Germany: 'New Zealand onions scarce and expensive'
The market of table potatoes from previous harvests is almost empty. Peeling companies are absorbing the remaining lots. Imported goods are meanwhile very scarce and very expensive. According to

Europatat Congress 2023: First-time ever Polish edition of Europatat’s annual event
On 5 and 6 June the European potato community gathered for the Europatat Congress 2023 in Gdansk, Poland. Under the slogan “The Changing Geopolitical Landscape and the Future for Potato

The insufficient number of vegetable stores in Kazakhstan leads to an increase in prices for fresh produce
In Kazakhstan, the capacity of vegetable and fruit storage facilities is only about 35.4%. The largest deficit is in potato and fruit storage facilities, which leads to a shortage of products and

Rush Farms Portugal expands production to mitigate against adverse weather
Rush Farms Portugal emerged from the strengthening of relationships with Portuguese producers and with the determination to maintain a connection with production. In Portugal, the operation began

Princess Amandine supports potato consumption with a Pop Up Store
On the occasion of the availability of the new potato, Princesa Amandine has launched a Pop Up Store in the Mercado de la Paz in Madrid which will be open until 17th June. This project is part of

More French sweet potatoes and a growing market
Ten years ago, Voltz Maraîchage decided to develop its expertise and varietal portfolio for sweet potatoes. The company is an expert in the field. “The varieties we offer in France and Belgium

“There's an artificial downward pressure on prices that is not in line with the market situation”
Drought played a key role in the development of the onion season. "Last year, production in Europe suffered enormously. There were issues in the Netherlands, Europe's leading onion producer,

Start of the early potato harvest in the southwest - New brand ambassadors for Pfälzer Grumbeere
At the official start of the early potato harvest in the southwest, the DEHOGA Rhineland-Palatinate - as the mouthpiece for the hospitality industry in the state - is awarded the distinction of

Recent rise in UK packing potato prices has been weighing on demand from retailers
The recent rise in UK packing potato prices has been weighing on demand from retailers, with supermarkets utilising contracted supplies as much as possible to reduce exposure to high prices in the

Early onions, potatoes, and carrots – market overview for Ukraine and the EastFruit region
FAO International Consultant and EastFruit expert Fedir Rybalko shares insights about the market situation of early vegetables and potatoes in the EastFruit region. “The highest wholesale prices

Early onions, potatoes, and carrots: Market overview for Ukraine and the EastFruit region
FAO International Consultant and EastFruit expert Fedir Rybalko shares insights about the market situation of early vegetables and potatoes in the EastFruit region. “The highest wholesale prices

MyFresh: Bedfordshire fresh food company brings in administrators
Less than one year after its acquisition by potato business Tuber Group, UK fresh produce company MyFresh has entered administration. MyFresh has hired Conrad Alan Beighton and Dane O’Hara from

"The availability of new potatoes is lower, which determines a lively market"
There is a general lag abroad with regard to the main campaigns, not only for summer fruits, but also for new potatoes and onions. "Consumption is in line for new potatoes. The availability of

Research into sweet potatoes might help sleep-deprived parents
Researchers at the Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, are exploring whether kumara, or sweet potato, can foster healthy bacteria in baby’s microbiome, supporting immune development and

Bulgaria imported thousands of tons of fresh fruits and vegetables in 2023
During the first two months of 2023, over 55,000 tons of fresh vegetables were imported. The import of vegetables increased by almost 6% compared to the same period in 2022. The increase was

"Major shortages and unprecedented high prices in the European potato market"
"I've never seen the potato market this hot," says Robert Voskamp of the Dutch company Rola Fresh. "Small potato prices currently start at €1.70 and even reach above €2 per kilo. Those are

Vegetable and potato processing machinery for sale
Are you operating in the vegetable or potato industry? Then the online auction of Industrial Auctions in Suhlendorf (DE) may be something for you. This auction consists of various vegetable and

The Minister of Agriculture explained the recent increase in vegetable prices in Kazakhstan
The rise in prices for cabbage, carrots, onions, and potatoes is related to the end of last year's reserves and the arrival of fresh produce in June. The early ripe vegetables are slightly more

US consumers spent more on spuds in Q1 2023
Potato retail sales increased 16.0% in sales, but decreased in volume by -4.4% from January – March 2023 compared to the same timeframe a year ago. Despite a decrease, volume sales remain above

Latvian growers detect new potato parasite
The pale potato cyst nematode (Globoder pallida) has been identified in a Zemgale potato farm. Potato cyst nematodes can cause significant damage to potatoes in warm, moderate, and cold climate

Bosnia and Herzegovina denies import of 22 tons of potatoes
On June 2, the Federal Sanitary Inspection at the Orašje border crossing prohibited the import of a shipment of potatoes for industrial processing from Poland. During the regular inspection of

How will the hybrid potato change the international potato sector?
Is the hybrid potato the new weapon in the fight for greater food security? The hybrid version of this popular crop could make a huge difference, especially in the agricultural regions of Africa.

Can hybrid potatoes change the international potato industry?
A hybrid potato version might make a huge difference, especially in the agricultural regions of Africa. But it could also play a major role in the transition to sustainable agriculture in the

Branston leads the way with electric lorry trial
Branston is driving forward its plans to reach net zero by 2035 by trailing Volvo’s FM Electric 4x2 truck as part of its fleet. In a move described as one of the first trials of its kind in the

Are potatoes the next hydroponic crop?
The resilience of global food security is a critical concern. Facing limited access to land and potential disruption of the food markets, alternative, scalable, and efficient production systems