Price of potatoes drops by 40% in Canary Islands as British market reopens

The announcement of the end of restrictions on potato imports from the UK has already had a positive impact on potato prices in the Canary Islands. The Association of…

Wet fields jeopardize parts of Aroostook’s potato crop

Constant wet weather delayed planting season in Aroostook County, where about 90 percent of Maine’s potatoes are grown, and now it’s jeopardizing the multimillion-dollar crop.…

Central Minnesota starts to wrap up strong season on fresh potatoes

Fresh potato supplies out of central Minnesota are coming to an end for the season. “We have two farms that will be done with reds by the end of the week and I only have about 30 acres of Russets left,” says Kevin R. Olson of Ben Holmes Potato-Owner & Sales. Following the start of the season in the last…

Harbin University looks at the future of potato production in salt-affected regions

Researchers at Northeastern Agricultural University in Harbin, China studied the distribution of potato acreage in relation to salt-affected areas. They also evaluated the…

High and steady demand for French potatoes

French potato producer and trader Top'Pom has just started its new campaign. Yields vary from one region to another, but the marketing season looks promising. Yields vary according to production basinTop'Pom's activity extends over several production areas, and this year’s production shows some…

Nashik onion farmers threaten protests if government does not drop 40% export duty

Farmers from Nashik threatened protests in New Delhi if the government did not drop the 40% export duty on onions. The farmers also don't want Nafed and NCCF to sell their…

Government Bangladesh considers potato imports to calm prices

Hoping to stabilize potato prices, the government of Bangladesh is considering imports. Currently, retail rates are defying the government-set maximum retail price of Tk 36…

In Lebanon, new potatoes for export are harvested in July and November

Lebanese potato grower Michel Rahme has high hopes for a specific new variety. "Varietal renewal is imminent. We want a potato that delivers higher yields in the field, is versatile in the kitchen, and can throw open other markets' doors. We think we've found that in Maverick," he begins. They hope to…

Creating the Mona Lisa out of Monalisa potatoes

Leonardo Da Vinci created the Mona Lisa in the sixteenth century, one of the world's most famous oil paintings. Brazilian makeup artist Huylson Tormen has emulated the Italian…

National Root Crops Research Institute develops new Irish potato variety to curb blight

The National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) at Kuru, near Jos, has developed a new variety of potato to tackle outbreak of blight. Dr Khaya Shuaibu, a researcher in the…

Joypurhat cold storages have 80,000 tons of potatoes in stock

In the Joypurhat district of Bangladesh, a total of 80,000 tons of potatoes are stored in 19 cold storages. There is a demand of 40,000 tons of potato in the local consumer…

‘Potatoes Forever!’ campaign launched in Europe

Europe has unveiled a €3.2 million initiative, named “Potatoes Forever!“ It is aimed at educating the public about sustainable practices within the fresh potato industry. The…

Egyptians angry over sharp rise in vegetable prices

Onion prices per kilo surged to 35 Egyptian pounds this month. They were 10 pounds cheaper last month and about 12 pounds per kilo a year ago. This rise in the price of onions…

Nigerian institute reports destruction of 32,000 ha of potato acreage by Late Blight Disease

Nigeria’s National Root Crop Research Institute (NRCRI) has disclosed that over 32,000 hectares of potato land was destroyed by Potato late blight disease in Plateau state…

Riverland nutritionist encourages people not to discount the humble onion

Felicity Morrell is a nutritionist in South Australia's Riverland. Recently, she has been encouraging people not to discount the humble onion as studies show Australians are…

Onion traders’ strike in Maharashtra unlikely to impact onion prices in Tamil Nadu

The Maharashtra government cracking down on onion traders who stopped auctions protesting the export duty hike is unlikely to impact prices in Tamil Nadu. Nashik onion traders…

The French yellow onion campaign starts with “very high prices”

The 2023 French yellow onion campaign looks more promising than in 2022, which was “catastrophic” in terms of volumes and prices. Olivier Magaud describes the current issues faced by Solema-Luzo, a French company specialized in alliums. Olivier Magaud The campaign starts with “very high prices”The French…

Export ban on Egyptian onions postponed to October 1st

A brief hiccup disrupted the implementation of the 3-month ban on onion exports, announced by the Egyptian government on September 20 with immediate effect. Acting on the Egyptian Trade Minister's decision, Egyptian Customs issued their circular #116 banning onion exports, only to issue circular #118…

