Potatoes

Potato Parcel, founded by Alex Craig, offers an unconventional service where customers can send messages on potatoes instead of traditional cards. This novel idea, which started in 2015, gained significant attention after Craig and his partner Riad Bekhit presented it on "Shark Tank," revealing read more

Kenya and the Netherlands have been collaborating for a decade to enhance the potato sector in Kenya. The partnership has involved substantial investments from companies in both countries, focusing on various aspects of the potato value chain, including seed potatoes and storage facilities. read more

"Gathering diversity, nurturing hope": this is the theme of the first International Potato Day, which will be held on Thursday, May 30. The event was officially established by the FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. read more

The fresh potato market is currently experiencing a shortage in supply. There are hardly any good eating potatoes left in storage, and early eating potatoes from imports can barely ensure supply. In the countries of origin for early eating potatoes, for various reasons, efforts have been made to... read more

The Phytophthora Taskforce urgently calls for action. In addition, intensive monitoring in the stand is necessary, and when spraying, the agents should always be combined and rotated. Outbreak sources can be reported to the NAK to enforce in the interest of. read more

Ruch słodkich ziemniaków był interesujący w tym roku. "Mieliśmy naprawdę udane Święto Dziękczynienia, co było dla nas zaskoczeniem" - mówi Kristi Hocutt z Triple J Produce. "Potem mieliśmy umiarkowany pierwszy kwartał, a teraz zaczynamy trochę nabierać tempa. Jednak słyszę, że ludzie w read more

McDonald's has brought back its sweet potato-flavored ice cream in Singapore, which was initially introduced in Hong Kong in 2016. This distinctive dessert is part of a limited-time menu and includes the chain's traditional soft-serve ice cream combined with the unique taste of purple sweet potatoes, famous for their vibrant violet color. read more

A new weapon against the sworn enemy of potatoes: the click beetles. It's called S.PA.D.E. and it's actually a research project. It was conducted by Ri.Nova, which has worked closely with the University of Ferrara and six other partners (with Agripat as the lead partner) over the last year and a half. read more

According to analysts at EastFruit, who are citing market participants, there was a significant price increase for potatoes in the Ukrainian market over the weekend. Currently, farmers are selling potatoes from the 2023 harvest at prices ranging from 15 to 22 UAH per kilogram (approximately read more

Late blight is the most widespread disease in potato cultivation. It is caused by the pathogen Phytophthora infestans. In susceptible potato varieties, a crop can be completely destroyed in just a few days without plant protection measures. read more

Według analityków EastFruit, powołujących się na uczestników rynku, zeszłoroczne ziemniaki na ukraińskim rynku doświadczyły znacznego wzrostu cen w weekend. read more

The gourmet tubers born in Turin are ready to travel around the world to land directly in the Big Apple. As reported by the newspaper Italia Oggi, the Poormanger chain has been acquired by the giant of collective catering Cirfood Retail and will soon open in New York. read more

Potatoes New Zealand has received a strong mandate from potato growers to represent them in the upcoming six-year potato levy cycle. The Declaration of Result was issued by the independent Returning Officer, Warwick Lampp, of Electionz.com. Among the voters, 94.74% of growers supported the... read more

After implementing a ban on the import of specific fresh produce in January 2022, Botswana is now planning to broaden its range of restricted fruits and vegetables. The initial prohibition included 19 horticultural items like potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, onions, and watermelon, with the goal of supporting local... read more

To create plant-based alternatives to animal proteins, companies are no longer relying solely on soy, legumes, grains, or nuts, but are also looking with interest at potatoes and beets. read more

In the amended plant protection regulation, it no longer matters who brings the potatoes into contact with surface water. read more

The national potato campaign has started at Mercadona, a company with physical supermarkets and online sales that plans to market 94,000 tons of potatoes from all producing areas this year. read more

FAM STUMABO is introducing ScaliburTM, a more efficient potato slicer that offers improved cutting solutions. This innovative machine is equipped with dual rotation technology, where both the cutting head and the impeller rotate to provide a controlled and gentle cutting process. Previously, potatoes were... read more

The persistent unfavorable weather conditions and the decreasing number of farmers have caused a notable shortage of the Kerr's Pink potato variety, a beloved choice in Cork and Kerry. As a result, many supermarkets and local grocers are experiencing stock shortages. Dan Horan, the owner of read more

The European Commission proposed a major revision of the regulations governing plant reproductive material (PRM) in the European Union in July 2023. If adopted, this new legislation would directly affect seed potatoes, changing how they are produced, registered, and managed. read more