Potatoes

The European potato market has been in turmoil since the beginning of summer, with participants unable to agree on what to expect from the main potato season of 2024/25. Issues with seed potatoes and adverse weather conditions this summer are juxtaposed with forecasts of record expansion. read more

The latest archaeological discoveries have revealed evidence of American sweet potato starch granules at an ancient site in Aotearoa/New Zealand's South Island. This finding provides insights into the importance of the crop in the Polynesian colonization of colder South Pacific islands. The sweet potato, which has a long history in the region, was... read more

The dynamics of the European potato market have been unpredictable since the beginning of summer, with stakeholders disagreeing on the upcoming primary potato season of 2024/25. The juxtaposition of challenges related to seed potatoes and adverse weather conditions, combined with the expectation of record... read more

Concerns have been raised about the extended offloading times of containers carrying essential produce such as potatoes and onions at Suva's port. This situation could potentially result in a shortage of these items in Fiji, as well as affect their quality. The delays have reportedly reached up to three read more

Green Giant® announced today the launch of twelve new frozen products with a focus on vegetables, including three new items: Crispy Smashed Potatoes, Corn Cob Bites, and Veggie Ramen. The brand is also expanding its Green Giant Restaurant Style line with new items from Roasting Veggies and Veggies & Co. read more

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Na Scott Farms w Ameryce Północnej trwa pełne przygotowań żniwa słodkich ziemniaków. "Nasza farma rozpoczęła zbieranie w tygodniu 36. Obecnie całkowicie skupiamy się na marketingu związany z Dniem Dziękczynienia. Pierwsze kontenery na eksport nie zostaną wysłane w morze aż do tygodnia 45. Zbiory idą dość dobrze. Po... read more

Greenvale, one of the UK's largest growers and suppliers of fresh, processing, and organic potatoes, has appointed Rick Clay as Agricultural Director. Clay brings over 25 years of expertise in fresh produce management and farming roles across the UK. read more

In Nigeria, the introduction of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) is being closely examined as a large coalition of over 100 civil society organizations, farmers, scientists, legal experts, and academics is calling for a halt to the adoption of GMOs. This unified position is emerging in the country. read more

Fall produce programs are currently in progress, and although North Carolina is still shipping some sweet potatoes from 2023, the digging has already started for the 2024 crop. "Although most of North Carolina is lagging behind, it depends on the geography," says Matt Solana, VP of operations/supply chain at Jackson Farming Company. read more

Since Pakistan's establishment in 1947, where potato cultivation was confined to a minimal area with an annual production below 30,000 tonnes, the crop has witnessed a remarkable transformation. The period between 1995 and 2007 saw a dramatic increase in both the area under cultivation and the production of potatoes. read more

Idaho, together with federal representatives, held discussions with Japanese officials in Idaho Falls regarding the export of fresh potatoes from the Gem State. Despite continuous efforts to enter the Japanese market with fresh Idaho potatoes, Japan has not yet granted access, which is a situation. read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

The sprouting of potatoes during storage leads to quality losses and consequently to economic losses for agriculture. Predicting the sprouting time after the dormancy period could enable better storage management and reduce losses. Agroscope has a read more

Egypt is currently the top exporter of sweet potatoes to Poland and is expected to maintain this position in the future, as stated in a recent report by EastFruit. read more

1,500 square meters dedicated mainly to fourth-range potatoes, carrots, and pumpkins for the Horeca channel, a growing sector with interesting possibilities for future development: this is where the new chapter of the story of Patfrut begins, a cooperative of the Naturitalia group that opened today. read more

Irish potato industry is currently dealing with the consequences of unusually warm weather, as outlined in a recent report from the Irish Farmers Association (IFA). This abnormal climate has resulted in a decrease in potato consumption in Ireland, raising concerns about the sector. read more

The domestic market for table potatoes is experiencing extreme fluctuations. In recent weeks, high daytime temperatures and dry soils have made harvesting more challenging. However, agriculture is now facing the challenge of dealing with record rainfall and flooding in many areas. In eastern Austria, heavy rainfalls have been reported. read more

Egypt has solidified its position as the leading supplier of sweet potatoes to Poland in 2023, with a significant increase in exports. In the previous year, Egyptian exports of sweet potatoes to Poland reached 2.8 thousand tons, representing a 33% increase compared to 2022. Additionally, the first read more

Approximately 1500 square meters, mainly dedicated to potatoes, carrots, and fourth range pumpkins destined for the HoReCa channel. Patfrut, a cooperative of the Naturitalia group, has inaugurated in Medicina (Bo) the new plant specialized in processing vegetables from its members. read more