How modern machines are reshaping the future of potato farming
The agricultural world is where a quiet revolution is taking place. It is transforming the way we cultivate, care for and harvest one of the world’s most important staple foods; potatoes. This

Potato Growers of Alberta announce release of Economic Impact Report
Potato Growers of Alberta (PGA) announced the release of its landmark study on the economic impact the potato industry in Alberta. The report, entitled The Alberta Potato Industry – Growing

Current prices of new potatoes in Poland. Irgi is less and prices are higher [03.07.2023].
On the Broniszach wholesale market, the prices of domestic new potatoes vary. It all depends on the variety. For among the offers there are noticeably fewer white-fleshed potatoes, i.e. the

"Our export volumes increased by at least 40% this year"
The export campaign for Egyptian potatoes is drawing to a close, with the last containers to Europe scheduled for July 10. According to Mohammad Hassan, Export Manager at Plantix-Al Gamal, the

Early potatoes: Restrained demand at the start of harvesting
The harvest of early potatoes from field cultivation has begun in Germany and producers in Schleswig-Holstein are now hoping for good sales. According to information from the Schleswig-Holstein

Spain extends VAT reduction on food
Spain is extending the tax relief on food purchases, which was originally intended to cushion the price increases resulting from the Ukraine war for six months since the beginning of the year. As

New French partners for Bimi broccoli
Launched in 2022, the French production of Bimi® broccoli is expanding with Larrère as the new French producer alongside Picvert in the first range, and welcoming Les Crudettes-C'ZON as a 4th

Germany: Volume increase for potatoes and vegetables despite high prices in May
After the sales trend in April had been squeezed by the negative calendar effect, growth in the fruit/vegetables/potatoes category is higher again in May 2023; according to the current GfK

"Promising season for growers and traders despite lower yields"
"The late spring has resulted in limited supplies," begins Kees Bijl of the Dutch potato trading, grading, and packaging company of the same name. In addition to being a broker, he is also a

Zimbabwean growers receive three million potato plantlets
Zimbabwe's high-tech agricultural research hub Kutsaga has distributed over 3 million potato plantlets using the new tissue culture technology. The distribution is meant to ensure self-sufficiency

NPC 2023 Annual Potato Yearbook is available now
The 2023 edition of the Annual Potato Yearbook is now available. It highlights progress on NPC’s national legislative, regulatory, and marketing priorities. The Yearbook also features updated US

"Forward thinking, cooperation central to sustainability talks"
Belgian potato, vegetable, and fruit traders and representatives from the processing sector gathered on Tuesday, 27 June, for Fresh Trade Belgium, Belgapom, and Vegebe's annual FVPhouse event.

"Almost impossible to explain sky-high potato prices to clients"
It is difficult on the potato market, with sky-high prices and a shortage of good-quality produce. "Imported potatoes are very pricey, and the new crop is extremely problematic. It goes back to

In 2022, Spanish households' fruit and vegetable consumption decreased by 12.2% and 13.4%, respectively
According to the 2022 Food Consumption Report in Spain prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, Spanish households' consumption of fresh fruits fell by 12.2% over the previous

"Biggest STRATA Invicta steam peeler on transport to customer"
Dutch food processing equipment company Kiremko claims to harness extensive experience in every form and shape of potato processing. It has issued the following press release: "This week, this

North Rhine-Westphalia: Early potatoes are late
The harvest of early potatoes has started very late this year. According to the North Rhine-Westphalia Chamber of Agriculture, small quantities of early potatoes were already available in farm