Sector | Potatoes and Onions
Odisha partners with NAFED to curb potato prices amid retail inflation concerns
Colombia announces measures to mitigate onion crisis
CSIR-SARI-Wa drives efforts to transform Upper West into a leading onion production hub
Philippines cracks down on onion importers for price manipulation and collusion
AusVeg's 2024 review:
AusVeg intensifies advocacy for growers amid cost crises and workforce challenges
Measures to stabilize food prices and export the vegetable harvest were discussed In Kazakhstan
Agro Debeuckelaere:
“This potato wholesaler has ventured into artisanal chip production”
Bangladesh onion prices drop as imports from India surge through Hili port
Ukraine's wholesale onion prices drop amid low demand and quality concerns
Potato industry hoping to see more promotions this Christmas
Potato prices soar in Cyprus, prompting Turkish imports in occupied regions
Dutch potato prices rise 18% despite challenges and increased production costs
Philippines secures red onion supply through February, boosts yellow onion imports
Bangladesh seeks alternative potato and onion suppliers amid trade shifts with India
Selangor advances rose onion self-sufficiency with innovative cultivation project
Jorge "Lito" Olivera, Servicios y Soluciones Inteligentes S.A.
"Argentinian garlic seeks stability in a global market characterized by high costs and uncertainty"
Holiday produce ads surge with price shifts in fresh produce
Suvendu Adhikari warns of trade embargo on Bangladesh over Hindu minority attacks
Adriaan van Belzen, Daily Onions:
"Onion prices feel like Fugazi magic dust"
Pio Del Prete Srl
Positive trend for the garlic campaign but less so for onions
Potato prices surge in Cyprus as overall inflation rises to 1.5%
Berlin Wholesale Market:
"High price pressure characterises potato market"
Branston launches Nanna Tate potato brand to modernize classic dishes
Downs unveils CropVision Plus optical potato sorter with
Christmas vegetable price cuts raise sustainability concerns for UK farmers
The onion industry calls for fairer outbreak investigations and clearer communication
Onion market update: regional trends, transportation challenges, and crop outlooks
PNVA 2024 Onion Session covers research, pest management, and grower strategies
Potato offerings on display at the New York produce show
Ukraine sees surge in potato imports amid poor harvest, market risks persist
Spain produced nearly 2 million tons of potatoes and consolidated its upward export trend
Stijn Windey, Agra Claessens:
"Years like this prove that potato growers can no longer afford mistakes"
Potato demand rises with colder weather as European prices increase by £10-£20 per ton
Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan trade grows 38.7% in 2024, driven by agricultural exports
Codex Alimentarius approves 1,4-DMN for potato storage, boosting global trade opportunities
West Bengal potato traders end strike after talks on export ban and price concerns
UK drug smuggling network worth £7bn dismantled, leaders hid drugs in onions, garlic, and ginger
Photo report:
British onion and carrot industry met at the Onion and Carrot Conference in Leicester
NEPG potato farmers faced rising costs, lower yields, and new challenges in 2024
Delayed Jersey benne potato harvest begins in North Otago after heavy rainfall
E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s onions ends with 104 cases and 1 death
Ukraine adjusts vegetable imports as production recovers but remains below pre-2022 levels
Peru's international potato center to invest $14.42 million in Agra for advanced farming
West Bengal potato traders strike indefinately over export restrictions amid rising prices
Rimini, 6-8 May 2025
An international symposium on the potato
Una potato harvest reaches 28,000 metric tons with prices at $27–$34 per quintal
Ghana spends $2 million weekly on onion imports amid rising challenges
Agristo
From contract vegetable packer to global frozen potato product player
TikTokers using onions for cough relief
Egypt exports 173,000 tons of food in a week, led by sweet potatoes and citrus
Tunisia addresses potato shortage with seasonal production and crackdown on speculation
Sri Lanka raises potato import tax and lowers lowers onion levy
Cavendish Farms invests $150M to expand Jamestown potato plant and enhance sustainability
Dignus Boone, Bowa:
"Onion exports are thriving, but the key question is what happens after Christmas"
West Bengal's potato export restrictions spark trader protests and regional concerns
Bangladesh cold storage group proposes potato procurement to stabilize prices
Thanksgiving leftovers and Christmas décor shift ad focus; weekly totals drop 32%
Lithuanian farmers expand exports amid European vegetable shortages
Study links higher fruit and vegetable intake to reduced depression in adults over 45
Smaller yields on North Carolina sweet potatoes for 2024
