Potatoes

The Egyptian sweet potato season is still ongoing for exporters who are managing cold storage logistics, according to FreshPlaza. Zayed Lasheen from AfriGoodGrow mentioned, "It is becoming increasingly challenging to find high-quality sweet potatoes, causing prices to double between December and January." read more

The potato category still has room for growth, despite its well-established role in the consumption habits of Italians, as reflected in wide assortments and significant shelf space in GDO stores, as we highlighted yesterday (for more information, click here). read more

Potatoes represent a cornerstone of Italian cuisine and lead the ranking of the most consumed vegetables in the country, thanks to their versatility in the kitchen and the wide range of preparations they are suitable for. Their importance is also evident in distribution, with a presence read more

Potatoes are an essential food in the shopping of Italians: this is confirmed by the second edition of the Potatoes Forever! survey - the campaign co-financed by the European Union and promoted in Italy by UNAPA - National Union of Potato Producers' Associations - carried out. read more

Sezon słodkich ziemniaków w Egipcie nadal trwa dla eksporterów korzystających z logistyki chłodzenia. „Coraz trudniej jest znaleźć dobrej jakości słodkie ziemniaki, co skutkuje podwajaniem się cen między grudniem a styczniem” - mówi Zayed Lasheen z AfriGoodGrow. "Sezon rozpoczął się w Egipcie w read more

Visser Agro originally started as an arable farm specializing in growing seed potatoes and onions. However, about five years ago, owners Anne Visser-Veldboer and her husband Sierd Visser decided to begin peeling their own onions in addition to cultivation and direct sales. Initially, this was read more

According to the Agribusiness Analytical Center and China's General Administration of Customs, potato imports from China to Russia increased fivefold in 2024, reaching 46,700 tons, which is 37,400 tons more than in 2023. The main reasons for this increase were lower prices for Chinese potatoes and a decline in Russian production. read more

Give space to creativity with the competition "My Dop Recipe," promoted by the Consortium for the Protection of Bologna Dop Potatoes. Prepare your recipe, tell its story, take a photo: three simple steps to enhance an excellent product. How does it work? read more

Podaż batatów jest bardzo ograniczona. "Zrobimy wszystko, co w naszej mocy, aby przedłużyć zbioru w tym roku tak długo, jak to możliwe" - mówi Robin Narron z Nash Produce. To wynika nie tylko z mniejszego zbioru jesienią 2024 roku, ale również z mniej imponujących batatów o mniejszym rozmiarze i mniejszej liczbie dużych batatów. read more

The harvested potatoes from the NEPG zone (EU-04, i.e. BE, DE, FR, and NL) in 2024 amount to 24.7 million tons, a 6.9% increase compared to the 2023 harvest. Despite the rise in supply, the market remains active. Producer prices have increased from 12.50 €/100 kg in October-November 2024 to 30.00. read more

The Netherlands is the second-largest global exporter of agricultural products by value, after the United States. This includes top exports such as tomatoes, potatoes, and onions, as well as a strong presence in the vegetable sector overall. Dutch expertise plays a key role in enabling the production and. read more

According to UNIKA, the module is aimed at all those interested in potatoes - from newcomers and career changers to experienced professionals in agriculture, trade, processing, as well as upstream and downstream sectors. No academic entry requirements are necessary. read more

The demand is gradually increasing, as is typical for this time of year. There is good demand for peeling material as the restaurant trade has picked up following a slow period in January. Prices are steady and it is expected that supply will remain balanced for the rest of the season. Growers are now making plans for the future. read more