Sweet potatoes

North Carolina is experiencing an increase in the cultivation of newer varieties of sweet potatoes.

2024-06-28 00:00

Mimo że w tej chwili temperatura w Karolinie Północnej jest wysoka i sucha, pogoda wczesnego tego miesiąca była korzystna dla producentów batatów. "Na początku czerwca i do teraz nie było takiej pogody, aby przeniesienie sadzonek mogło się zakorzenić. Dlatego jesteśmy tak daleko w procesie sadzenia uprawy, jak nigdy dotąd." read more

"Nasze bataty są skoncentrowane na rynku izraelskim, ponieważ eksport nie przynosi dobrych cen."

2024-06-11 00:00

Izraeli grower and exporter of sweet potatoes, Carmy Exports, are now focusing solely on supplying this product to their domestic market. This decision was made due to the high input costs in Israel, which have made exporting sweet potatoes less profitable for them. "We are producing for the read more

"Ostatnio pogoda była dobra, a bataty są obfite."

2024-06-07 00:00

Sweet potatoes are cultivated all across Vietnam, from the northern to the southern regions. They exhibit great adaptability to various soil types and environmental conditions. "Sweet potatoes can thrive in diverse soil types due to their adaptability. The hot and dry climate is ideal for their growth." read more

There is a greater supply of sweet potatoes available right now compared to last year.

2024-05-24 00:00

Ruch słodkich ziemniaków był interesujący w tym roku. "Mieliśmy naprawdę udane Święto Dziękczynienia, co było dla nas zaskoczeniem" - mówi Kristi Hocutt z Triple J Produce. "Potem mieliśmy umiarkowany pierwszy kwartał, a teraz zaczynamy trochę nabierać tempa. Jednak słyszę, że ludzie w read more

McDonald's sweet potato ice cream delights

2024-05-23 00:00

McDonald's has brought back its sweet potato-flavored ice cream in Singapore, which was initially introduced in Hong Kong in 2016. This distinctive dessert is part of a limited-time menu and includes the chain's traditional soft-serve ice cream combined with the unique taste of purple sweet potatoes, famous for their vibrant violet color. read more

Exploring the potential of purple sweet potatoes in gastric ulcer treatment

2024-05-13 00:00

Badanie przeprowadzone na Uniwersytecie Naukowo-Technicznym w Tianjinie w Chinach zajęło się potencjałem terapeutycznym polisacharydów ekstrahowanych z fioletowych ziemniaków (PSP) w leczeniu wrzodów żołądka wywołanych przez etanol u myszy. Badanie wykazało, że PSP znacząco zmniejszyło kwasowość żołądka. read more

The global market overview for sweet potatoes.

2024-04-12 00:00

The demand for sweet potatoes in Europe remains strong as summer approaches. Some markets are transitioning to increased local production, although cheaper imports from Egypt are still dominating many markets. Egypt has experienced growing demand from various markets, in addition to strong local consumption. read more

"W Brazylii musimy wyrzucać dużo, dużo batatów"

2024-04-10 00:00

The drought that affected many parts of Brazil earlier this year has caused producers in the country to observe numerous quality issues on sweet potatoes, including "holes and scratches on the skin," resulting in significant rejections for exports, primarily to Europe. Cassiano Berol, from the Brazilian exporter, commented on this situation. read more

UK: access to f&h is going to be a luxury

2024-04-02 00:00

A recent survey by OnePoll provides further positive evidence that Britons are increasing their consumption of fruit and vegetables, with 73% saying they are eating more leafy greens, 62% more salad and 68% eating more root vegetables such as sweet potatoes and carrots.

A recent survey by OnePoll found that Britons are increasing their consumption of fruit and vegetables, with 73% saying they are eating more leafy greens, 62% more salad and 68% eating more root vegetables such as sweet potatoes and carrots. read more

"Twenty years ago, I was one of the first to market sweet potatoes in Europe"

2024-03-28 00:00

My Roots & More is the newest branch on the Dutch root vegetable import and export market tree. "But it's one that's been growing and flourishing for over 20 years," Martin Oudenes points out. He started his home office in the Netherlands on February 1st to focus on marketing root vegetables,
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"Prime market for limes due to spring weather and low volumes from Brazil"

2024-03-27 00:00

In 2017, Green Goose was founded by Christiaan van der Goes, specializing in supplying the European market with sweet potatoes. In December 2023, Green Goose Exotics was established by Christiaan, in collaboration with Marc de Bruijn. "The goal is to achieve something similar with exotic fruits,… read more

Deadly storm had minimal impact on Brazil's fresh produce sector

2024-03-26 00:00

The fresh produce sector in Brazil is relieved that the heavy rains that led to this past weekend's deadly landslides and mudslides, mainly in the North of the country, has not had a damaging impact on crops. Some sweet potatoes, melons and mango fields have been affected, producers and
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European demand for Brazilian sweet potatoes grows

2024-03-01 00:00

Demand for sweet potatoes (or yams) from Brazil has increased in Europe. Cassiano Berol, of Brazilian export company Agricola Plantar explains: 'Due to the challenges resulting from the drought in Europe, particularly in Spain and Portugal, both potato producers
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Sweet potatoes from Brazil enjoy rising demand in Europe

2024-03-01 00:00

Demand for sweet potatoes from Brazil has grown in Europe. Cassiano Berol, from the Brazilian exporter Agrícola Plantar, explains that, "because of the complications arising from the drought in Europe, in particular in Spain and Portugal, which are both sweet potato producers, and the recent rains, the demand for sweet potatoes has increased in Europe.
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Growing European demand for Brazil’s sweet potatoes

2024-02-28 00:00

Demand for sweet potatoes from Brazil has grown in Europe. Cassiano Berol, from the Brazilian exporter Agricola Plantar: "Due to the challenges with drought in Europe, with Spain and Portugal, who are both sweet potato producers, and recent heavy rains in Honduras, which is also an important
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Why North Carolina sweet potato pricing could strengthen

2024-02-28 00:00

The overall supply of North Carolina sweet potatoes is less compared to this time last year. "We had a lot smaller crop in 2023 than we did in 2022 and we ended up getting the entire 2022 crop moved quicker. So the inventory is down," says Thomas Joyner, president of Nash Produce read more

Eosta develops next stage of Natural Branding

2024-02-16 18:00

Dutch Organics specialist Eosta has announced a new development in the world of Natural Branding: Inverted Natural Branding. read more

"Egyptian sweet potato sales are volatile again"

2024-02-07 00:00

Egypt dominated the sweet potato market for the past few months, but recently, supply has been scarce. "Egypt has already sent most of its volume, but we expect to receive sweet potatoes from there until at least June-July, just like last season," says Robert Voskamp of the Dutch company Rola
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Climate change influences horticulture in Hungary: new crops emerge, tomato prices drop

2024-02-05 00:00

Climate change is reshaping Hungary's horticulture, with new crops such as figs, kiwi, and sweet potatoes becoming increasingly feasible, says Ferenc Apáti, the head of FruitVeB, Hungary's largest fruit and vegetable growers' alliance. A decade and a half ago, no one in Hungary was planting
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Egypt’s sweet success in sweet potatoes. Exports to EU soar in MY 2023/24

2024-01-27 00:00

Egyptian sweet potato exporters have had a remarkable start to the current season, as they have significantly boosted their shipments to the EU from July to November 2023, according to EastFruit . They have also set the stage for breaking their own record of sweet potato exports to the European
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