Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are cultivated all across Vietnam, from the northern to the southern regions. They exhibit great adaptability to various soil types and environmental conditions. "Sweet potatoes can thrive in diverse soil types due to their adaptability. The hot and dry climate is ideal for their growth." read more

In the first week of June, there was significant rainfall in some of the Austrian potato growing areas. In regions like Burgenland, early potatoes have been harvested for the past two weeks. However, due to the wet conditions, harvesting dates will inevitably be delayed. Nevertheless, we read more

Representing over a quarter of the world's population and with an estimated $450 billion in spending power, Gen Z (aged 18-28) offers a significant opportunity to cultivate lifelong fans of potatoes. This demographic has the potential to drive sustained growth and increase demand for potatoes. Thankfully, Potatoes USA is well-positioned to capitalize on this opportunity. read more

Washington State, USA, is known for having the highest potato yield per acre globally. More than 300 farmers grow potatoes across an area of over 160,000 acres in the region. The annual harvest in Washington State averages 30 tons per acre, which is double the average yield in the United States. read more

The Mintec Benchmark Prices for English white potatoes were £680/MT on 4th June, marking an 81.3% increase year-on-year. This surge was fueled by the limited availability of the small 2023 crop. As a result of tight stocks, buyers are encountering a range of prices this week, from £650/MT to £730/MT for English white potatoes. read more

The retail sales volume of potatoes in the U.S. saw a 5.6% increase in January-March 2024 compared to the same period last year, with dollar sales also rising by 4.4% to nearly $4.6 billion. This growth was observed across all categories of potatoes, signaling a robust overall performance. read more

The Mintec Benchmark Price for Dutch processed potatoes increased by 26.7% month-on-month to €475/MT in May. Market sources indicate that prices are still on the rise due to the growing possibility of a delayed harvest caused by wet plantings, putting additional pressure on the already limited 2023 potato stocks. read more

"Last year, the potato yields in Switzerland were quite disappointing, and this year there was a shortage of seed potatoes. However, Daniel Kottmann of Kottmann Kartoffeln from Switzerland mentioned, 'the procurement of seed potatoes went pretty well for me.' He grows various types of potatoes on his farm." read more

A prototype of a robot, utilizing advanced PLC technologies, artificial intelligence, computer vision, capable of identifying and removing weeds from agricultural fields that threaten potato crops in the Fucino Valley: a tangible example of the use of technology. read more

The wet spring is currently causing a lot of unrest among potato growers. In the Netherlands and Belgium, some areas are already talking about a disaster, as a lot of produce has not yet been planted. It's understandable that there are concerns, says Jan Van Luchene of Bruwier Potatoes, but the read more

Egipt has reduced its potato exports to Russia, leading to a rise in market prices. However, the situation is expected to improve soon as new potatoes from domestic fields are set to enter the market, as stated by Alexey Krasilnikov, the executive director of the Potato Union. read more

On average, 76 hectares of agricultural land were cultivated per farm, an increase of 3 hectares compared to 2020. read more

The leading European organizations in the sector are raising the alarm: European potato production is at risk due to the re-emergence of late blight. That's why key players in the sector are proposing an action plan, which was presented today in Brussels. Potato late blight is the most destructive disease of potatoes. read more

Growers in Ireland are close to finishing their potato planting season, with hopes for better weather during the June Bank Holiday. The last 12 months have brought many challenges for potato cultivation, such as delays in planting and harvesting. read more

The increasing demand for mashed potatoes has led Branston to open what it claims is the largest mash factory in Britain. read more

A recovery in price levels can still be observed with fresh vegetables (-4%), although not to the same extent as in the previous month of March (-15%). With a five percent increase in demand, this results in stagnant sales for vegetables in April 2024. read more

Peru, known as the birthplace of the potato, is home to a wide variety of this important tuber. The country's potato production, mainly centered in its mountainous regions, makes up 95% of its output. Among these, "native or colorful potatoes" hold particular significance. read more

Potato Parcel, founded by Alex Craig, offers an unconventional service where customers can send messages on potatoes instead of traditional cards. This novel idea, which started in 2015, gained significant attention after Craig and his partner Riad Bekhit presented it on "Shark Tank," revealing read more

Kenya and the Netherlands have been collaborating for a decade to enhance the potato sector in Kenya. The partnership has involved substantial investments from companies in both countries, focusing on various aspects of the potato value chain, including seed potatoes and storage facilities. read more

"Gathering diversity, nurturing hope": this is the theme of the first International Potato Day, which will be held on Thursday, May 30. The event was officially established by the FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. read more