Potatoes

"Ghana is quickly moving towards securing a prominent position among the top producers of sweet potatoes." Dr. Felix Kamassah, the managing director of Maphlix Trust Ghana, made this statement. "We benefit from year-round production over a large expanse of land. If we have lagged behind in the past, it is due to the lack of irrigation." read more

The prominent UK potato supplier Albert Bartlett has revealed a collaboration with the film entertainment company Warner Bros. Discovery to link on-pack promotions with the upcoming release of a new film, A Minecraft Movie. read more

Wzrost wskaźnika cen producentów rolnych w Jordanii wyniósł 9,9% w 2024 roku, osiągając 109,4 punktów w porównaniu do 99,5 punktów w 2023 roku, jak podał Departament Statystyki (DoS). Ten wzrost był głównie spowodowany wzrostem cen kluczowych upraw, takich jak ziemniaki, cukinia i fasola, które... read more

Ziemniaki są coraz bardziej wymieniane na światowym rynku, zwiększając ryzyko rozprzestrzeniania się kwarantannowych szkodników i chorób. Organizacje takie jak Europejska i Śródziemnomorska Organizacja Ochrony Roślin (EPPO) oraz organy krajowe regulują wiele z tych zagrożeń, co wymaga zjednoczonego podejścia do problemu szkodników i chorób… read more

Sezon egipskich ziemniaków rozpoczyna się w styczniu i trwa do początku lipca. Według przeprowadzonych badań, wolumeny w tym sezonie są wysokie, przewyższając te z ubiegłego roku. Potwierdza to także Hazem Adel Mohamed, CEO Lehaa Trading & Agricultural Investment. Producent twierdzi, read more

Dewitte Potatoes recently expanded its operations by introducing washing and sorting services for industrial potatoes. This Flemish family business was established over 20 years ago as a potato retail enterprise. Since then, it has evolved into a significant exporter, primarily to southern Europe but also to Belgium. read more

W rynku ziemniaków panuje cisza. Tak twierdzi Jan Van Luchene z firmy Bruwier Potatoes. "Od połowy grudnia ceny gwałtownie wzrosły. Byliśmy na poziomie 150 euro za tonę odmiany Fontane, a dzisiaj jest to 250 euro. Na rynku jest mało dostaw, co utrudnia sytuację dla wschodnich i południowych [...] read more

Eurofresh in Venlo has started importing the first new 'spring crop' potatoes of the season from Cyprus. Ad Pollux states, "The demand for imported potatoes is increasing, but the market is still slow." This year, the initial batch of imported potatoes, including the Annabel variety from Cyprus, has been received. read more

A video of a 108-year-old Indian onion vendor has become popular on social media. Despite his advanced age, the street vendor appears to be lively and strong-willed. He mentions that he still sells onions and potatoes daily, always maintaining a cheerful demeanor. read more

Traditionally, retailers have focused on the holidays for most of their annual sweet potato sales. "However, sweet potatoes have the potential for so much more across the entire calendar," says Susan Noritake, VP of Sales and Marketing at Bako Sweet. The company challenges consumers to "Sweeten" read more

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy has announced plans for Ukraine to establish a private network of vegetable storage facilities by 2025, engaging private enterprises in the development. Currently, large companies account for a production of 450,000 tons of potatoes, with the remaining yield. read more

The leading potato supplier Branston is once again encouraging schools to participate in the Grow Your Own Potatoes program this year, as one of the sponsors of the primary school-based farm-to-fork initiative. read more

A team from the Ministry of Agriculture is currently in Guatemala exploring new potato varieties with the goal of transforming the country's farming industry. Led by Minister José Abelardo Mai, the delegation is visiting potato farms in Poptún, Guatemala, to identify promising new potato varieties. read more

The Russian government has approved duty-free imports of potatoes, carrots, and apples until July 31, 2025. This decision is in line with a resolution previously adopted by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Council. A government press release stated that specific regulations have been put in place. read more

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