Potatoes

Jan Van Luchene from Bruwier Potatoes has no reason to panic despite the turmoil in the Belgian potato sector caused by a drastic decline in the free market price of Belgian potatoes. "In January, I was more surprised by the rapid price increase, which I hadn't expected. Unlike last." read more

The export licensing for potatoes from Belarus has been extended for an additional three months, as per a decree issued by the Council of Ministers on March 25, 2025. The decree was published today on the National Legal Portal. As per the document, fresh or chilled potatoes, excluding seed potatoes, are subject to this regulation. read more

This year, a significant percentage of early potato producers have decided to start planting them even earlier than last year. And already last year, everything was moving really fast in this respect. Does this mean that the current trading season for these vegetables will start even sooner than last year? How could this affect prices? read more

Z chłodniejszymi wieczorami w ostatnim tygodniu, popyt konsumencki i sprzedaż detaliczna były silniejsze niż oczekiwano. Ogólnie sektor usług spożywczych był również solidny w ostatnich tygodniach, a popyt na ziemniaki utrzymuje się na wysokim poziomie. Istnieje pewne negatywne nastawienie ze strony niektórych przedsiębiorstw przetwórczych ziemniaków. read more

W ostatnim rozwoju rolnictwa, farmer Shantaram Limbaji Thorat z Manchar (Taluka Ambegaon), Indie, zebrał 1,5 tony bezcukrowych ziemniaków Kufri Neelkanth na pięcioguntowym kawałku ziemi. To pierwsza znana próba uprawy tej odmiany leczniczych ziemniaków w Maharasztrze. read more

Egyptian potato exports continue to follow an upward trend observed over the last three years, especially with a notable increase in exports to Russia and other countries. Despite the high demand, prices are decreasing, as reported by Amr Kadah, the export manager at Fruit.Farm. Kadah stated, "We have seen a consistent read more

The next edition of Macfrut (Rimini, May 6-8, 2025) will focus on potatoes, covering aspects from production to marketing, including an international symposium solely dedicated to this crop. "Currently," says Luciano Trentini, scientific coordinator of the symposium, "the potato market is more than..." read more

The partner of the event is the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). One of the main topics is the cultivation of fruits and vegetables in Africa. Additionally, practical session units will focus on sweet potatoes, bananas, and nuts. read more

The partner of the event is the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). One of the main topics is the cultivation of fruits and vegetables in Africa. Additionally, practical sessions will focus on sweet potatoes, bananas, and nuts. read more

In the last three marketing seasons, potatoes have experienced two seasons with prices higher than average, both for Italian and other European producing countries. In the past, every 5-8 years or so, there could be a season characterized by read more

In the last three marketing seasons, potatoes have experienced 2 seasons with prices above average, both for Italian and other European producing countries. In the past, every 5-8 years or so, there could be a season characterized by read more

Decrease in demand for strawberries after the beginning of March festivities. Asparagus still not very consistent, as well as broccoli and zucchini. First arrivals of new Italian potatoes. Conclusion of the campaign for Emilian pears and Tarocco and Navelina oranges is approaching. read more

This collaboration with Greenyard allows Sligro Food Group to offer a comprehensive range of products while also focusing more on a short food supply chain, including local products and competitive market prices. Greenyard is read more

Sligro Food Group and Greenyard have announced a new partnership agreement in which Greenyard will be the supplier of fresh potatoes, fruit, and vegetables to all Sligro stores in Belgium. read more

Sligro Food Group and Greenyard have announced a new partnership agreement. Greenyard, a Belgian company known for its global presence in fresh, frozen, and prepared fruits and vegetables, will now be supplying fresh potatoes, fruits, and vegetables to all Sligro stores in Belgium. This partnership marks a significant collaboration between Sligro and Greenyard. read more

From early January to early March 2025, Georgia exported 27,500 tons of potatoes to Russia, worth $8 million. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, only 932 tons were exported, according to Geostat, the National Statistics Bureau of Georgia. The bureau notes that Georgian potato exports read more