The European Commission proposes extending permission to use glyphosate in EU for another ten years

Brussels is justifying the renewal of the authorization to use glyphosate based on the latest report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which last July ruled out "critical areas of concern" in the use of this herbicide, although it admitted that some issues could not be evaluated. "We have…

Traders in Munshiganj have started selling potatoes from cold storage

In concordance with the instructions of the district administration, traders in Munshiganj have started selling potatoes from cold storages. According to these instructions,…

Maharashtra onion traders continue their strike

Yesterday, the stalemate between the onion traders in Maharashtra’s Nashik district and the state government continued into its second day, further disrupting the auction of…

Potato Growers of Alberta happy with significant growth indicators

Earlier this year, the Potato Growers of Alberta (PGA) published an in depth analysis on the economic impact of the potato industry in Alberta. The report, “The Alberta Potato…

Canary Islands reject governmental plan to import from other parts of the UK

The Canary Islands are still against a proposed solution from Madrid aimed at alleviating the current potato shortage on the islands. The shortage stems from a combination of…

P.E.I. farmers concerned about wet conditions as start of potato harvest

The potato harvest is just about to get underway in many parts of P.E.I. However, many farmers are wondering how this summer’s rain will affect this year's crop. According to…

Jamaica sees big boost for Irish potato and onion production

As reported by Floyd Green, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, the Jamaican government will be spending $150 million to increase Irish potato production and $80…

GB Potatoes appoints new CEO

GB Potatoes has appointed Scott Walker as its new part-time CEO. Scott was formally Chief Executive of NFU Scotland, working within the organisation for 25 years and brings a wealth of experience to…

Challenging 2023 season for European seed potatoes

European exporters deliver seed potatoes all over the world contributing towards food security and healthy diets. However, the 2023 growing season was especially challenging…

A difficult, but ultimately good season for Jersey Royals

This year, Jersey Potato exporters were able to negotiate a better price from UK supermarkets this, which helped cover their rising costs somewhat better. However, blight and…

“It remains to be seen how the storage capacity will be affected by the latest rains in September”

According to Fermín Utrilla, from Biodiversa, the onion acreage in Castile-La Mancha is expected to shrink compared to previous years due to the high rental prices of land for cultivation and the higher costs of electricity, diesel, fertilizers, etc. "The sector expects normal yields; Albacete, an…

Crops in Chatham-Kent in desperate need of more sunshine

According to senior agronomist Dale Cowan with AGRIS Co-operative Ltd., crops in Chatham-Kent have not only seen too much rainfall, but there has been too little sunshine as…

National Bureau of Investigation files complaint against six onion smugglers

On Monday, the National Bureau of Investigation filed a complaint against six unnamed suspects allegedly hoarding onions and engaging in profiteering in December last year.…

Later start for 2023 Wisconsin onion crop

In Wisconsin, new crop onion supply is steady and will ramp up next month when growers get into full swing with harvest. “Supply this September is softer than last September due to lack of rainfall in the early summer months,” says Christine Lindner, Alsum Farms & Produce Marketing Manager. That rainfall…

Irish home consumption and retail sales have stabilised as colder, wet weather has returned

Home consumption and retail sales have stabilised as colder, wet weather conditions have returned. Demand for remaining Queens remains strong and in turn demand is buoyant for…

Egypt bans onion exports until the end of the year

The Egyptian government announced on Wednesday, September 20 a 3-month ban on onion exports, justifying it by skyrocketing prices in the local market. "The price of onions has soared to EGP 35 per kilogram in some local markets across Egypt, up from EGP 27 last month and EGP 12 a year ago," writes the…

Potato prices rise by more than 25 percent in Italy

This August, potato prices in Italy soared by 26% year-on-year. This has made it the horticultural product with the highest increase in consumer prices, according to farmers…

Nashik onion wholesalers go on indefinite strike to protest export duty hike

For the second time in a month, wholesale onion traders in the Nashik APMCs have started an indefinite strike. They are protesting the 40 per cent hike in export duty for the…

"Seed onions of dismal quality"

"Worthless" is how Leon van Meir of Van Meir Onions & Potatoes describes the quality of the Dutch seed onions. "It's simply very disappointing. Bacterial pressure, erratic germination, and leggy…

