Potatoes

The Bonicoop project, led by the Valencian Institute of Agricultural Research in partnership with La Unió Llauradora i Ramadera and Semilleros Cucala Agrícola S.L., is progressing in the development of a comprehensive model for sustainable and competitive sweet potato production. read more

A low-carbon concept farm in Lincolnshire has successfully harvested its first commercial potato crop for the UK retail market in collaboration with Tesco and Branston. The project, launched last year, aims to trial production methods that minimize carbon emissions and contribute to achieving net-zero targets. read more

Growing consumption even on a mature product, return of bulk sales, increasingly segmented supply, recovery of surfaces after difficult years but with various uncertainties on the climatic and phytosanitary fronts, in addition to a European context marked by surplus and high stocks. read more

A pioneering low-carbon concept farm in Lincolnshire has successfully harvested its first crop of highly sustainable potatoes, which will be available in Tesco stores across the UK starting this week. read more

Historycznie popyt na bataty osiąga szczyt w okresie świątecznym, z kolejnym wzrostem w okresie Wielkanocy. Dzięki strategicznym inicjatywom marketingowym, pakietom convenience i edukacji konsumentów, kategoria obserwuje wzrost popytu przez cały rok. "To bardzo ekscytujące widzieć bataty" read more

After the "change of skin" emerged in the first part of the in-depth analysis on potatoes released in yesterday's newsletter (for more in-depth information click here), where the smaller formats and brand stand out among the protagonists, the second part of the analysis delves into the direction. read more

The recent rainfall in Morocco has had an immediate impact on planting decisions. In the Berkane region, located in the eastern part of the country, which has been suffering from drought, growers welcomed the rain with enthusiasm. It is still too early to see this reflected in citrus... read more

The weather conditions have caused delays in planting potatoes in early regions like Sicily, Puglia, and Campania in Italy, as well as in certain areas of Greece, Spain, and Portugal, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

The weather conditions have delayed the planting of potatoes in regions like Sicily, Puglia, and Campania in Italy, as well as in some areas of Greece, Spain, and Portugal over the past few weeks and months. Due to this, we might experience a lower yield than usual in the early harvest. read more

Four Seasons Fruit Supply is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. "We started as a specialist in citrus, grapes, and exotics, and we continue to focus on these products today," says Medhat Samir. "Our exotic range includes sweet potatoes, avocados, mangoes, limes, ginger, and pomegranates." read more

AgriCoat NatureSeal provides natural edible coatings for protecting fresh produce both before and after harvest, including Semperfresh coatings which are specifically formulated to prolong the storage and shelf-life of whole fruits and vegetables. Earlier this month, the company attended the Fruit Trade Show. read more

The weight of the potato category in the fruit and vegetable department requires a thorough analysis of the dynamics influencing economic results. Observing sales performances in supermarkets over time is essential to understanding the situation. read more

Potato production is increasingly shifting towards data-driven management as farmers incorporate artificial intelligence, robotics, and sensor networks into their field operations. Given the sensitivity of potatoes to bruising, soil conditions, and moisture levels, real-time systems are being employed to minimize mechanical damage... read more

Sales of table potatoes continue to be disappointing, as food prices remain unchanged. Additionally, there is a decline in quality, with issues such as silver scurf and increasing storage pressure causing specific problems. High quality is now the main factor influencing the market, as shipments with varying or lower quality are... read more

Warnez is introducing its range of unwashed potatoes under the Mariënhof brand to retail shelves. The trend towards local and fresh produce is increasing, and Warnez is responding with this new product line. "Warnez is, and will continue to be, primarily a specialist in washed potatoes. That is our" read more

Podravka Agri, a part of Croatia's Podravka food and pharmaceuticals group, plans to increase its potato production area in 2026 as a result of a cooperation agreement with the domestic chips and snacks producer Kanaan. The company will expand the area dedicated to processing potatoes to 77 hectares. read more