According to EastFruit, Egypt has strengthened its presence in the German sweet potato import market, surpassing competitors like the United States, China, Spain, and the Netherlands. In 2025, Germany imported 16,100 tons of sweet potatoes from Egypt, amounting to over €18 million (US$19.4 million). read more

Egypt has firmly established itself as the dominant player in Germany’s sweet potato market, surpassing traditional suppliers including the United States, China, Spain, and the Netherlands, according to EastFruit. Germany imported 16,100 tons of Egyptian sweet potatoes in 2025, valued at more. read more

The supply of sweet potatoes from North Carolina is becoming increasingly limited. This is due to a smaller crop in 2024, which was impacted by tropical storms that season. "Many of us had to use sweet potatoes from the 2025 crop to meet orders and recover from the shortage caused by the 2024 crop." read more

Elea Technology GmbH is pleased to introduce the newest product in its PEF Advantage system lineup: the Elea PEF Advantage C 2000-600. This system features a treatment channel of 600 × 600 mm and is specifically designed for the industrial processing of large-caliber crops like sugar beet, sugar cane, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. read more

The European Commission has approved the requested increases in unitary aid for local agricultural production under the POSEI program by the Government of the Canary Islands. These changes have been incorporated into the POSEI 2026 program. The program allocates €243.96 million (US$263.48 million) for the year 2026. read more

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The Bonicoop project, led by the Valencian Institute of Agricultural Research in partnership with La Unió Llauradora i Ramadera and Semilleros Cucala Agrícola S.L., is progressing in the development of a comprehensive model for sustainable and competitive sweet potato production. read more

Four Seasons Fruit Supply is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. "We started as a specialist in citrus, grapes, and exotics, and we continue to focus on these products today," says Medhat Samir. "Our exotic range includes sweet potatoes, avocados, mangoes, limes, ginger, and pomegranates." read more

Ceny batatów osiągają historyczne maksima w tym miesiącu w USA. "W zeszłym roku, mimo bardzo niskiego plonu, ceny pozostały wciąż bardzo rozsądne. Wygląda na to, że w tym roku mamy do czynienia z inną sytuacją" - mówi Harris S. Cutler z Race-West Company, Inc. "Popyt jest tak duży" read more

Przewiduje się, że dostawy słodkich ziemniaków z Północnej Karoliny przebiegną bez problemów z kolejnego na kolejny sezon. „Jesteśmy w dobrym miejscu, ale nie w doskonałym” - mówi Josh Wright z firmy 3 Star Produce. „Jednakże, dzięki późniejszemu wejściu na rynek eksportowy, zapasy zostały na tyle utrzymane, że nie odczuwamy ogromnych...” read more

The supply of sweet potatoes from North Carolina has been steady this season. While yields have increased compared to the 2024 season, they are still lower than historical averages. "After facing difficult conditions in 2024, weather patterns once again posed challenges during the 2025 growing season. read more

Wouw Agro, located in the Netherlands, has recently implemented a new packing line for sweet potatoes, significantly increasing its processing capacity. The company, originally focused on growing and washing potatoes and onions, has now evolved into a complete service provider in the potato and onion supply chain, covering everything from cultivation and washing to... read more

The Greek sweet potato trading season is progressing smoothly, despite facing a harvest delay. "In Ilia, one of the two sweet potato growing regions in Greece, we completed the harvest one month later than usual. Normally, the harvest finishes in early October, but due to persistent read more

The sweet potato, which originates from the sandy soils of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, has extended its presence across Spain as demand grows. Fresh consumption has risen from just over 4 kilograms per person per year to about 6 kilograms. This change is partly attributed to the fact that many consumers now prefer it over other vegetables. read more

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

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

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

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

The demand for niche vegetable crops in Ukraine is increasing, especially for sweet potatoes and asparagus, as reported in a market review published in "Gardening in Ukrainian" by Ksenia Guseva, a fruit and vegetable market analyst at APK-Inform IA. Guseva points out that sweet potatoes, which were previously only available in the market, are now gaining popularity. read more

The słodka ziemniak uprawiana w Karolinie Północnej ma plony lepsze niż oczekiwano. "Plon jest naprawdę dobry, nawet pomimo braku deszczu pod koniec sezonu wegetacyjnego" - mówi Kristi Hocutt z Triple J Produce. "Nie będziemy mieć żadnych problemów z plonem". read more