Popularity of potatoes is unwavering in the US

Kim Breshears, the Chief Marketing Officer of Potatoes USA, has given a clear overview of the US potato market. She emphasized that potatoes have consistently been America’s…

Potato price has dropped by 30 percent in Tanzania

The price of round potatoes has gone down by one-third, pushing more demand though failed to cut down the price of chips. The price decline was the result of good harvest…

Kenyan potato company plans to use knowledge from Ontario growers

Today, FreshCrop Ltd., a company set up by Chris and Ashley Gasperi seven years ago is one of Kenya’s largest certified seed producers, with thousands of potato producers…

Egyptian onions exporters divert to alternative markets

Until very recently, Egyptian onion exports have been thriving globally, especially in Europe, in a context of declining supply worldwide. "We exported more onions than in the previous season," says Mohammed Hassan, CEO of On Trade. "At the national level, exports have exceeded 324 thousand tonnes to…

North-western European Potato Growers issues late blight warnings for the 2023 potato harvest

In the most recent update from North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG), released on 11th September, initial yield estimates point towards a return to multi-year averages.…

Potatoes are getting cheaper in Moldova

Since last week, the level of wholesale prices for potatoes began to decline on the Moldovan market; the product fell in price by an average of 14% to 6 lei/kg ($0.33/kg). As…

Namibian producers have increasing access to global markets

Namibia’s Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, said that Namibian producers have seen increasing access to global markets. He said in 2022, 36%…

Belarussian potato harvest at 257,000 tons

According to a missive of the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry, that nation has already cropped 256,600 tons of potatoes. The yields average 352.9 centners per…

Bangladesh fixes onion and potato prices

In August, food inflation in Bangladesh soared 278 basis points to 12.54 per cent, the highest since October 2011. The price spiral was more pronounced in rural areas. Now, in…

New tissue culture laboratory in Kainantu to boost potato production

Potato production in Papua New Guinea is about to take a leap forward with the completion of a new tissue culture laboratory for the Fresh Produce Development Agency (FPDA)…

India imposes higher export duties on onions to stabilize prices in domestic market

Food prices in India have soared in the last two months mostly due to an erratic monsoon. The consumer price index touched 11.5 percent in July. The government has imposed…

New Burbank Reserve potato variety launched

Originating from the Pacific Northwest, the Burbank Reserve potato variety is now accessible to retailers and consumers through Farmer's Promise. “The Burbank Reserve is presented by the West family of Nuto Farms, a fourth-generation farming institution in the heart of Rice Lake, Wisconsin,” says Rachel…

Solynta

“Potato sector on the cusp of a major transition”

After 15 years of developments and cultivation trials, Dutch potato breeder Solynta will introduce its first commercial varieties to the market in 2024. The innovative 'F1 hybrid breeding technology' means you can grow new, high-quality, and, above all, highly resistant potato varieties faster. And, per…

Enhancing production of quality seed potatoes in Rwanda

As part of a USAID-funded potato projects in Rwanda, there is a need to generate quality early potato seed. To meet this need, six potato experts from Rwanda Agriculture and…

"Potato sales on par despite quite high store prices"

It did not look like it earlier this summer, but Dutch potato yields seem pretty good, says Landjuweel buyer Frank Poelman. "Yields were disastrous in the country's southwest early in the season. But the kilos have since increased so much; we may even end up with an above-average harvest," he says.…

Cyber criminals target Dutch potato breeder

On Thursday, September 14, 2023, cybercriminals targeted the Dutch potato breeder, Royal HZPC Group. These criminals transferred a large amount of money to their bank account.…

No potato surplus to supply French and European markets

“According to a survey carried out by the National Union of French Potato Producers (UNPT), the 2023 harvest of ware potatoes (fresh and processing) is expected to reach 43.6 tons per hectare. Despite considerable disparity between outlets and varieties, these numbers indicate a much better national…

Dutch potato growers face ‘impossible’ harvest deadline

Dutch potato growers are facing a dilemma this September because their crop is too small to dig up ahead of the October 1 deadline. From 2023, potatoes grown on sandy soil…

Continuous craze for sweet potatoes in France

The sweet potato continues to gain in popularity among French producers for its agronomic qualities (especially the Beauregard variety, with “its excellent resistance to diseases, high yields and adaptability to different soils and climates”), as well as among consumers, thanks to its gustatory and…

