Sweet potatoes

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

Demand for niche vegetable crops in Ukraine is increasing rapidly, with sweet potatoes and asparagus experiencing the most significant growth, according to a market overview published in the Ukrainian horticulture magazine. This information was reported by Ksenia Husieva, a fruit and vegetable market analyst at APK-Inform. read more

The continuous rainfall in the Peloponnese in recent weeks has prevented the harvest of Greek sweet potatoes from being completed. "We should have finished by October 15, but with the repeated rain, which forecasts say will continue for quite some time, we might not finish until December. read more

When the days get shorter, Reichenau organic sweet potatoes add color to the plate. Harvesting is currently in full swing on over 120 hectares of open land, on the island of Reichenau, in Hegau, and on the Bodanrück. Despite changeable weather, Reichenau-Gemüse eG is once again expecting a. read more

"In Europie sprzedaż batatów tylko rośnie" - mówi Martin Oudenes z firmy My Roots and More. Ta holenderska firma importuje i eksportuje warzywa bulwiaste, w tym wiele batatów. Martin widzi, że popyt europejski nadal rośnie, zarówno w branży jak i w handlu hurtowym dla świeżego spożycia. Trader read more

"The United States sweet potato market is good," says Pablo Fitskie, CEO of Scott Farms International. The family business, which has its roots in the country, grows and sells sweet potatoes among other products. "For exports, the question is how good the harvest will be. Initial reports show it looks." read more

Sweet potatoes and yams are often confused, but they are distinct crops. Yams, native to Africa and Asia, have a rough, bark-like exterior, while sweet potatoes, native to the Americas, have smooth skin. Despite their origin, most of today's global sweet potato supply comes from China. read more

"2025 has been a year of contrasts and constant adaptation," reports Atlantic Fruit, a partner company of ElbeFruit based in Hamburg that specializes in limes, passion fruit, sweet potatoes, and coconuts. "Our flagship products have experienced very different realities. The drastic shifts are." read more

The sweet potato harvest in the Ilia region has reached its peak, as reported by Mr. Triantafyllos Togias, owner of the local company Togias Family Farm, which focuses solely on this product. "In Ilia, we grow the Beauregard variety. In terms of timing, we have surpassed the read more

Egypt has significantly expanded its share in Spain's sweet potato market, with exports almost quadrupling during the 2024/25 marketing year (MY), as reported by EastFruit. From July 2024 to June 2025, Egypt exported 18,600 metric tons of sweet potatoes to Spain, amounting to approximately US$12.4 million. read more

NativaLand is the exclusive licensing partner in Europe for LSU-developed sweet potato varieties such as Bellevue, Evangeline, Orleans, and Burgundy. These premium varieties are protected under Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR), which means they cannot be propagated, distributed, or exported. read more

In addition to Portuguese sweet potatoes, The Plant Based Traders have been selling white young drinking coconuts with the Easy-to-Open system for two years under the Goconutty brand. Their newest innovation is Pink Coconut Water. "No one else in the market has this," says Helien Verhagen. read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more

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