Potatoes

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

At the end of the week, the new early potatoes, called Moese Patatten, will be harvested once again at Agra Claessens. While spring is usually associated with asparagus for many people, Moese Patatten are equally beloved in the East Flanders region. "Despite the challenges in the potato market, people are read more

Potato production is still vulnerable to various risks, and industry stakeholders are working on strategies to mitigate these challenges. In the "Cutting the odds: Managing risk in potato production" webinar, GB Potatoes gathered Alex Godfrey, Blair Richardson, and Rory Gibson to discuss. read more

The supply of premium segment packable table potatoes continues to decrease, while discount-grade potatoes remain available and are being sold consistently. Weuthen GmbH reports that the consumption of table potatoes in Germany is still increasing. Substandard potatoes in the Rhineland are... read more

Flikweert Vision has launched a new version of QualityGrader, their optical grader designed for potatoes and onions. According to Pieter Priem, the company's commercial director, this updated version was developed based on customer feedback, practical experience, and technological advancements. "Five years ago, we read more

The campaign for Sicilian netted melons has started. First arrivals for new potatoes, especially Sicilian ones. Demand is still contained for peas, loquats, and artichokes, as well as for eggplants. The campaigns for asparagus and strawberries continue: the latter are experiencing decreasing prices. read more

Side Delights® announces a quick and fresh way to join the latest/oldest global potato trend without the need for cleaning or peeling. Triple-washed and ready to microwave in its own packaging, the shelf-stable Side Delights® Bakeables® makes preparing baked potatoes even easier as consumers look for convenient options. read more