As Manitoba harvest gets underway, growers are warned against pink rot

Potato processor J.R. Simplot is reminding Canadian growers to beware of pink rot as they begin harvest. The fungal disease has been an issue for a number of Manitoba…

US wants to expand potato trade with Japan

In an upcoming bilateral meeting between the US and Japan, the American potato industry is set to make a significant push for broader market access. The meeting is scheduled…

Potato exports from Ukraine in 2023 are record high

According to EastFruit analysts, in the first half of 2023 Ukrainian farmers managed export record volumes of fresh potatoes, despite Russian aggression against Ukraine. Yet, these records have bitter aftertaste and indicate serious problems for the sustainability of this industry. Let’s start with facts…

Princesa Amandine presents its triple offer of potatoes for different uses

Princesa Amandine will participate in Fruit Attraction (from 3 to 5 October at IFEMA Madrid) with a presence at the stands of three of its partners, Udapa (10G06, hall 10), Ibérica de Patatas (5E06, hall 5), and Campotec (8C08, Portugal Fresh 2023 stand). The Princesa Amandine Ibérica association has…

Croatian government caps prices of 30 supermarket products

As prices have been rising in supermarkets all over Croatia, the government has stepped in and capped the prices of 30 products, and the reduced prices will be in effect from…

Bhutan recently experienced significant drop in potato production

Bhutan has recently experienced a significant drop in potato production, largely attributed to the ageing of potato seeds and their declining quality. According to the National Centre for Organic Agriculture (NCOA) annual report for 2022-2023, the country produced 31,146 tons of potatoes in 2022. This…

Seed potato exports to Northern Ireland to restart on September 30

New requirements will allow Scottish seed potatoes back into the Northern Irish market from 30 September. Following the Windsor Framework, Minister of State at Defra Lord…

Mongolia able to meet 100% of domestic need for potatoes

According to Mongolia’s Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, Bolorchuluun Hayangaa, 100% of the needs for potatoes and 81.3% of the needs for vegetables can be…

Irish potato market seems to be recovering this week

Unseasonal hot weather last week subdued the market slightly however, there are signs that this is recovering already this week. As Queens supply continues to tighten, demand…

Potatoes New Zealand chief executive wants a new strategic plan for domestic potato growers

New Potatoes New Zealand chief executive Kate Trufitt wants a new strategic plan for the country’s 174 spud growers. Trufitt says growers will help PNZ management and board…

Canary Islands are witnessing a severe shortage of potatoes

The Canary Islands are witnessing a severe shortage of potatoes. Even worse, the supply from Israel and Egypt, which has temporarily replaced the supply from England, is on…

Bangladesh Government Govt fixes prices of potatoes, onions and other basics

The Government of Bangladesh has fixed the prices of of potatoes, onions and other basic items such as sugar and eggs. Led by the Ministry of Commerce on advise from the…

NZ potato growers are losing prime land to urban sprawl

New Zealand potato growers are losing prime land to urban sprawl. More than 3,000 ha has already been lost since 2016. At that time, 11,680 ha of land was used for growing…

Coup in Niger is already disrupting Ghana’s onion supply chain

The recent coup in Niger has led to disruptions in the onion supply chain, particularly affecting Ghana as a major importer of onions from Niger. Some 80 percent of the onions…

The price disparity within the largest market near Almaty is "Altyn Orda"

The largest market near Almaty is "Altyn Orda," with over 5,000 trading places and more than 50,000 visitors daily. The total area of this trading and logistics center is…

New UK industry body aims to combat potato cyst nematode

The PCN forum has been set up recently to tackle the potato cyst nematode, that causes major problems for potato growers and affects almost half of the land used for growing…

Prices for a range of vegetables normalized in the Kostanay region

With the arrival of autumn, experts in the Kostanay region have noted that prices for a range of vegetables normalized. The Stabilization fund is actively procuring vegetables…

Northern Plains potato industry is the third largest in the US

According to Northland Potato Growers Association’s website, the northern Plains potato sector - the third largest in the US - is valued at $500 million, employs 5,600…

P.E.I. potato growers intent on drafting plan for ‘pest-free places’

After a meeting between federal and industry officials, a system of “pest-free places of production” (PFPP) is now on the drawing board for Prince Edward Island’s potato…