Kenya Sustainable Potato Initiative launched to boost yields and farmer income
China:
Launching aeroponic research to sustain potato production
Budget changes spark concerns over financial viability of UK potato farming
Kolkata potato prices stay high despite government export controls and intervention efforts
Odisha potato prices surge after West Bengal export ban
Thanksgiving dinner as a celebration of American agriculture
Ransomware attack on Blue Yonder causes potato shortages in UK supermarkets
Trucks stranded as West Bengal bans potato exports to curb rising prices
Climate change study shows potato yields could drop by over 50 percent in warmer conditions
Introduction Schaap Holland
New mashed potatoes for food service sector
Jeannie Tapley named executive director of the Maine Potato Board
Potato prices in Northern Europe and UK reach up to £370/mt amid rising demand
Photo report
Challenges for the future take center stage at Interpom 2024
India's garlic prices surge to $4.88/kg amid supply shortage and imports
Dutch farmer pioneers true potato seeds for sustainable baby potato production
Sweet potato acreage increases in Ghana, with new varieties and year-round production
Philippines plans additional yellow onion imports to address supply shortage
Value-added sweet potato products inspire during the holidays and beyond
PEI potato industry honors its own
Schuiling invests in advanced automation for seed potato packaging
McCain denies involvement in frozen potato price-fixing activities
Egypt's food exports rise 15.7%, led by sweet potatoes and citrus fruits
Potato sales in Ireland rise 27.6%, driven by younger consumers and air fryer trends
Kazakhstan increases potato exports to Turkmenistan market by fivefold
PTI protests trigger price hikes and shortages in Hazara division
UNPT calls on downstream operators to include the rise in production costs in their contract proposals to producers
Joeri Ongena (Onion peeling company Ongena):
"Difficult crop year will create challenges in onion storage"
Climate change disrupts Europe's potato production, sparking concerns
Potato prices in Bangladesh soar amid market manipulation claims
Irish potato sector faces challenges with rising costs and weather impacts
Cooch Behar sets price caps on potatoes and onions amid retail surge
North Carolina bracing for low sweet potato stocks on hand for 2024-2025
Swiss onion production drops amid weather and crop protection challenges
Production of vegetable products in Azerbaijan has increased
Mykolaiv restores vegetable and fruit storage facilities amid agricultural revival efforts
In Ukraine, potato hubs developed to collaborate with local farmers.
McCain Foods and Cavendish Farms face U.S. lawsuits over alleged potato price-fixing
Bengal tackles rising potato and onion prices amid export concerns
Potato prices soar in Siliguri, reaching up to $1 per kilo
Northern New England sees growth in potato farming as dairy declines
World's longest potato noodle stretches over four football fields
Guillaume Liesch, Champ'pom
"We are increasing our production capacity for packaged potatoes this year"
Potato harvest in northern Spain extended for longer than expected due to incessant rains
Potato market update:
Cold weather boosts retail demand as European harvest wraps up
India ramps up onion shipments to stabilize prices in major cities
Iosif Kokkinidis, Agroteam:
“Potato stocks will be gone two months earlier than usual”
Philippines considers vegetable imports as typhoons drive prices up
ISI Sementi and Top Seeds to merge in 2025, forming seed company in Italy
Russia considers import duty exemptions for several vegetables
Shopian farmers boost yields with disease-resistant kufri potato varieties
USDA announces $2 billion aid for specialty crops, including potatoes
Russia plans to boost its potato imports
Duisburg wholesale market:
"Shortage of potatoes for roasting at Christmas markets"
NZ horticultural delegation seeks expanded trade with India
Florida agricultural losses from Hurricane Helene estimated at $40M–$162M
Spanish potato production decreases for the third consecutive year
Major U.S. potato processors face antitrust lawsuits over alleged price-fixing
Uzbekistan's onion export volume increased
Guillermo Agorreta, of SAT Agorreta:
"Current low prices at source don't mean that there is no demand, because the opposite is true"
South Korea develops MRI technology to reduce onion storage losses
India's onion prices soar amid supply chain issues and speculation
Rol-Nas upgrades potato processing with advanced peeling and inspection tech
Mongolia's potato harvest has increased by 68,600 tons
Francisco Moya, Vitalis network
"There will be more visibility and certainty about quality in 1 or 2 months"
Rinus Wisse, Wiscomex:
"The onion market is currently dominated by packers"
Onion prices surge to $108 per bag in Lagos amid scarcity
