Potatoes

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

While the classic potato is mainly purchased by households led by older individuals, younger households are disproportionately represented in the purchase of pumpkins. Similarities between pumpkins and sweet potatoes exist not only in color, but also in... read more

Fresh Solutions Network® announced that a sustainable packaging design for SPUDS less-than-perfect potatoes won first place in the nationwide Student Design Challenge. The winning design, developed by a team of four Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCAD) students, was revealed. read more

Europatat has recently welcomed GB Potatoes, a UK sectorial association, into its organization. The creation of GB Potatoes was a response to the disbandment of the AHDB potato levy board, which resulted in the potato industry lacking a unified representation. GB Potatoes was established in May 2022 as a solution to this issue. read more

W tym roku w Ukrainie pojawiła się krytyczna sytuacja dotycząca przechowywania zbiorów ziemniaków. Mieszkańcy borykają się z utrzymaniem ziemniaków w piwnicach, a wiele gospodarstw rolnych nie zakończyło jeszcze zbiorów. Ten rok uważany jest za jeden z najtrudniejszych dla producentów ziemniaków. Rolnicy mają read more

The 2024-25 marketing campaign for Bologna PDO Potatoes started well: +14% in the first three months. Yields are also good, reaching 39 tons per hectare, with production increased by 53.8%. Returning to normal after difficult years. Bologna PDO Potato with a new packaging. read more

Ostatnie doniesienia portalu Agrárszektor.hu przyciągnęły uwagę na krajobraz uprawy batatów węgierskich. Rosnące zapotrzebowanie konsumentów na bataty nie jest zgodne z poziomem krajowej produkcji, co potwierdzili lokalni rolnicy oraz młody plantator, Dávid Márkus. read more

On October 10th, 2024, an initial shipment of 25 tons of potatoes from the Kurdistan Region is scheduled for export to South Africa through the Ibrahim Khalil International Border Crossing Gate, as part of a broader agreement to export a total of 100 tons in several phases. Hemin Sayed Murad, read more

The new organic sweet potato harvest of Reichenau eG has officially begun. Organic sweet potatoes are currently being harvested on the island of Reichenau or in the neighboring Bodanrück region using state-of-the-art harvesting technology. The organic sweet potatoes, which are a type of bindweed, are grown on [...] read more

Według dyrektora generalnego Potatoes New Zealand, Kate Trufitt, sektor ziemniaków stoi w obliczu wyzwań, w tym zmian regulacyjnych i potrzeby uzyskania uczciwych zwrotów. Trufitt podkreśla znaczenie uznania zintegrowanej natury uprawy ziemniaków w ramach szerszych systemów rolniczych. read more

In a collaborative effort, SABIC, Lamb Weston, and OPACKGROUP have joined forces in a value chain initiative to create sustainable packaging for frozen pre-fried potato products. This groundbreaking packaging is made using SABIC polymer sourced from mass-balance certified bio-renewable feedstock. read more

The sweet potatoes are marketed through the cooperative, Reichenau-Gemüse. Thanks to state-of-the-art storage technology, the producer has now managed to market the trendy sweet potatoes for a period of twelve months until the next harvest next year. read more

The BSM-150 is primarily used for cutting strips and slices. What makes it special is that it can process over 20 different types of fruits and vegetables, from delicate leafy greens to robust potatoes, each with varying requirements. read more

FAM STUMABO, a company based in Belgium, has launched the SureTec 240P, a cutting machine designed specifically for the potato industry. This machine is able to slice and dice potatoes in large quantities, making it ideal for French fry production. It features the SureCut Unit (SCU), which allows for the assembly of. read more

The first organic sweet potatoes from Lower Saxony, Germany, were harvested in week 39. "After the subsequent rainfall, we have now paused the harvest for a short time. We don't expect to start the main harvest until around October 12, as the tubers still need a little more mass, which in turn." read more

A food that everyone agrees on at the table? Potatoes! More than one billion people worldwide eat them and global production exceeds 300 million tons. In Italy, we are among the top consumers, pushing the queens of tubers to the fifth place among foods. read more