes seen in the Ukrainian market last week has now shifted to a decline this week. This change is attributed to a decrease in trading activity in this sector, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. Consequently, Ukrainian farmers have started to reassess previously established prices. read more

At the Bronisze wholesale market in Warsaw, domestic potatoes are priced between EUR 0.24 and EUR 0.49 per kilogram. Imported potatoes are slightly more expensive, with prices ranging from EUR 0.37 to EUR 0.73 per kilogram. Prices for the IRGA and IRIS varieties range from EUR 0.39 to EUR 0.49 per kilogram. read more