Potatoes

Po 20 latach współpracy, Quik's Quality Potatoes i OptiServe postanowili pójść o krok dalej. Trzeci sorter Xcalibur, będący częścią nowej linii produkcyjnej specjalności ziemniaczanych, został niedawno zainstalowany w fabryce Quik's w Holandii. Ta firma rodzinna może teraz rozszerzyć swoją. read more

The assortment was still mainly made up of local table potatoes, with a wide range of varieties available. Deliveries from neighboring countries, as reported by the German BLE, also helped to supplement the product selection. The overall quality was impressive, although in Hamburg, domestic Annabelle potatoes were an exception. read more

The demand in the retail sector is stable, with orders for the busy Christmas season currently being fulfilled. There are ongoing reports of quality issues at the store level, but demand for pre-packaged, high-quality products remains strong. The food service industry has not fully recovered yet. read more

After an industry-government meeting on Potato mop-top virus (PMTV) held in Melbourne on 18 November 2025, it was agreed that Ausveg would convene a working group to address trade and market access issues linked to restrictions on the movement of potato produce after the detection of PMTV. read more

The sweet potato, which originates from the sandy soils of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, has extended its presence across Spain as demand grows. Fresh consumption has risen from just over 4 kilograms per person per year to about 6 kilograms. This change is partly attributed to the fact that many consumers now prefer it over other vegetables. read more

The campaign of 2025/2026 is considered a pivotal moment for the French potato industry, as stated in a press release by France's national interprofessional body for the fresh potato sector (CNIPT). The area dedicated to storing potatoes continues to see significant growth, with a 25% increase since 2023 and a 15% rise compared to 2024. read more

W 2025 roku Ukraina zanotowała silne plony warzyw, zwłaszcza ziemniaków i cebuli. Chociaż spowodowało to obniżenie cen detalicznych, znacząco zmniejszyło marże rolników. Według Andrija Maruszczaka, Dyrektora Handlowego Van Dijk Technics, rentowność produkcji warzyw w

In 2025, Ukraine recorded strong vegetable harvests, particularly for potatoes and onions. While this resulted in lower retail prices, it significantly reduced farmers' margins. According to Andrii Marushchak, Commercial Director of Van Dijk Technics, the profitability of vegetable production in read more

Koszty życia zmuszają coraz więcej konsumentów do jedzenia w domu, co przyczynia się do zwiększonej konsumpcji ziemniaków. Według dyrektora zarządzającego Wilson's Country, Lewisa Cunninghama, ten trend utrzymuje się przez cały rok. "Ludzie jedzą mniej na mieście ze względu na związane z tym koszty. Ale" read more

Ceny cebuli w Bangladeszu pozostały wysokie pomimo zezwolenia rządu na import z Indii w celu ograniczenia rosnących kosztów. W ciągu ostatnich sześciu dni cebula napływała codziennie przez porty lądowe, ale ceny detaliczne prawie się nie zmieniły. W ramach działań mających na celu stabilizację rynku, rząd... read more

Wholesale sales of potatoes and other key vegetables, commonly known as the "borscht set," decreased by approximately 25-30% in Moldova this autumn, despite stable or decreasing prices, as reported by Logos Press. Market operators faced challenges in selling carrots at 4-4.5 lei/kg. read more

The global potato industry is mourning the loss of Dr. Hubert Zandstra, who served as the Director General of the International Potato Center from 1991 to 2005. Under his leadership, CIP broadened its focus from potato research to also include sweet potatoes, Andean roots and tubers, and natural resource management. read more