Potatoes

This year, a significant percentage of early potato producers have decided to start planting them even earlier than last year. And already last year, everything was moving really fast in this respect. Does this mean that the current trading season for these vegetables will start even sooner than last year? How could this affect prices? read more

Z chłodniejszymi wieczorami w ostatnim tygodniu, popyt konsumencki i sprzedaż detaliczna były silniejsze niż oczekiwano. Ogólnie sektor usług spożywczych był również solidny w ostatnich tygodniach, a popyt na ziemniaki utrzymuje się na wysokim poziomie. Istnieje pewne negatywne nastawienie ze strony niektórych przedsiębiorstw przetwórczych ziemniaków. read more

W ostatnim rozwoju rolnictwa, farmer Shantaram Limbaji Thorat z Manchar (Taluka Ambegaon), Indie, zebrał 1,5 tony bezcukrowych ziemniaków Kufri Neelkanth na pięcioguntowym kawałku ziemi. To pierwsza znana próba uprawy tej odmiany leczniczych ziemniaków w Maharasztrze. read more

Egyptian potato exports continue to follow an upward trend observed over the last three years, especially with a notable increase in exports to Russia and other countries. Despite the high demand, prices are decreasing, as reported by Amr Kadah, the export manager at Fruit.Farm. Kadah stated, "We have seen a consistent read more

The next edition of Macfrut (Rimini, May 6-8, 2025) will focus on potatoes, covering aspects from production to marketing, including an international symposium solely dedicated to this crop. "Currently," says Luciano Trentini, scientific coordinator of the symposium, "the potato market is more than..." read more

The partner of the event is the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). One of the main topics is the cultivation of fruits and vegetables in Africa. Additionally, practical session units will focus on sweet potatoes, bananas, and nuts. read more

The partner of the event is the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). One of the main topics is the cultivation of fruits and vegetables in Africa. Additionally, practical sessions will focus on sweet potatoes, bananas, and nuts. read more

In the last three marketing seasons, potatoes have experienced two seasons with prices higher than average, both for Italian and other European producing countries. In the past, every 5-8 years or so, there could be a season characterized by read more

In the last three marketing seasons, potatoes have experienced 2 seasons with prices above average, both for Italian and other European producing countries. In the past, every 5-8 years or so, there could be a season characterized by read more

Decrease in demand for strawberries after the beginning of March festivities. Asparagus still not very consistent, as well as broccoli and zucchini. First arrivals of new Italian potatoes. Conclusion of the campaign for Emilian pears and Tarocco and Navelina oranges is approaching. read more

This collaboration with Greenyard allows Sligro Food Group to offer a comprehensive range of products while also focusing more on a short food supply chain, including local products and competitive market prices. Greenyard is read more

Sligro Food Group and Greenyard have announced a new partnership agreement in which Greenyard will be the supplier of fresh potatoes, fruit, and vegetables to all Sligro stores in Belgium. read more

Sligro Food Group and Greenyard have announced a new partnership agreement. Greenyard, a Belgian company known for its global presence in fresh, frozen, and prepared fruits and vegetables, will now be supplying fresh potatoes, fruits, and vegetables to all Sligro stores in Belgium. This partnership marks a significant collaboration between Sligro and Greenyard. read more

From early January to early March 2025, Georgia exported 27,500 tons of potatoes to Russia, worth $8 million. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, only 932 tons were exported, according to Geostat, the National Statistics Bureau of Georgia. The bureau notes that Georgian potato exports read more

The potato industry is introducing the SaniCoup sanitary approval. This new system is designed to organize and enhance the process of cutting plants (in full growth) in order to minimize the risks of spreading quarantine organisms. It also allows growers to receive compensation in case of any issues. read more

The Bayer. Mushrooms and Forest Fruits Uwe Niklas GmbH, a leading company in the field of fresh, dried, and frozen mushrooms, presented a groundbreaking innovation at this year's FRUIT LOGISTICA: the new Fresh-Cut line. This product line offers read more

This week, VLAM, along with several Flemish export companies in potatoes, vegetables, and fruit, visited Norway. This is the first stage of a three-year EU campaign aimed at Norway and the UK, initiated by VLAM. "On Monday, we visited various Norwegian retailers and traders, and then..." read more

The Fresh Potato Suppliers Association (FPSA), established in 2009, was formed to represent the fresh sector of the potato industry by uniting fresh packers and suppliers to the retail market. Its goal was to identify critical issues impacting its members and offer a unified voice for the industry. read more

Daniel Badger from Vitafresh said, "The sweet potato market is currently very active. With the Egyptian season ending and limited US supplies, there is a shortage. There is also not much coming from Honduras, and sweet potatoes from South America are expensive." Vitafresh is aiming to address the supply gap. read more

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