Potatoes

According to analysts from the EastFruit project, Ukrainian farmers have not been able to avoid a decrease in potato prices. Despite relatively stable prices for two weeks, experts observed that many producers are now compelled to reduce their prices this week. read more

Holland: Ruud van Munster succeeds John van der Ent as CEO of SPAR Holding B.V. SPAR Netherlands announced that Ruud van Munster will become the CEO of SPAR Holdings B.V. starting from May 1, 2025. John van der Ent, who served as CEO of SPAR Netherlands for seven years, resigned from his position for personal reasons on May 1st. read more

The values ​​of the land are fundamental not "to look good" but to make its potatoes, onions, and carrots so good, 100% Italian and a source of selenium: this is the claim of the new advertising campaign Selenella signed by Conic, which has certainly influenced the historic record of sales. read more

The holiday season is always a great time for sales, but Selenella did not expect such a success. "We exceeded 5200 tons in December," says Massimo Cristiani, president of the Consorzio Patata Italiana di Qualità (Italian Quality Potato Consortium), "which proves that consumers trust our product." read more

Researchers at Cranfield University are now collaborating with PepsiCo and Solynta, a company specializing in hybrid potato breeding, and are using advanced genetic analyses to address the challenges associated with maintaining crop quality. read more

Wiscomex, a Dutch exporter of onions, potatoes, and garlic, is making a noteworthy presence at Fruit Logistica in Berlin with a distinctive trade fair promotion. International onion importers visiting their booth have the chance to enter a competition to win a free container of yellow onions (30 tons). read more

Differences in the development of kilogram prices also shape the overall annual development. For fresh fruit/vegetables/potatoes, the prices paid in 2024 increased by 1.3%, which is in a similar range to FMCG Barcoded Total (+1.6%). The rise in expenditures is also evident. read more

Gehan Elsherif, executive manager of G Fresh Export & Import, stated that the Egyptian potato season has been stable so far. "Egypt is one of the top potato exporters globally, with a substantial amount of the crop being sent to markets in Europe, Russia, and Africa. read more

Global warming is having a growing impact on agriculture in Ukraine, endangering traditional crops such as potatoes, cabbage, and cucumbers. Vera Balabukh, a climate scientist at the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Institute, has stated that increasing temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns are read more

Heidesand eG is investing approximately 30 million euros in the construction of a modern packaging plant for table potatoes. Upon completion of the initial phase of construction within the next year, a hall of roughly 10,000 square meters will be operational for the potato business. read more

Sezon ziemniaków w Egipcie rozpoczyna się w styczniu i trwa do początku lipca. Według przeprowadzonych badań kilku producentów, wolumeny w tym sezonie są wysokie, przewyższające te z ubiegłego roku - informuje FreshPlaza. read more

Albert Bartlett, based in Airdrie, is collaborating with Warner Bros for an on-pack promotion related to 'A Minecraft Movie', which was released on April 4th. This is the brand's first on-pack promotion that includes both fresh and chilled potato ranges. The promotion includes Albert Bartlett Original Rooster and Butter Gold potatoes in the fresh section. read more

After storm Gabri hit southern Italy, specifically Sicily and Calabria, fields of new potatoes in the Syracuse countryside were closely monitored, as their season is set to begin in mid-March. Tonino Zito, the sales manager of Soc. Agr. Zito & Co located in the Syracuse province, oversaw this process. read more