Despite record potato production in Bangladesh, prices are going up

Potato prices are soaring in Bangladesh, even though farmers this year grew a record 10.4 mln tons, cutting the buying power of consumers. Within one week, prices increased by…

The Lebanese fresh produce sector will be in the spotlight in the coming weeks

Last September, Piet Schotel of the Center for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries (CBI) and Fresh Publishers manager, Pieter Boekhout, took a work trip to Moldova. They visited some 15 fruit growers in this small European country, wedged between Ukraine and Romania. You can read all about…

"Lebanese carrots available for export all year round"

Two years ago, carrot yields in Lebanon reached 5,400 tons, a drop in the bucket compared to the Netherlands' 643,000 tons or even its neighbor, Israel's 186,000 tons. We spoke to Ahmad Mostafa Khodr of Fresh Products, one of the few carrot growers in Lebanon. These figures come from the Food and Agriculture Organization, where Lebanon's is flagged as 'not officially confirmed'. T…

To China with 37 sea containers for a Tolsma Grisnich project

In late 2022, factories in China's well-known potato cultivation region stood ready to be equipped with a Grisnich receiving, cleaning, and sorting line. This project's delivery scope comprises as many as 37 sea containers shipped from the Netherlands to China. The plant will eventually process potatoes…

Less sweet potato exports from North Carolina likely

Exporting sweet potatoes out of North Carolina could look very different this year. “Domestically we’ll be okay for demand but on export, I don’t think there’s going to be a lot like there has been in years past because of the demand domestically,” says Kristi Hocutt of Triple J Produce. The demand that…

Minnesota fresh potatoes: good yield and quality

It seems that southern Minnesota is seeing a nice fresh potato harvest this year. Pete Ewing raises fresh red and yellow potatoes in Big Lake and tells Brownfield harvest has…

Torrential rains affect the harvest of 300-400 hectares of late onion

The torrential rains in Spain because of the DANA this week have caused heavy flooding in some points and affected the late onion harvest in the north of Ciudad Real, in Toledo, and -to a lesser extent- in Cuenca. According to estimates, between 300 and 400 hectares of onion that hadn't been harvested…

Representative urges Filipino government to halt new onion imports

This weekend, Nueva Ecija Representative Rosanna Ria Vergara called on the government to stop new imports of red onions and prioritize the production of homegrown onions. She…

Shortage of goods and high prices for salads and outdoor vegetables

At the Oldenburg wholesale market, domestic goods are currently being actively traded, according to a small on-site survey. In addition to seasonal fruits such as soft fruits, damsons and the first early apples, salads and outdoor vegetables are dominating the market. In the latter product area in…

PCJCCI proposes growing disease-free varieties of Chinese potatoes

Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has proposed to grow Chinese varieties of potatoes to enhance disease free production. PCJCCI leaders – during a…

"Ever broader demand for Dutch onions, meager red onion supply"

Besides the frontrunner, Africa, more and more countries want Dutch onions. "The Caribbean and the Far East are approaching us now. We're coming off a very high market price, which fell slightly. That offers more export opportunities. It seems the market is stabilizing; customers feel that too because…

Potato Europe 2023, more international than ever

On September 6 and 7, the Belgian town of Tournai hosted a big potato spectacle, Potato Europe. This traveling trade show, held in Germany last year, attracted a few thousand visitors. From cultivation to fries, everything in the potato field was represented. The international character of the visitors,…

There is a possibility of a shortage of high-quality Ukrainian potatoes at the end of the season

Ukrainian potato farming has encountered significant challenges due to adverse weather conditions. Damaged and low-quality tubers from the new harvest have become a problem…

Nigeria addresses food insecurity through investment in Irish potatoes

The Irish potato is one of the world’s leading most nutritious foods. With Nigeria having the potential to be one of the world’s leading producers, analysts say a sustained…

Quality issues threaten average potato production in North-western European zone

The last four months were not a long and smooth river for potato production in the North-western European growers region. In spite of the difficult weather conditions, first…

Onions, garlic and more imported from Afghanistan through ICP at Attari-Wagah border

Onions and garlic are being imported this season from Afghanistan through the Integrated Check-Post (ICP) at the Attari-Wagah border after a few years and not only that the…

Bangladesh cold storage owners question potato output estimates

The Bangladesh Cold Storage Association has questioned the estimates of government agencies of potato production reaching record highs this year, claiming it to be much lower.…

Onions for $0.27 today or $.65 in March in Ukraine?

