Potatoes

In the usual in-depth analysis carried out by IFN in collaboration with the permanent Observatory YouGov Shopper, we analyze a historical and fundamental category for the fruit and vegetable department: potatoes. read more

Belgium exported nearly 500,000 tonnes of potatoes to the UK last year, mainly in frozen forms. As the leading potato exporter in Europe, Belgium now provides more than half of all imported processed potatoes in the UK, amounting to €820 million in 2024 alone. read more

Provisional crop yield estimates from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) indicate that gross yields for ware potatoes and seed onions in the Netherlands have reached their highest levels in 25 years in 2025. The gross yield for ware potatoes is expected to be almost 37% higher than in 2024. read more

"In Europie sprzedaż batatów tylko rośnie" - mówi Martin Oudenes z firmy My Roots and More. Ta holenderska firma importuje i eksportuje warzywa bulwiaste, w tym wiele batatów. Martin widzi, że popyt europejski nadal rośnie, zarówno w branży jak i w handlu hurtowym dla świeżego spożycia. Trader read more

A new adventure for Kurt De Nys. The experienced professional in the Belgian potato sector has recently made the move from Warnez to Aardappelen Legrand. "Perhaps not a switch I had immediately expected, but it's actually not such a strange one. The fourth and fifth ranges have always read more

The global potato industry is currently going through a process of consolidation, with mergers, acquisitions, and regional expansion leading to changes in control over breeding, processing, and exports. One example of this trend is the acquisition of Ireland's IPM Potato Group, a significant exporter of certified potatoes, by the Dutch company HZPC. read more

Zapotrzebowanie konsumentów na ziemniaki ewoluowało znacząco w ciągu ostatniej dekady. Dzisiaj, decyzje zakupowe są kierowane przez smak, wygodę i różnorodność. "Ten przełom jest szczególnie widoczny w wzroście popularności żółtych ziemniaków, które są bardziej aromatyczne w porównaniu do standardowych ziemniaków russet," mówi. read more

The 2025/26 campaign of PDO Bologna Potato starts with cautious optimism. The Consortium for the Protection reports a 6% increase in cultivated areas, with a total area reaching 389 hectares. This result confirms the vitality of the supply chain, supported by good... read more

Według ukraińskich producentów ziemniaków, roczna produkcja wynosi od 9 do 11 milionów ton. Pomimo imponujących ilości, większość tej produkcji trafia na rynek krajowy, ponieważ możliwości eksportu są ograniczone. Bez międzynarodowych nabywców większość gospodarstw skupia się na zbóż i oleistych. read more

Mercadona has reported sales of 184,800 tons of Spanish potatoes so far this year, representing a 35% increase compared to 2024. The growth is attributed to the company's dual-harvest model, which includes both winter and summer production cycles. According to the company, 160,000 tons were harvested. read more

"The United States sweet potato market is good," says Pablo Fitskie, CEO of Scott Farms International. The family business, which has its roots in the country, grows and sells sweet potatoes among other products. "For exports, the question is how good the harvest will be. Initial reports show it looks." read more

Leon van Meir of Van Meir Onions & Potatoes in Steenbergen says, "In the onion market, there is a lot of activity, but prices are not going up yet." He points out that it is difficult to predict if prices will increase. "If demand continues to be strong, it might happen, but in the onion market, price fluctuations are common and often remain stable." read more