Myanmar interested in potatoes from Bangladesh
Currently, Bangladesh is one of the biggest potato-producing and exporting countries in the world. In 2021, potato exporters in Bangladesh produced 15 million tons of potatoes, of which around 50%

Record potato production frustrates Bengal growers
Tens of thousands of potato growers in Bengal are in deep financial distress since the beginning of this year with traders forcing procurement prices to drop. West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh have

Potatoes: HZPC celebrates 125th anniversary and receives Royal rating
On 27 February 2023, potato grower HZPC celebrated its 125th anniversary. Drs. A. A. M. Brok, Commissioner of the King of the Province of Friesland, also presented HZPC with the certificate for

Russian growers ask to limit potato imports
The Potato Union at a meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture proposed to limit the import of potatoes to Russia. Russian potato growers are faced with a marketing problem; warehouses have

Mallorcan potatoes could save UK supermarkets
The potato harvest has got underway in Sa Pobla; the first Mallorcan potatoes of the year are smaller in size and production has also been reduced due to the wind in January and the frosts. All in

Seven laborers from Jammu die in cold storage blast - Daurala, Meerut
In a tragic incident, at least seven migrant laborers hailing from Jammu and Kashmir were killed and more than 30 sustained injuries after a compressor exploded in cold storage in Uttar Pradesh's

Latvian potato growers have high hopes for new season
Recently, Latvian potatoes experienced one of the steepest price jumps in the past 10 years, reaching an average increase of 50%. Growers are now preparing for the new season in the hope that

Potato imports to Uzbekistan have decreased for the first time in the past few years
In 2022, the volume of imports of marketable potatoes to Uzbekistan decreased for the first time in the past few years. Although the drop in imports was rather symbolic, we can state the lack of

BZL shows degree of self-sufficiency in Germany for the year 2021
For fruit, one fifth of the self-sufficiency level in 2021 could be covered by domestic production. The share of vegetables was almost twice as high. The situation is different for potatoes: Here,

GfK Consumer Index: Fruit/vegetables/potatoes start 2023 with flat development
In January 2023, the sales level is only marginally one percent higher than in the same month of the previous year, which means that the segment is clearly underperforming the growth of the

Potatoes from the Veneto strengthen their position
"Sowing is in full swing and forecasts are good: we think we can reach last year's figures of around 500 hectares," reports Piergiorgio Agostini, president of Consorzio La Patata dal Cuore Veneto

Hot chips prices increase in Australia due to potato shortage
Queenslanders are finding the prices of hot chips (fries) to be too high to handle. As a result of a poor supply of potatoes, they are rising to as much as $12 (Aus dollar) for a tiny serve. Some

Potato imports to Uzbekistan have decreased for the first time in the past few years
In 2022, the volume of imports of marketable potatoes to Uzbekistan decreased for the first time in the past few years. Although the drop in imports was rather symbolic, we can state the lack of

Unprecedented imports of potatoes in Georgia – how much more is needed?
Analysts note that wholesale prices for potatoes in Georgia are remaining stable. The price levels are record-breaking. The latest weekly survey revealed that the local suppliers hoped for even

Unprecedented imports of potatoes in Georgia – how much more will the country need?
Analysts at EastFruit note that wholesale prices for potatoes in Georgia are remaining stable. The price levels are record-breaking. The latest weekly survey revealed that the local suppliers

NFU launches horticulture resilience plan
The NFU has launched a horticulture and potatoes sector resilience plan, aimed at establishing a sustainable pathway for the industry. The union launched the plan, alongside versions for each of

UK potato grower reports increase in turnover
UK potato grower AH Worth and Company has reported a turnover of £112.7m for the year to 31 May 2022, up from £80m in 2021 Pre-tax profits went from £2.5m to £1.5m over the same period. A

"Saline-grown potatoes and carrots taste very different"
Marc van Rijsselberghe founded 'Zilte Teelt' (Saline Cultivation) in the Netherlands. Using science and partners such as grower Henk Broekman and wholesaler Jansen-Dongen, salty potatoes will be

BVL/QS: Emergency authorisation for plant protection products against click beetle on potato, sweet potato and asparagus
The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has granted an emergency authorisation for the plant protection product ATTRACAP (active ingredient: Metarhizium brunneum strain

BVL/QS: Emergency authorisation for plant protection products against click beetle on potato, sweet potato, asparagus
The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has granted an emergency authorisation for the plant protection product ATTRACAP (active ingredient: Metarhizium brunneum strain

“There needs to be a better understanding of the problems currently experienced on the organic market”
Ferme de la Motte has been operated by the Lemaire family since 1967 in the Loire Valley. The farm specializes in fresh condiments, both conventional and organic (garlic, onion, shallot and

Small 2021/22 Dutch potato crop, but lots of importing and exporting
Last year, €13.5 billion worth of (fresh and processed) potatoes were traded worldwide. At €7 billion, frozen exports' value far exceeded that of (fresh) ware potatoes' €3.4 billion.

"Despite everything, we don't see a significant price difference for potatoes compared to other years"
Sales of potatoes and onions are particularly quiet after the turn of the year. "Although we are currently also offering Annabelle potatoes from Cyprus, it is still too early for early potatoes.