Potatoes

New Zealand: Struggling shoppers stick with 'pasta, rice, potatoes, and bread' to keep tummies full read more

In 2023, the newly launched microwave potatoes were an important milestone for the company. The company is now testing how far the elimination of plastic could go: "The bag already only contains a minimal amount of plastic anyway. We are currently testing whether we can
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A video of a man crushing potatoes for samosas with his feet in a hotel in Madhya Pradesh's Panna has gone viral on social media. Meanwhile, after the video went viral, an official from the Food Safety Department visited the hotel to probe the matter. He said the department is collecting samples
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The supply of potatoes is looking very different than this time last year. “The harvest yields were good and the acres were up significantly so the total sacks available are up quite a bit,” said Ryan Wahlen of Pleasant Valley Potato. “I do think we’re still seeing the effects of the
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First estimates from Eurostat reveal that prices of agricultural products in the EU experienced a slight hike in 2023, with potatoes seeing a significant price surge, particularly in Germany, Slovakia and Croatia. read more

In January, wholesale business is generally quieter than usual, says Sales Manager Torben Sander of Neuenkirchener Heidekartoffel Handelsgesellschaft. "Sales to school canteens and communal catering continue steadily. However, it is quieter than in the spring or summer. Nevertheless, staple
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This was a truly extraordinary edition of Marca 2024, with so many participants, including international ones, whom we would like to thank for coming to meet us; read more

Albert Bartlett, a prominent cultivator and distributor of Jersey Royal potatoes, is in talks to be acquired by an international corporation. The company, which operates farms in the UK, Ireland, and France, confirmed it has initiated discussions with an investment group to buy The Jersey Royal
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The Egyptian potato campaign kicked off at the beginning of the year. It is not yet clear how much volume will be harvested and exported, as growers' opinions differ and the pressure of the local market's needs will dictate the volumes available for export. read more

Although Ukrainian farmers harvested nearly 29 million tons of vegetables in 2023, Ukraine continues to import significant quantities of basic vegetables, including tomatoes, onions, carrots, beets, and cabbage. read more

Scottish seed potato exports to Egypt are all but complete, with the majority arriving before the Red Sea situation escalated. read more

In the desperate context of Ukraine, concrete help is on the way from Romagna, in the form of around 130 tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables. read more

CMR Group recently joined a campaign dedicated to informing consumers about the crucial role of the agri-food industry in safeguarding Spain's food security. read more

At the Borsa Patatedel meeting on 12 January 2024, the Joint Commission analysed the commercial situation of the sector in both Italy and Europe; read more

Zimbabwe has put a halt on importing potatoes and related goods from South Africa, following the detection of the pepper ringspot virus in South African potato cultivars. read more

A 20-head multihead weigher from Ishida Europe has played a key role in the automation of the packing operation for a variety of ready to cook potato products from a Slovakian producer Liptovskà Potravinàřskà. read more

The answer is uncertain, as the forecasts include positive and negative aspects. At the beginning of January, for example, there were 20% fewer seed potatoes than at the same time last year, which has raised fears among operators and farmers that they will not be able to meet all their commitments. read more

“It’s a difficult time to be in the sweet potato business and farming in general, due to high input costs,” says Jacy Barnes Clapp with North Carolina-based Farm Pak. “High input costs, particularly related to labor, have resulted in a few farmers to either stop growing sweet potatoes
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Romagnoli F.lli Spa, one of the most important players in the Italian market for the processing and marketing of fruit and vegetables, will be present atMarca Fresh 2024 (Hall 29 Stand E71), Marca by BolognaFiere's format dedicated to fruit and vegetables, to present its latest innovations
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The Egyptian sweet potato season is coming to an end, towards the end of January, except for a few companies that continue to export. Zayed Lahseen, CEO of Afrigoodgrow, one of the few still exporting, reports on the season's unfolding. read more