Potatoes

In the state of Thuringia, preparations are also underway for the final stretch of this year's potato season. "I would describe the 2024 harvest as average," says Theresa Wasserek, managing director of KARLAND Agrarprodukte GmbH & Co. KG. "The regional potatoes were consistently stable and have" read more

During the periodic surveys conducted in the retail points by IFN, we have found that some horticultural categories have quite uniform assortments among different stores, especially when it comes to similar formats and sizes, as in the case of potatoes. However, they are not uniform. read more

The Expana Benchmark Price (EBP) for Dutch processing potatoes is currently €180 per metric ton (MT), representing a month-on-month (m-o-m) decline of 28% and a year-on-year (y-o-y) decrease of 51.4%. Belgian Fontane potatoes are priced at €130/MT, with a m-o-m drop of 25.7% and a y-o-y fall of 62.8%. read more

The California colored potato crop appears to be starting on schedule this season. John Clerou of Mazzei Franconi Co. LLC stated, "We typically aim to begin in the first week of May, and this year we will commence on May 5th in Kern County." In terms of acreage, it remains similar. read more

The potato planting at Caledonia Potatoes in Perthshire, Scotland is progressing well. "We are about halfway through, which is later than some. In the last couple of weeks, conditions were sub-optimal, but we are now back on track," said Robert Doig from the company. "We are ahead of where we normally read more

What is new is the spread of disease carriers, the reed-glasswing leafhoppers, for which there is currently no effective protection measure. The transmitted bacterial diseases, however, have the potential to cause significant yield, quality, and storage losses, up to complete crop failure. read more

Everything is ready for the International Potato Symposium. As the main product of Macfrut 2025, The International Potato Symposium brings together experts from France, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Egypt, Namibia, and Italy for discussions on the third most cultivated species on the planet. read more

In the Landes region of France, a new crop may be emerging. Fermes Larrère is looking to adjust its crops to climate change. Over the past few years, producers at Fermes Larrère have been testing out new crops like ginger and sweet potatoes. The most recent addition is a variety of citrus fruits. read more

The Coordinator of Agricultural and Livestock Organizations (COAG) has denounced that, as the Spanish new potato harvest hits the market, the large distribution chains continue to flood the shelves with potatoes imported from Israel and Egypt (+80,000 tons in 2024). "A strategy calculated to" read more

In the A Limia region of Spain, recent weather patterns have affected agricultural activities, especially during Holy Week. The area, known for being prone to flooding due to its geographical features, has experienced higher water levels in the area where Lagoa de Antela used to be. This has had an impact on... read more

The early potato sector saw an advantage from the beginning of the asparagus season; prices remained strong due to limited availability from Cyprus and southern Italy, with some small price increases also observed locally, as reported by the BLE. In the storage potato sector, high-quality potatoes were ... read more

In the Calmar area of central Alberta, the Mooij family operates a seed potato business called Creek Side Potatoes. They cultivate multiple varieties across hundreds of hectares, and their seed potatoes are distributed across Canada and the United States. Their use of the Optica Q technology has enhanced their operations. read more

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan experienced a notable rise in vegetable imports, particularly from neighboring countries. According to the General Administration of Customs of China, the volume of imported potatoes into Kyrgyzstan showed a steady increase: 4,800 tonnes in January, over 8,000 tonnes in February, and... read more

Agra Claessens will start selling its first new potatoes today. While this time of year is mostly associated with asparagus and strawberries, in the Moerzeke region of East Flanders, people are also eagerly awaiting the arrival of the first Moese Patatten, a recognized Flemish regional specialty. read more