Potatoes

Mardini, the Deputy CEO of Egyptian fresh produce exporter El Eman Trading, mentioned that despite the oversupply of sweet potatoes in the European market, the production of their Egyptian sweet potatoes is lower this year compared to last year. read more

UK's Sainsbury's has announced the end of discussions with China's JD.com regarding the potential sale of Argos, a general merchandise retailer. Discussions were confirmed just a day before this announcement. Source: reuters.com read more

Popyt na bataty na Ukrainie rośnie szybciej niż może za nim nadążyć podaż. Rolnicy zauważają, że zbiory sprzedają się niemal natychmiast po zebraniu. Ivan Pavlish, rolnik i założyciel marki Batatko, twierdzi, że jego gospodarstwo uprawia bataty metodami organicznymi, bez stosowania pestycydów. read more

Eksport słodkich ziemniaków z Egiptu do Francji nadal rośnie. W sezonie MY 2024/25 (lipiec-czerwiec) dostawy przekroczyły 40 000 ton, ustanawiając nowy rekord. Przychody z eksportu wyniosły 33,3 miliona dolarów, również najwyższe w historii. Ta objętość jest dwukrotnie większa niż w poprzednim roku obrotowym i większa niż read more

The Egyptian sweet potato season is ongoing despite allegations of overproduction. These accusations are being raised by local producers who are already well-established in the market. They claim that newcomers are entering the industry by copying their methods, undercutting prices, and negatively impacting the sector as a whole. read more

On the domestic potato market, harvesting continued at a steady pace last week in mostly good late summer weather. The supply of potatoes is quite large, and in some areas, crates are starting to run low. Yields for storage varieties differ significantly from region to region. In the dry eastern areas... read more

Tolsma-Grisnich, a specialist in storage and processing systems for potatoes, onions, and carrots, has officially opened its new premises at Cavalier 3 in Emmeloord. The move to the 18,500 m² site marks an important step in the company's ongoing growth and development. The opening took place. read more

During the period from 2018 to 2024, this share averaged 3%. In the first half of 2024, the sales of organic products were still at 3.2%. The sales of organic potatoes, vegetables, and fruits showed the highest increase, from 4.7% to 5.5%. read more

Marks & Spencer has teamed up with Ballymakenny Farm, a local grower near Drogheda, Co. Louth, to provide a selection of heritage potato varieties grown in Ireland. Ballymakenny Farm is run by David and Maria Flynn, along with their son Daniel. David is a third-generation farmer. read more

The home consumption and retail sales of potatoes are improving as households return to their normal routines following the reopening of schools. Early Rooster potatoes are still being introduced to the market. However, there have been reports of some quality issues, including cracking, which may be attributed to dry weather conditions. read more

The global potato market is currently experiencing changes, especially in the frozen potato products segment. Between 2019 and 2024, there was a significant increase in international trade of fries and other processed potato products. Markets like China and India, which are growing rapidly, have transitioned from being net importers to net exporters of frozen potato products. read more

Pakistan's vegetable exports increased by 43.2% to US$430 million in fiscal year 2024 compared to the previous year, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The exports included fresh and processed vegetables such as onions, potatoes, brassica, tomatoes, and carrots. read more