Potatoes

According to David Nel from GROW Fresh market agency, there is currently an abundance of potatoes in the South African market, leading to lower prices compared to this time last year. This is due to good yields in the current season thanks to favorable weather conditions, resulting in a national deflation in potato prices. read more

The potato harvest in Kazakhstan's Zhetysu region is progressing steadily despite a season marked by extreme heat and rising production costs. Local farm Alim Agro, cultivating 55 hectares of potatoes, says yields remain close to average thanks to irrigation and modern agronomic support. read more

The potato harvest in the UK is well underway. In Scotland, over 50% of the seed crop has been lifted, and the ware potatoes are in the early stages of harvesting. "We are observing earlier harvests than we did maybe ten years ago," said Robert Doig from Caledonia Potatoes. "This is attributed to the industry becoming more efficient." read more

In mid-August, around 250 guests attended a Europlant Group event in Lüneburg, which marked several milestones: the 125th anniversary of Kartoffelzucht Böhm, the 50th anniversary of Nordkartoffel Zuchtgesellschaft, the inauguration of the Europlant Biotechnikum, and the retirement of. read more

"Domenico Citterio, co-owner of the eponymous [company], stated, 'At the beginning of September, I attended the Potato Europe fair in the Netherlands, where significant data was revealed. For instance, figures released by producing countries indicate that this year will be marked by plentiful production.'" read more

Egypt's potato exports to Malaysia have reached record levels, marking a third consecutive year of sustained growth, according to EastFruit. In the first seven months of 2025, Egypt exported 2,500 tonnes of potatoes to Malaysia, valued at nearly USD 1 million. This figure not only sets a read more

William Westhoeve of the family-owned potato export company Westhoeve Potatoes in Ouddorp notes that despite low potato prices, exports are not thriving. "One would expect that with prices at this level, demand would increase, but that hasn't really been the case," he says. "Senegal is still..." read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more

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We are excited to announce that Auchan Poland, one of the leading hypermarket chains in Central Europe, will be joining us at Fresh Market 2025! read more

Latvian vegetable growers are reporting one of the most challenging years in recent memory, with rainy and cool weather causing harvests to be reduced by half in some regions and resulting in no yield at all for some farms. According to Zemgale Regional Television, crops like potatoes and pumpkins have been heavily affected. read more

​Fresh Market 2025 will host a large delegation of twenty Turkish companies exporting fresh fruits and vegetables, representing diverse segments of the country’s dynamically growing sector. read more

The new and large-scale research project "POMORROW - Potatoes for tomorrow" pursues no less a goal than the accelerated breeding of climate-resilient, robust, and high-performance potato varieties. This project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space Travel (BMFTR). read more

The members of AGUAPAN - farming families who act as "guardians" preserving hundreds of traditional varieties - are not only safeguarding a unique cultural heritage, but also a crucial foundation for future food security. The old varieties possess read more

Al-Jouf Agricultural Development Company, based in Saudi Arabia, manages a 60,000-hectare estate producing crops such as wheat, barley, corn, onions, and potatoes. To meet the increasing demand for processed potato products, the company has invested in French fry production. In December 2020, read more

The potato season in Salamanca is beginning with a delay of four to six weeks due to the heavy rains during planting. Additionally, there is a clash with other European potato productions, like French potatoes, which have experienced higher temperatures than usual, affecting their growth. read more