As the campaign nears its end, Novella potatoes continue to be a key player in Italian fields and on tables. A symbol of seasonality and quality, they represent a crucial moment for the national potato sector. In particular, for Selenella, a leading entity in the industry. read more

Both fruits and vegetables increase sales by three percent compared to the previous year. However, the revenue results vary greatly due to contrasting price developments. read more

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The TRIP (Transformative Reduced Input in Potatoes) project, a three-year research initiative focused on developing sustainable methods for potato cultivation, is now in its final year. The project aims to reduce the use of inorganic nutrients, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and energy. read more

Peru is the leading consumer of potatoes in Latin America, with an average of 96 kilos per person consumed annually. This is an increase from the 86 kilos consumed two decades ago, but still below the historical peak of over 100 kilos per person in the 1960s. However, this increase in consumption does not necessarily mean there is strategic growth. read more

The potato harvest in Castile and Leon has just begun. This year, the supply is higher than last year, leading to tighter prices. After three years of historically high prices, this situation could encourage increased consumption of fresh potatoes in households. read more

GB Potatoes has launched a new initiative in collaboration with the British Potato Trade Association (BPTA) to support the skills and knowledge development of upcoming growers, leaders, and industry experts. read more

The domestic consumption of potatoes and retail sales continue to be slow. The warm weather this summer has impacted sales. Although sales of Queens were initially reported to be strong, they have also decreased this week. It is expected that sales of potatoes through food service channels will be positive. read more

Rosia unexpectedly reduced its imports of Chinese potatoes in June, marking the first decline after eight consecutive months of growth, according to Chinese customs data reviewed by RIA Novosti. In June, Russian buyers purchased 31,200 tons of potatoes from China, 12.4% less than in May. read more

In the past three seasons, potato cultivation in Poland, with a primary focus on processing and seed potatoes, has faced challenges. The high prices in neighboring regions have limited imports, leading to market instability and putting pressure on buyers to accept lower-quality tubers. read more

The dynamic landscape of potato cultivation has undergone significant changes due to climate variations, evolving trade practices within Europe, and shifting consumer preferences towards processed potatoes. These shifts will be discussed at the professional conference "Current Issues and Practices of Seed Potato Propagation." read more