"The organic potato is a premium product that is still available at affordable prices"
"The sales figures for organic potatoes and organic onions are currently not very satisfactory. However, I would like to distance myself quite clearly from the statement that the organic

"Increased electricity costs in potato storage will be better reflected in French fry contracts"
The marketing of Bavarian table potatoes is currently proceeding slowly, potato wholesaler Matthias Stelzer tells us. "Cold stored goods are still available in sufficient quantities, especially

New Zealanders should be 'flexible' in fruit and veg choices
The already high prices New Zealanders pay for fruit and vegetables could be about to go even higher on the back of Cyclone Gabrielle. Some prices have doubled since the cyclone struck. Local

Box of sweet potatoes launched into space
“In our galaxy, only one sweet potato reigns supreme,” says Steven Ceccarelli, CEO of Farm Fresh Produce when he announced the release of an exciting new video that shows the cosmic voyage of

This week in Fruchthandel Magazine: Flanders, South Tyrol and bananas
The Belgian participation at this year's fair was larger than ever before in the history of FRUIT LOGISTICA. Organised by Flanders' agricultural marketing bureau VLAM, the show included a total of

Netherlands: Continuous growth for 'On the way to PlanetProof'
The sustainability label 'On the way to PlanetProof' has been around for five years. During this time, the label's share of fruit and vegetables in the Netherlands has increased from less than 5%

National Potato Council releases report on U.S. Potato Industry’s contribution to America’s economy
The National Potato Council (NPC) today announced the release of Measuring the Economic Significance of the U.S. Potato Industry, a comprehensive analysis on the domestic economic impact of

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

Ziemniaki z regionu Veneto umacniają swoją pozycję
"Siewy są w pełnym toku i prognozy są dobre: myślimy, że możemy osiągnąć zeszłoroczne liczby około 500 hektarów", mówi Piergiorgio Agostini, prezes Consorzio La Patata dal

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

Картофель из Венето укрепляет свои позиции
"Посевная идет полным ходом, и прогнозы хорошие: мы думаем, что сможем достичь прошлогодних показателей -

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