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The 2025/26 season for Egyptian sweet potatoes is about to begin in a few days. The industry has experienced a consistent growth in production volume in the past few years, leading to concerns about the ability to meet demand while also preserving the value of the product. Price fluctuations have been a significant issue in the last two seasons, with several challenges arising. read more

The current Egyptian sweet potato season has faced more challenges compared to the last season, causing delays in some shipments, according to Rayan El Sawy, Chairman of the fresh produce exporter Egyptian Emirati Import & Export: "This sweet potato season was more challenging than previous seasons in Egypt, due to..." read more

The Changjiang Li Autonomous County in China's Hainan province has incorporated scientific innovations to improve the export of sweet potatoes. Local farmers are using advanced healing chambers to repair damaged sweet potatoes before they are sent for international distribution. "Sweet potato skins are delicate and easily" read more

Egypt is steadily making progress towards a new seasonal milestone in sweet potato exports to the UK, showing consistent growth in shipments, as reported by EastFruit. Data indicates that in the first nine months of the current marketing year (July–June), Egypt exported nearly 55,000 tons of sweet potatoes. read more

Talking trees powered by artificial intelligence (AI), drought-resistant crops, and sweet potatoes sprouting among flowers — the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show is embracing the future with an emphasis on innovation and climate change adaptation. Scheduled to run for five days from May 13 to May 19, the event will showcase a variety of groundbreaking ideas and solutions. read more

Uganda has restored direct air connections with the United Kingdom, ending nearly a decade without such links, reports FPC. The route, which began operations in May 2025, provides dedicated cargo capacity for exporting fresh produce such as bananas, avocados, chillies, fine beans, and sweet potatoes. read more

The sandy soils of Malaga, Huelva, and the municipality of Guardamar in the province of Alicante are ideal for cultivating sweet potatoes. In Spain, regular potatoes are more popular, but in other countries like Italy and the United Kingdom, sweet potato consumption is also common. read more

Growers and shippers are still dealing with a limited supply of sweet potatoes from North Carolina. "The crop quality remains high, and we may need to adjust specifications towards the end of the season to ensure we can manage the crop," says Josh Wright from 3 Star Produce. read more

Martin Oudenes from My Roots & More finished the Egyptian sweet potato season in early April last year, but he continues to offer produce from Egypt. "Despite a slight decline in quality, the high prices allow us to deliver good quality produce. There have also been periods when prices were lower. read more

Bako Sweet is entering the West Coast Produce Show with strong momentum, surpassing others in the category in terms of both dollar and volume growth, as reported by Circana data. As the top sweet potato brand in the U.S. in terms of dollar sales, Bako Sweet is assisting retail partners in achieving Thanksgiving-level success. read more

Batata doce is a root vegetable that has become increasingly popular in Europe. Pat Fitzgerald, CEO of NativaLand Ireland, notes that imports of sweet potatoes into the European Union are on the rise, with a growing emphasis on sourcing from Egypt and South Africa. read more

Calls from overseas are coming in for North Carolina sweet potatoes. Kristi Hocutt of Triple J Produce mentioned that she is receiving inquiries from Europe for supply. "This indicates that Egypt and Spain are currently out of supply," she stated. "Honduras may have not started yet either." On the domestic front, demand remains steady. read more

In the Landes region of France, a new crop may be emerging. Fermes Larrère is looking to adjust its crops to climate change. Over the past few years, producers at Fermes Larrère have been testing out new crops like ginger and sweet potatoes. The most recent addition is a variety of citrus fruits. read more

Embrapa has initiated a groundbreaking space farming experiment involving sweet potatoes and chickpeas, which are being cultivated in suborbital conditions as part of a Blue Origin mission launched on April 14. This research is a collaboration between Embrapa and the Brazilian Space Agency under the Space Farming Brazil Network. read more

PURO FINCA and CAM Agroindustry have teamed up to launch a collaborative effort aimed at enhancing Colombia's position in the European sweet potato market. The companies aim to cultivate 500 hectares of sweet potatoes by 2025, with a strong emphasis on fresh exports as well as processed products like flour, starch, and frozen items. read more

The partner of the event is the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). One of the main topics is the cultivation of fruits and vegetables in Africa. Additionally, practical session units will focus on sweet potatoes, bananas, and nuts. read more

The partner of the event is the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). One of the main topics is the cultivation of fruits and vegetables in Africa. Additionally, practical sessions will focus on sweet potatoes, bananas, and nuts. read more

Daniel Badger from Vitafresh said, "The sweet potato market is currently very active. With the Egyptian season ending and limited US supplies, there is a shortage. There is also not much coming from Honduras, and sweet potatoes from South America are expensive." Vitafresh is aiming to address the supply gap. read more

Bako Sweet® is helping retailers enhance their sweet potato displays to boost sales this Easter. The brand aims to make this year a record-breaker by providing convenience, popular flavors, and a variety of options to customers across the country. Retailers should focus on creating vibrant, impactful displays. read more