Potatoes

It might have been Blue Monday this week, but in the Netherlands, it has been Grey January for almost a month now as there has been nothing but fog for days. For the grower with a cold greenhouse, like Martin Prins in Maasdijk, it's the ideal time to do something fun. Every year he plants a corner of... read more

Kate Trufitt, Chief Executive of Potatoes New Zealand, reviews 2024 and outlines the way forward for 2025: "As we reflect on the past year, I am proud of the significant progress and accomplishments that have contributed to our success. This has been achieved through teamwork, strategic initiatives, and a focused effort." read more

Retail demand and home consumption have been slightly subdued since the holiday period, but this should begin to pick up. There should not be downward pressure on markets as yields are average and stocks should not be in excess following last year's shortages. The availability of seed potatoes read more

In sektorze rolniczym, znacząca innowacja miała miejsce wraz z zatwierdzeniem 9 sierpnia 2024 roku rozporządzenia ministra z 30 maja 2024 roku przez włoskie Ministerstwo Rolnictwa, Suwerenności Żywnościowej i Lasów (MASAF) dla produktu wspomagającego "olej z nasion słonecznika". Włoska firma... read more

Come and visit to enjoy the diversity of Baden-Württemberg, and see for yourself the quality of the organic sweet potatoes from Lake Constance, which are offered to visitors in the form of fresh sweet potato salad. read more

The potato harvest in Morocco's Doukkala region has just ended, but some growers are struggling to get satisfactory prices. Mohsine Yassine, a local grower, expressed his disappointment: "The crisis is at its peak, to say the least. I regret planting potatoes this year." read more

The coal exports, as reported by reefertrends, have increased by 21% compared to the previous year despite the limited supply in the domestic market. Romania was the largest buyer, significantly increasing their purchase of Polish potatoes as well. In the first four months of the season. read more

More sweet potatoes will be on their way from Brazil to Europe starting from next month to meet the increasing winter demand. This decision comes in the wake of last year's rain in Brazil affecting the harvest and causing a drop in exports. Cassiano Berol, representing the Brazilian exporter Agricola Plantar, stated, "Demand is... read more

Domestic potato offers continued to dominate the market for potatoes. According to the BLE, availability was generally sufficient to meet demand. The quality was mostly convincing. Prices in Frankfurt rose slightly. In Cologne, on the other hand, they fell slightly. Loads from the Netherlands. read more

Alongside these releases, Sormac will showcase the latest equipment updates and conduct demonstrations of their equipment for processing carrots, onions, potatoes, peppers, lettuces, melons, and more.

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The Rwandan government is currently working on developing bio-fortified varieties of Irish potatoes with the aim of addressing malnutrition and stunting. These potatoes are an important component of Rwanda's crop intensification program and are being enriched with essential nutrients, particularly iron and zinc. Currently, 12 varieties are being developed. read more

Romagnoli F.lli, who in 2024 developed new agreements in the fruit and vegetable sector, presented at Marca 25 with the new line called Vita Armonia Gourmet, featuring new cultivars resulting from genetic innovation. Monique, the latest addition, has yellow skin and firm, intense yellow flesh. read more

Last week, Spanish potato prices at the auction in León increased significantly, by 14% to 25%, depending on the variety. The rise in prices is primarily attributed to the lower quality and shorter shelf life of imported potatoes, leading to higher demand for domestic ones. read more

Ze względu na niekorzystne warunki pogodowe, tegoroczny plon batatów w Karolinie Północnej znacząco spadł. Niektórzy plantatorzy doświadczają obniżki plonu o 30 procent, podczas gdy inni mają do czynienia z obniżkami nawet o 50 procent. W rezultacie krótkiego zapasu, plantatorzy i pakowacze mają być skupieni na. read more

You have an exciting task ahead of you that offers responsibility and creative freedom - in an industry that directly shapes the future of our food and agriculture. read more

The Expana Benchmark Price (EBP) for Dutch processing potatoes saw a significant increase in early January, rising by 59% compared to the previous month to €270/mt on January 14, 2025. This also represents a 20% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase. After a slow Christmas period, trade activity has rapidly picked up in the new year. read more

In Costa Rica, the cost of essential vegetables such as tomatoes and potatoes has seen a sharp increase, impacting consumer budgets. At local farmer's markets, the price for a kilogram of tomatoes reached ₡3,000 ($5.50) between January 10th and 12th, with supermarkets pricing them even higher. read more

Authorities in Turkey have taken action against a plant disease detected in a shipment of potatoes, resulting in the destruction of approximately 400 tons at a port in the southern city of Mersin. The shipment, which was initially exported to Tunisia, was sent back to Turkey, where it was found to be contaminated. read more

Romagnoli F.lli, which in 2024 developed new agreements in the private label sector with large-scale retail distribution, will be present at Marca Fresh 2025 (pavilion 29, stand B75) to showcase the latest innovations. Among these is the new variety of potatoes Monique, which will make its official debut in the first range Vita-Armonia Gourmet. read more

While it may seem challenging to introduce innovations to the potato sector, Matteo Freddi of "Freddi 1926 srl" is banking on something new at the Marca trade fair (Bologna, January 15-16, 2025). "We have directed our focus towards low-calorie varieties that are ideal for meeting the demands of modern consumers. read more