Romagnoli F.lli S.p.A., among the main Italian operators in the processing and marketing of potatoes and horticultural products, successfully completed the 2025/26 potato campaign in May. Despite lower yields compared to the campaign read more

At the meeting on June 5th, Unapa, the Emilia-Romagna Region, and the commercial operators who signed the Framework Agreement for the sale of fresh consumption potatoes participated, confirming the strategic role of the supply chain in the national agri-food sector. With the closing... read more

The potato supply chain closed the 2025-2026 commercial campaign with overall positive results, despite production difficulties and tensions in the European market. This was revealed during the meeting organized by Cepa, the coordinator of the Potato Exchange in Bologna, in collaboration. read more

The early potato harvest has begun in three well-known production regions in the UK: Ayrshire, Pembrokeshire, and the Sandlings area of Suffolk. Farmers in these areas have started to harvest their crops, and the potatoes are being washed, packed, and delivered to retailers within 24 hours of being harvested. In Suffolk, read more

Romagnoli F.lli S.p.A., among the main Italian companies active in the processing and marketing of potatoes and fruit and vegetable products, has obtained the renewal of the Legality Rating issued by the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM), achieving a high score. read more

Senegal continues to struggle with post-harvest losses in onions, potatoes, and other vegetables due to limited storage capacity, high temperatures, and seasonal oversupply. Research cited by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) shows that onion losses typically average around 40%, but can increase to as much as 60%. read more

Brothers Gerwin and Rudi Luimes from Marknesse cultivate seed potatoes, ware potatoes, onions, chicory, carrots, and wheat on approximately 175 hectares in the Noordoostpolder. Despite the current low agricultural commodity prices, Gerwin Luimes remains composed. "Fortunately, we read more

An oversupply of potatoes in the European Union continues to put pressure on producer prices, impacting growers in Poland and Hungary due to the weaker market conditions. According to Világgazdaság, potato prices in Hungary saw a significant increase between 2021 and 2023 before taking a downward turn. read more

Potatoes from the UK are now allowed to be exported to the Canary Islands after restrictions related to the presence of the Colorado beetle in crops were lifted. read more

Irish potato prices in Nigeria have risen due to increased production costs, insecurity in production areas, inflation, and supply constraints. In markets such as Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, baskets of Irish potatoes are being sold for between ₦8,000 and ₦10,000 (US$5.06-6.33). - Olufemi read more

The organizations representing France's main field crop sectors - wheat, corn, beetroot, and potatoes - have responded to the National Assembly's adoption of the proposed law aimed at lowering cadmium thresholds in phosphate fertilizers. On June 3rd, French MPs passed the bill "to protect French read more

A new survey of British potato growers has revealed low confidence for the upcoming season due to increasing costs, policy uncertainty, labor shortages, and pest and disease pressures. However, confidence levels improve when growers consider the future. The survey was carried out by GB Potatoes and... read more

Tesco has introduced a new type of burger bun made with real mashed potatoes, called Potato Burger Rolls. According to Tesco, this is the first time a supermarket in the UK has offered buns made with real mashed potatoes instead of potato flakes. This new product aims to enhance summer BBQs with a unique twist. Source: tescoplc.com read more