Potatoes

The price of waxy potatoes in a 2.5 kg bag drops from 1.99 euros to 1.39 euros (unit price: 0.56 euros per kilogram). This is a decrease of 30%. Similarly, the price of predominantly waxy potatoes in a 2.5 kg bag decreases from 1.99 euros to 1.39 euros (unit price: 0.56 euros per kilogram). read more

Using AI, they paired drone images of potato fields with DNA data of bacteria and fungi present on potato plants. "We are at the beginning of a new path to improve agriculture through the use of microbiology and AI," the researcher said. read more

The reed glass-winged planthopper has been spreading rapidly in numerous cultivation areas for several years, attacking potatoes, beets, and other vegetable crops. At the same time, its host range is expanding continuously, posing a threat to potato cultivation. This species of planthopper can carry two pathogens read more

"In the bowls there are truly only fresh potatoes," emphasizes marketing manager Laury Foiselle. "We have not added any oil, salt, additives, or preservatives," she adds. "We have simply pre-cooked them gently with steam to save consumers time." read more

Romagnoli F.lli Spa, one of the most important players in the Italian market for the processing and commercialization of fruit and vegetable products, will be present at Marca Fresh 2025 on January 15th and 16th (Hall 29 Stand B75). Marca Fresh is a format by BolognaFiere dedicated to the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

The planting of new potatoes is in full swing in the Spanish province of Seville, where companies like Nevado e Hijos have already completed over 60% of the sowing on their approximately 400 hectares spread across the municipalities of Villamanrique de la Condesa, Dos Hermanas, and La. read more

Parmentine aims to allow the French to keep enjoying 100% natural potatoes while minimizing the issues related to cooking them. In order to achieve this, they have developed a new line of fresh, pre-cooked potatoes in "Easy & Good" trays. This innovative product, showcased at SIAL, will soon be available for purchase. read more

Patatas Lázaro wanted to support their own team, some of whom were also affected by the tragedy on October 29. To do this, they made an internal donation of 500 kilos of

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"We need to cultivate plants that can withstand more frequent and intense heatwaves if we want to meet the food demand of populations in regions most threatened by yield losses due to global warming," said Katherine Meacham-Hensold. read more

With reference to Article 8 of the current Framework Contract, the Joint Commission, in light of the market trends in the current marketing campaign, has decided to confirm the reference price for first-quality potatoes, Global Gap, calibre 45-75, at €0.50 per kilogram. read more

Zakaz importu ukraińskich ziemniaków do Europy pozostanie w mocy przez długi czas z powodu rozpowszechnienia nieprawdziwych danych dotyczących produkcji. "Ta sytuacja wynikła z rozpowszechnienia fałszywych informacji twierdzących, że Ukraina jest w stanie wyprodukować 22 miliony ton ziemniaków", wyjaśnił Ihor. read more

2024 has been a successful year for the potato industry. There is a rising interest in potato cultivation, overshadowing other crops. However, 2025 will present a similar challenge to 2024: a scarcity of seeds coupled with increased demand, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Golden Bee has established a reputation for itself through its international trade of tropical fruits. Located in Ho Chi Minh City, the company is dedicated to providing customers with high-quality fruits like durian, longan, jackfruit, passion fruit, and papaya. Their product line also includes vegetables, such as sweet potatoes. read more

Popyt na bataty gwałtownie wzrósł w Izraelu, na Zachodnim Brzegu oraz w Strefie Gazy podczas obecnego mokrego i zimnego zimy. Guy David, szef Stowarzyszenia Przemysłu Batatowego Izraela, mówi: "Popyt zimowy idzie dobrze. Jak dotąd wygląda to dobrze, głównie dzięki kolorowym batatom. read more

This ostatni rok minął błyskawicznie i wydaje się, że każdy kolejny rok staje się coraz bardziej zajęty. Ostatnie 12 miesięcy nie były pozbawione wyzwań. Przedłużająca się deszczowa pogoda na początku roku opóźniła sadzenie dla wielu osób, co skutkowało zróżnicowanymi plonami w całym kraju. Dlatego też, żniwa w 2024 roku okazały się być udane. read more

Po dowiedzeniu się, że Port Authority poprosiło Ministerstwo Rolnictwa, Rybołówstwa i Żywności o zezwolenie na import ziemniaków z Egiptu przez Port w Alicante, ASAJA natychmiast poprosiła o pilne spotkanie z tą instytucją, aby ponownie rozważyła swoją decyzję z uwzględnieniem poważnych. read more

Exports of table potatoes maintained strong growth in October 2024, as reported by CNIPT in the December 19th edition of Pomme de terre Hebdo. "During the month of October, exports increased by 15% compared to October 2023, with over 236,000 tons being exported. In value terms, the growth from the previous year for the... read more

The Ulster Farmers' Union has expressed worries about supermarkets offering significant discounts on vegetables and potatoes in the lead-up to Christmas. While this may benefit consumers in the short run, it poses a risk to the long-term sustainability of local farming in Northern Ireland. read more

Ferme du Pont d'Achelle has been offering sweet potatoes to its clients for over 10 years. Although the early days were difficult, the Thomas family now knows this relatively technical crop very well. "It is a plant of tropical origin, so we obviously had to make a few adaptations in order to." read more

Potandon Produce, one of the largest suppliers of fresh potatoes in North America and a global leader in the top three food crops worldwide, has announced that Mel Davenport, the company's Chief Executive Officer, will retire after over 30 years of service highlighted by the introduction of Klondike Gold™. read more