Potatoes

The new EU campaign on agriculture and sustainability has started and its name is Potatoes Forever!, promoted in Italy by UNAPA, Unione Nazionale tra le Associazioni dei Produttori di Patate, and in France by CNIPT, Comité National Interprofessionnel de la Pomme de Terre,
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In the Ukrainian market, the range of vegetables is expanding. Shortages of summer vegetables and high demand have raised their prices. Young beetroot is offered for 1-1.20 euros, carrots sell for 1.50 euros. Young potatoes and onions cost around 1 euro. Expensive garlic is sold for up to 3
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Egypt continues to hold the position of the second biggest supplier of sweet potatoes to the Dutch market, as reported by EastFruit. In addition, unlike many other supplying countries, Egypt has been increasing its sweet potato exports to the Netherlands year by year. read more

Egypt continues to hold the position of the second biggest supplier of sweet potatoes to the Dutch market, as reported by EastFruit. In addition, unlike many other supplying countries, Egypt has been increasing its sweet potato exports to the Netherlands year by year. read more

Potato processors continue to face challenges in sourcing materials, and the limited supply they can secure comes at a high price. The Mintec Benchmark Prices for Processing Potatoes EXW Netherlands were assessed at €575/mt on 27th June 2023, representing a 202% year-on-year increase.
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The sweet potato campaign kicks off on July 15 in Egypt, on a background of strong demand and increased production, announces Amr Kadah, export manager at HB Group For Import And Export. read more

South African Cape Sweet organic sweet potatoes are widely available at the Dutch company Organic Cape again. "These sweet potatoes are of excellent quality. Once harvested, they're kept in cold storage for two weeks to reach top quality and shelf life," says Organic Cape's Leo Stoker. read more

Although efforts to promote potato cultivation in Namibia are intensifying, the production of this crop is still insufficient for the nation’s demand, so imports are necessary. Potatoes are one of the crops on the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) special list that are open for importation
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Australia’s potato and onion category player Mitolo Family Farms has partnered with Coles as well as global innovators in sustainable packaging solutions Detpak to create what is believed to be Australia’s first kerbside recyclable paper bag for fresh potatoes. read more

According to the data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, Spain devoted 61,922 hectares to producing potatoes in 2023, i.e. 2.5% fewer hectares than in 2022. read more

Morocco has a well-organized potato production structure but relies on imports of seed potatoes for it, as reported by EastFruit. Imports of seed potatoes had been growing in Morocco and reached their at least five-year high of 60,000 tonnes in the MY 2022/23! read more

Morocco has a well-organized potato production structure but relies on imports of seed potatoes for it, as reported by EastFruit. Imports of seed potatoes had been growing in Morocco and reached their at least five-year high of 60,000 tonnes in the MY 2022/23! read more

While it was already possible for consumers to find Delicatesse potatoes around Easter thanks to the greenhouse crops, HDC Lamotte began harvesting its field Delicatesse potatoes at the end of May. “We had a late start because of the drought and the lack of high temperatures, but we are still
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Food shoppers who visit supermarkets and grocery stores see several potato varieties stacked in produce aisles, but not many people can say they truly know the differences between white potatoes and sweet potatoes apart from color and taste. Are white potatoes “better” for health-conscious
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According to the National Statistics Bureau, since the beginning of June, cabbage has significantly decreased in price (by 9.3%) as well as onions. read more

On a potato farm located north of Paris, the first new potatoes will be harvested at the beginning of August, and the last potato stocks from the previous campaign have just been sold. “We planted a month ago so it is far too early to say anything about the early season trends. On the other
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Mitolo Family Farms has launched a new kerbside recyclable paper bag for its premium Gourmandine potatoes offering. read more

The marketing of potatoes from the previous harvest is currently in its absolutely final phase. "Our warehouses are largely cleared, about three to four weeks earlier than usual. We will not be able to offer early potatoes in relevant quantities until mid-July. Accordingly, we are currently
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The potato market is very uncertain. "The big question is whether there will be enough French fries and export potatoes in the coming weeks to close the gap between the old and new harvests. Mother Nature will answer that. This weather holding for the next six to eight weeks or it becoming
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Zerbinatil launches new Burger'Z on the market: three quinoa recipes: Quinoa, carrots and sweet potatoes, Quinoa broccoli and courgettes, Quinoa, spinach and cabbage. read more