Incredible prices for vegetables in Ukraine began to decline rapidly. Some farmers managed to make good money from this, while others decided to make vegetable growing almost…

Onions will be a hit in Uzbek horticultural exports by the end of 2023

By the end of 2023, onions will become one of the hits in Uzbekistan’s exports in the horticultural segment, if not the main one. This year Uzbekistan has not only sharply…

Government Bangladesh attempts to rein in potato prices

Across Bangladesh, potato prices – along with those of many other food items - have soared to levels that cannot be rationally explained given the fairly good harvest and a…

In the Dnipropetrovsk region, the vegetable harvest is being gathered

The vegetable harvest is ongoing in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine. In some districts, 70% of the vegetable crop has already been collected. This year, farmers have planted…

Five-year National Potato Strategy launched in Nigeria

A combination different organizations has launched a five-year National Potato Strategy as an essential roadmap that outlines key objectives, targets, and action plans to…

Canada is US’s second largest potato export destination overall

Potato exports from the United States reached record value and volume in the twelve-month period from July 2022 to June 2023, with Canada being the US’s second largest potato…

"No sweet potato shortage this year"

"There is no shortage of sweet potatoes this year," announces Mohamed Maatouk, CEO of the Egyptian Emirati food industries. "This season's volumes exceed last year's, to keep up with the growing demand for this produce." The announcement comes to reassure importers of sweet potatoes, at a time when the main…

Belgian, French potato sectors sign new 2023-2026 Robust Organic Potatoes' Convenant

Earlier this week, the Belgian and French organic potato sectors signed the new 'Covenant on robust organic potatoes 2023 - 2026'. That happened at the international Potato Europe trade show in Belgium in the presence of that country's federal agriculture minister, David Clarinval. It is the first time France is also signing such a deal. The first Belgian agreement began…

In January-May 2023, Uzbekistan updated the record for potato imports

For the first five months of this year, Uzbekistan imported a record volume of marketable potatoes, with about 75% of this volume imported in March-May this year, analysts of…

Eco-friendly packaging for organic potatoes introduced

Good Life Organic, a subsidiary of Veg-Fresh Farms, announces the launch of its compostable bio-degradable packaging for organic potatoes. This sustainable packaging is certified biologically degradable by the Rise Research Institutes of Sweden. This sustainable packaging is certified biologically…

Fatality at Barnes Farming under investigation

"The entire Barnes Farming team is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of one of our co-workers. Our hearts and prayers go out to his wife, two children, and family," says a…

MustGrow and Janssen PMP announce significant project expansion

MustGrow Biologics Corp., and Janssen PMP, a division of Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson are pleased to announce a…

Imports of onions and garlic increases in India

Imports of onions and garlic have increased in FY 2022-23. However, higher import dependency increases the price of such essentials in the country when instability erupted in…

Supermarket price differences hinder organic ware potatoes' growth

Last season, Dutch organic ware potato yields were normal. Still, not all were sold as organic; some were marketed as conventional. Conventional table potatoes were in short supply, so prices, fortunately for organic growers, were good. "You wouldn't have wanted this year's mainstream prices to be low,…

Nearly 1,000 tons of potatoes have been exported from of Kurdistan Region to the UAE since August

According to Bashar Mushir, the general director of Kurdistan-Holland Company for Agricultural Investments, nearly 1,000 tons of potatoes have been sent to the United Arab…

High temperatures may subdue Irish consumption slightly this week

High temperatures experienced this week may subdue consumption slightly. However, with Irish schools all open normal routines should balance it out. New season Rooster…

Filipino onion output up in second quarter

According to new data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, onion production recovered in the second quarter of 2023, but harvests of other vegetables like cabbage, tomato…

Egypt doubles onion exports to EU in MY 2022/23

The Egyptian onion exports to the EU have more than doubled in the MY 2022/23, reports EastFruit. Furthermore, their volumes have reached their 4-year high. In total, in the period between July 2022 and June 2023, Egypt has shipped 128,000 tonnes of onions to the EU market. For comparison, the Egyptian export…

"Optimizing potato production sustainably offers opportunities"

"It seems the sky's the limit. There are no issues on the demand side," is how Christophe Vermeulen interprets the current processed potatoes market. He is the CEO of Belgapom, the Belgian potato trade and processing industry's trade association. "Between 1990 and 2020, processing in Belgium increased…

