Potatoes

For the second year in a row, R.D. Offutt Farms has chosen not to harvest some of their potato crops in Minnesota, allowing them to decompose. This decision was made due to quality concerns, even though they had fulfilled all of their potato contracts for the year. Jennifer Maleitzke, the director of communications for R.D. read more

The ending week brought a significant increase in the prices of edible potatoes in the large wholesale market in Poland. This increase was quite significant in terms of assessing the condition of this market in comparison to previous seasons. Currently, what are the sales prices of potatoes in the large wholesale market and what are the chances of maintaining such a positive trend? read more

Sprzedaż fioletowej słodkiej ziemniaczany, pierwszej Warzywa Roku 2024, nadal rośnie w USA po zeszłorocznym filmie dokumentalnym na platformie Netflix, w którym pojawił się ten produkt. Jeremy Fookes, dyrektor ds. sprzedaży w firmie A.V. Thomas Produce z siedzibą w Livingston, Kalifornia, powiedział: "Nasze wyłączne odmiany, takie jak Stokes". read more

W regionie Odesa na Ukrainie odnotowano znaczący wzrost produkcji warzyw, ziemniaków i owoców w 2024 roku. Głowa administracji regionalnej Odesy, Oleh Kiper, podkreślił znaczący wzrost w tych sektorach w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem.

In the Odesa region of Ukraine, a significant increase in the production of vegetables, potatoes, and fruit has been reported for the year 2024. The head of the Odesa regional state administration, Oleh Kiper, highlighted the significant growth in these sectors compared to the previous year. read more

The Ministry of Economy of Armenia has noted a change in the country's potato trade, as it is now exporting potatoes instead of importing them. Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan emphasized that Armenia has exported 2,500 tons of potatoes in the first nine months. read more

Expansion Group accompanied Pizzoli to Sial Paris 2024, the important international trade fair dedicated to the agri-food sector, which has just ended in Paris. Pizzoli, the Italian specialist in potatoes and a reference in the agri-food sector, participated in the event. read more

Alexandre Laigo, who was crowned champion at the French Fries World Championships in Arras, attributes his winning fries to the Agata potato, a waxy variety with a pale yellow skin. Fried in beef fat, these potatoes helped Laigo win the "most authentic chips" category, delighting over 50,000 fry fans. read more

China is widely acknowledged as the world leader in potato production, with an output of nearly 100 million metric tons from around 5 million hectares of land. This significant production highlights the important role of potatoes in the country's food security and agricultural development. Dr. Simon Heck, the director general of... read more

Along the value chain of potatoes, significant losses occur, referred to as food waste. A very specific source of food waste is formed by so-called suboptimal products, which are either close to or past the expiration date or have visual or sensory defects. read more

Wietnam imported $697 million worth of fruits and vegetables from China in the first nine months of 2024, representing a 24% increase compared to the previous year. Chinese produce, such as apples, grapes, garlic, onions, and potatoes, has become more common in major retail chains like MM Mega. read more

Country Crest and Tesco Ireland have strengthened their future partnership by signing a multi-year contract extension for the supply of potatoes, onions, and sweet potatoes to all Tesco stores nationwide and for online shopping. The contract, valued at nearly €100 million, cements the strong… read more

The pressure to lower wholesale prices of potatoes in Poland has been visible for a long time. However, in September, the prices of these vegetables effectively resisted it. Unfortunately, in October, the situation changed. How are potato prices shaping up in large-scale wholesale now, and how do they compare to previous years? read more

Flikweert Vision celebrates a significant achievement with the creation of the 200th QualityGrader, only three years after the initial machine was introduced to the market. What started as a groundbreaking technology for sorting unwashed potatoes optically has transformed into a versatile solution that can now. read more

In Ukraine's Zakarpattia region, the potato harvest is being threatened by adverse weather conditions and pest infestations. According to Goloskarpat.info, local farmers are currently fighting against slugs and rodents that are causing damage to stored potatoes, worsening the already poor harvest season in Zakarpattia. read more

Suppliers of Mercadona have completed the planting of "verdete" potatoes, a typical winter crop in the regions of Murcia and Andalusia that has allowed Mercadona to have new domestically-sourced potatoes in all of their stores.

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Rwanda has launched a program with the goal of improving the production of cassava and potatoes by incorporating genetically modified varieties that are resistant to diseases, pests, and drought conditions. The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), in collaboration with the African... read more