Potatoes

badania w Białorusi nadal trwają nad hodowlą odmian ziemniaków o różnych kolorach, ponieważ zainteresowanie naturalnie barwionymi ziemniakami rośnie na międzynarodowych rynkach. W Naukowym i Praktycznym Centrum Akademii Nauk Białorusi ds. Hodowli Ziemniaków, Owoców i Warzyw, hodowcy read more

The potato supply in Prince Edward Island, Canada is decreasing. "This year, the supply of colored potatoes tightened up faster than usual. There was a sudden shortage of yellow potatoes, although the demand for them is still high," says Jennifer Harris from Island Growers Co. "At this point, yellow potatoes..." read more

At Macfrut, an update was provided on the results of the project dedicated to the production of aeroponically grown seed potatoes in Sila, an initiative developed to strengthen self-sufficiency and competitiveness in the supply chain. The company Euro Radici Felici was the main focus of the meeting. read more

The first German early table potatoes, grown under plastic sheeting in the Rhineland, are currently at a comparable stage of development to last year. According to the latest market update from Weuthen, the plastic sheeting has been removed from the initial fields. The first German early table potatoes for on-farm sales are anticipated soon. read more

Po okresie względnej niedostępności, sezon wczesnych ziemniaków z Cypru znów stopniowo nabiera tempa. "Tak zwana wiosenna uprawa, czyli główny zbiór, trafia na rynek od połowy marca. Jednak z powodu intensywnych opadów deszczu prace żniwne musiały być kilkakrotnie przerywane. read more

A consumer interaction involving purple sweet potatoes highlights product visibility in retail environments in the U.S. Dr. Dawn Mussallem, following a heart transplant and cancer treatment, regularly consumed purple sweet potatoes as part of her diet. In October 2023, while purchasing the read more

Rok był trudny dla przemysłu ziemniaczanego w Ameryce Północnej, spowodowany nadmiernym nadwyżką podaży i rosnącymi kosztami produkcji. „Nadwyżka podaży była szczególnie widoczna w odmianach russet i reds na rynku amerykańskim, co wywiera rzeczywistą presję na ceny i ruchu na szerszym rynku północnoamerykańskim” - mówi Andrew. read more

Belgium's largest food retailer Delhaize has announced its intention to bring potatoes "back in the spotlight" through a comprehensive overhaul of its product range. read more

Food prices on Bulgaria's wholesale markets decreased this week, with fresh vegetables like tomatoes and cucumbers leading the decline. Data from the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets indicates that prices for most seasonal produce went down, although some items such as potatoes and peppers saw an increase. read more

The Great Italian Beauty focuses on Fucino, a symbol of national biodiversity, placing identity products such as Igp Potatoes and Carrots at the center of the project. An operation that combines territory, supply chain, and distribution, with the aim of strengthening positioning. read more

The value of potatoes has traditionally been assessed based on planted area, yield, and price. While these factors are still important, they do not fully explain where value is generated. Today, the crucial question is where in the chain this value is actually realized. This goes beyond the farm to include storage, grading, transport, and processing. read more

Shelf space in (northwestern) European retail is currently divided between domestically grown storage potatoes and imported early asparagus potatoes. "Despite the surplus of last year's stored potatoes, which is putting noticeable pressure on the market, we are satisfied with the current early read more

Romagnoli F.llie Cpr system, in collaboration with the Lombardy Food Bank, is launching a project to recover and redistribute potatoes and onions that do not meet commercial standards but are still suitable for consumption, allocating them to charitable facilities in the area. From the fields to the... read more

Potato prices in Albania have decreased, with high-quality potatoes currently being sold at 60 lek per kilogram (US$0.63), compared to over 100 lek (US$1.05) at the same time last year. Data from INSTAT indicates that the average price in February 2026 was 77.9 lek per kg (US$0.82), which is a 22 percent decrease. read more

Mitolo Family Farms cultivates potatoes and onions in the Riverland, Mallee, and Virginia regions of South Australia. Currently, potatoes are being produced in the Riverland and Mallee regions. Unpredictable weather conditions have affected the potato supply, causing fluctuations. read more

Wraz ze wzrostem temperatury, coraz więcej organicznych producentów ziemniaków można zobaczyć na polach. Gdy pola są dostępne, a struktura gleby i temperatura są odpowiednie, nadszedł czas, aby przygotować grunt pod nowy zbór rozpoczynający się latem 2026 roku poprzez sadzenie. Warunki są obecnie korzystne w. read more

The premium retailer M&S has transferred more than 20 vegetable staples to its ‘Remarkable Value’ and ‘Dropped and Locked’ ranges, reducing the prices of 19 products such as chestnut mushrooms, sweet potatoes, and leeks. read more

This year, Selenella will also be at Macfrut (Stand 151 - Pavilion D3) together with Agripat, CEPA, and the Bologna DOP Potato Consortium, to tell, with a shared voice, the value of an agricultural supply chain that is based on collaboration, quality, and responsibility. read more

Twenty years ago, Kees Schouten started importing early potatoes from Malta. "At that time, Malta had recently become a free country after many years under communism. I had to travel there to inspect potatoes for the disputes committee, and that's how I got in touch with the suppliers," Kees said. read more

Nie jest rzadkością, że ziemniaki i marchew wymagają specjalistycznego sprzętu do usuwania kamieni i ziemi z ich bulw i korzeni. Szczególnie dotyczy to pewnych regionów we Włoszech i określonych rodzajów gleby. Aby maksymalizować jakość produktu i plon, zakład Apofruit w Altedo w Bolonii we Włoszech, read more