Efficiency and profitability play leading roles in potato sorting

"Efficiency is a word that comes up repeatedly regarding potato sorting," begins Kees Kelders, responsible for sales at the Austrian company Insort, which focuses on developing customized grading technology for the food processing sector. Jokingly, he cites making two kilograms of French fries from one…

Government of Bangladesh demands potato stock records from cold stores

The surge in potato prices to a four-year high has compelled the government to ask for stock records of private cold-storage facilities across Bangladesh by September 7. The…

Continuous rainfall threatens potato harvest southeast Estonia

In some areas of southern Estonia, recent heavy rainfall has led to waterlogged fields, which in many cases has meant potatoes have started rotting in the ground. Mart Timmi,…

Onions to be sold at discounted prices through ONDC and Flipkart

The National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India Ltd. (NCCF) decided to sell onions on discounted prices online through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) and…

NCCF and Nafed sell onions from buffer on National Agriculture Market

With the farmers’ cooperative NAFED and the National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India (NCCF) starting to use the government’s National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) to…

"This sweet potato season is crazy"

It's a roller-coaster ride for Egyptian sweet potato exporters, despite the season being in its early stage. Many factors come into play: deregulation of the season start, smaller sizes, and fluctuating prices... Zayed Lahseen, CEO of AfriGoodGrow, gives an overview of the situation. "To begin with, the…

Lamb Weston significantly expands French fry production capacity at American Falls

Lamb Weston is expanding its French fry production capacity at American Falls. The $415 million-plus expansion project will increase capacity at the facility by about 40…

By early fall, the price of onions in Moldova had sharply decreased

During the last week of August, yellow onion prices on the Moldovan market fell by 29%, on average, from 7 to 5 lei/kg ($0.28/kg). This is an expected situation development.…

Onion farmers from Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan and Mindoro protest against imports

Onion farmers from Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan and Mindoro have protested at the headquarters of the Department of Agriculture in Quezon City yesterday, complaining about the…

UK: Horticulture and Potatoes Board strive for diverse representation

At the beginning of the year, the NFU Council approved a series of reforms, including several aimed at improving member representation in the policy-making process. At the outset, the Council recognized the critical role of the sector boards and the importance of ensuring that members continue to have the…

"What's visible to the human eye, a camera can see, too"

"Optical sorting is the future," begins Bram Jansen, Sales and Export Manager at Schouten, which is part of the Invaro Group. This Dutch company focuses on grading and processing machine development and design, for among other products, (seed) potatoes. He sees, especially, new software availability and…

'Colombia has created a potato production management plan for the next 20 years'

Late last week, Minister of Agriculture Jhenifer Mojica, addressed the National Potato Council, making official the Productive Management Plan. Ms Mojica: "Potato is a very…

"European demand is on target, we are waiting for the Saudi market to pick up"

As Egyptian sweet potato exports are going full steam ahead in September, exporters are intensifying their efforts to clear the bulk of their stocks. European demand is strong and stable, but the Gulf market, which usually absorbs large quantities of Egyptian sweet potatoes has yet to take off. Abdullah…

Patata dell'Alto Viterbese Igp - a further drop in production

After the slowdown of the past few years, Patata dell'Alto Viterbese Igp has registered a further 20% drop during the new campaign. Up until four years ago, production reached 22,000 tons, while this year it will hover around 12,500 tons. Harvesting started in early August and the PGI produce is now…

“Logistics of potato operations have become very expensive”

A very wet spring and a dry summer have resulted in a delay of the planting season and a lower yield of the potatoes. Nick Gordiichuk, Vice-President of the Ukrainian Potato Growers Association and Managing Director of Agrico Ukraine, states that it’s been rough, dealing with these weather conditions…

Onions rotting amid Bangladesh buyer shortage

The importers of Dinajpur's Hili land port are in trouble for not being able to sell onions imported from India due to the shortage of buyers. Most of the onions already in…

Photo report: New visitors' record at 33rd Weuthen Potato Day:

"Difficult is the new normal" is how Raiffeisen's CEO, Ferdi Buffen, opened the 33rd Weuthen Potato Day. He refers to the many challenges the potato sector faces these days. Ferdi Buffen built on this in his traditional opening speech, summing up the current potato year as "an unimaginable roller…