"If we get too few onions, it's not because of availability, but because of other factors"
The onion market is now in its annual seasonal change. "German winter onions are now increasingly hitting the market. In parallel, we have been marketing new Spanish butcher's onions and red

Farmers of Tajikistan expect to harvest 1.1 million tons of potatoes in 2023
According to the long-term plan, about 1.1 million tons of potatoes will be harvested in Tajikistan in 2023, Khovar reports with reference to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of

Farmers of Tajikistan expect to harvest 1.1 million tons of potatoes in 2023
According to the long-term plan, about 1.1 million tons of potatoes will be harvested in Tajikistan in 2023, Khovar reports with reference to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of

“More and more vegetables and fruits will be packed in paper”
Paper packaging for fresh produce no longer surprises European consumers. Paper-packed potatoes have been widely used in France for almost a year and are the norm for shoppers there. This is also

The income from potato exports from Azerbaijan has decreased by 11.6%
According to the State Customs Committee, during the first half of 2023, Azerbaijan exported 71,028 tons of potatoes worth $30,983 thousand. Compared to the corresponding period in 2022, potato

AUSVEG and Onions Australia announce strategic merger
AUSVEG and Onions Australia, which represent the interests of Australian vegetable, potato and onion growers, have announced a strategic merger that will see the onion industry joining with

Egyptian potato exports to EU to reach at least 3-year high in 2023
This year, Egyptian potato exports to the EU market are expected to reach at least three-year high, as reported by EastFruit. European importers’ growing interest towards Egyptian produce was

Egyptian potato exports to EU to reach at least 3-year high in 2023
This year Egyptian potato exports to the EU market are expected to reach at least three-year high, as reported by EastFruit. European importers’ growing interest towards Egyptian produce was

Potato prices in Ukraine decline daily
According to the daily market monitoring of the EastFruit project, prices for new potatoes in Ukraine are declining this week. According to the local potato growers, the main reason for the price

Potato prices in Ukraine decline daily
According to the daily market monitoring of the EastFruit project, prices for new potatoes in Ukraine are declining this week. According to the local potato growers, the main reason for the price

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

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

"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

Potatoes Forever!, UNAPA project kicks off
The European Union's new campaign on agriculture and sustainability has started, and its name is Potatoes Forever!, promoted in Italy by UNAPA, Unione Nazionale tra le Associazioni dei Produttori

Egypt is strengthening its position in the Dutch sweet potato market
Egypt continues to hold the position of the second biggest supplier of sweet potatoes to the Dutch market, as reported by EastFruit. In addition, unlike many other supplying countries, Egypt has

Egypt strengthening its position in the Dutch sweet potato market
Egypt continues to hold the position of the second biggest supplier of sweet potatoes to the Dutch market, as reported by EastFruit. In addition, unlike many other supplying countries, Egypt has

Potato processors in the EU await the arrival of the new crop
Potato processors continue to face challenges in sourcing materials, and the limited supply they can secure comes at a high price. The Mintec Benchmark Prices for Processing Potatoes EXW