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

Syntagma na rynku ziemniaków w Belgii pozostaje niezmienione. Kilka miesięcy temu Jan Van Luchene z Bruwier Potatoes wyraził obawy, że nie będzie perspektyw, jeśli nie wydarzą się szalone rzeczy z tegorocznym plonem, ale te skrajności faktycznie się nie pojawiły. read more

Speakers at a seminar on GB Potatoes during the British Potato Event in Harrogate discussed the challenges and opportunities that will influence future potato consumption in the UK and global markets. Professor David Hughes highlighted that the current per capita potato consumption in the UK is approximately 70 kilograms per year. read more

Pizzoli, an Italian reference point in the world of potatoes, thanks to Sky Brand Solutions, the department of Sky Media, is once again among the official partners of MasterChef Italia, the Sky Original cooking show produced by Endemol Shine Italy. read more

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The maincrop potato harvest in Northern Ireland for 2025 is reported to be 95% complete, as stated by agronomist Richard Owens from Co. Down. He mentioned to Agriland that the very wet ground conditions will postpone the lifting of the remaining potatoes until January or February. Owens commented, "The 2025 growing season has been one of." read more

To Mr. Thanasis Liakopoulos, manager of the Greek packing company ALKA from Nevrokopi, Greece's most important potato-cultivating zone, it seems that it is not a good season underway for Greek potatoes. "Stocks are still very high at the end of the first third of December, more than 50%. Sales are." read more

Ceny słodkich ziemniaków z Karoliny Północnej są nieco niższe w porównaniu do tego samego czasu zeszłego roku. "Ceny są nieco niższe, ponieważ w tym roku jest większe dostępne zaopatrzenie. Będzie również więcej dostępnych ziemniaków, gdyż zbiorów będą lepsze i większe zapasy podczas lata" - mówi Matt Solana, wiceprezes. read more

"It is a challenging potato season. There are a lot of potatoes, and the quality is worse than last year," says Michiel Meijering of potato wholesaler Landjuweel. "I therefore expect many growers will be eager to get their product out of the sheds, because during storage the quality will not" read more

In the period from January to September 2025, Azerbaijan imported 7.17 tons of sweet potatoes worth US$10,380. This indicates a 72% decrease in value and an 88% decrease in volume compared to the same period in 2024, as reported by ABC.AZ citing data from the State Statistics Committee. read more

Egypt is consistently improving its status as a leading global provider of fresh fruits and vegetables. The increasing demand in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, along with seasonal shortages in other regions, are fueling the country's fast-growing export industry. Publicly accessible data on production is also contributing to this trend. read more

Potatoes are increasingly being recognized as a high-efficiency crop that can provide food, ingredients, and bio-based applications. However, their full potential is still underutilized in many regions, including North America. Despite their ability to produce high yields per hectare and adapt to diverse climates, their broader benefits are not fully realized. read more

The reduced supply of sweet potatoes in Spain is causing demand and prices to remain very high, as the product is becoming more popular each year. "Adverse weather conditions, including phenomena like droughts, have hindered the planting of an adequate amount of sweet potatoes in the main producing areas." read more

M&S has introduced a new variety of potatoes into over 200 stores across the UK through a partnership with Home Farm Nacton, based in Suffolk. The farm, situated on the Orwell Park Estate, is supplying celebration potatoes, which have a patterned skin and yellow flesh that are well-suited for roasting, boiling, or. read more