Robert Doig - Caledonia Potatoes:
Sector | Potatoes and Onions
Potato trader Marco Sion from the Frischezentrum Köln-Gremberghoven:
"Delays in harvesting could potentially further exacerbate the situation with Italian early potatoes"
South African onion harvest and curing practices shape market returns
African sweet potato project targets 20 to 25% yield increases
"India’s table potatoes need processing sector's value-chain discipline"
Potato price drops below 0 euros
"Growers sometimes have to pay to market their produce"
Huánuco native potato production impacted by pests and weather
Chayenne Wiskerke and Lynette Verweel, Wiskerke Onions:
“First regenerative yellow and red onions will be available in the 2026 season”
Ireland's trade in fresh produce shows a continued reliance on imports
Martin Oudenes, My Roots & More:
"Strong demand for Chilean onions and Vietnamese coconuts"
René Segers, Mulder Onions:
“The Dutch onion sector likes to boast about high export figures, but neglects to mention the risks”
Azerbaijan potato exports reach 529 tons in early 2026
Uzbekistan seizes 72.3 kg of hashish hidden in potato replicas
U.S. potato growers face H-2A visa delays ahead of 2026 season
Bangladeshi Sunshine potato yields rise 30% in Nabinagar
Taiwanese biodegradable films increase sweet potato yields up to 3x
Ukrainian onion prices fall 19% week-on-week
European potato surplus reaches 3.3m tons as prices turn negative
Russia continues to import potatoes and vegetables
Full market access restored for fries from Belgium and the Netherlands
Colombia removes duties on frozen fries imports from Europe
"The dominant position of Belgium and the Netherlands could accentuate the pressure on available outlets"
Significant increase in Georgian onion exports during early 2026
Indian exporters balance strong pink onion arrivals against 8-10x freight
"Onions from Yemen, Sudan, and Pakistan are filling the gaps left by India in the Gulf"
Uttar Pradesh potato growers face losses as costs exceed prices
Malaga port expands Latin America fruit trade links
Polder Potato and Q-potato Holland explore strategic partnership
Tasmania introduces rules for potato mop-top virus
Dutch storage firm automates seed potato processing and logistics
Nashik onion output set to fall 12–15% after rain damage
Leon van Meir, Van Meir Onions & Potatoes:
“The only bright spot is that the market can sometimes move in an unexpected direction”
India resumes fruit exports to Gulf, but logistics disruptions persist
National retail report - Specialty crops 20 March:
Produce ads decline as spring items dominate promotions
"Potato prices have declined significantly this season"
Brazilian onion planting delayed in Triângulo Mineiro and Cristalina
Spain will start its onion harvest in three weeks, but expects a gap in June
Hybrid TPS advances seed potato crop development
Middle East tensions disrupt fertilizer supply for potatoes in Europe
Indian hail and rain damage fruit and vegetable crops in Maharashtra
Unseasonal Indian rain damages grapes, onions, and mango crops
Chinese potatoes enter market at lower prices in Kyrgyzstan
Indian onion prices fall below production cost
Jan Franje, Franje Onions:
Packing facilities ending season early as European onion self-sufficiency grows
Marius Jansen, JJK Uienhandel:
“I doubt the onion market will change in the coming weeks”
Vidalia onions headed for shelves April 13th
Deal opens up export opportunities for Canadian fresh potatoes to Mexico
Waltson Chips to exhibit with its own stand at Tavola 2026
"This potato season is actually beyond saving"
Start of the spring onion harvest at Gemüsegarten Pfalz:
"Massive distortion of competition and discrimination against domestic production"
Bangladeshi potato and onion prices fall below production costs
Michigan potato growers warn of farmland loss to solar projects
U.S. senators call for probe into Canadian potato trade practices
Potato shortage in the Moroccan domestic market
Egypt reaches 23% share of Germany's sweet potato imports
Salt-laden winds damage early potato crops in eastern Cyprus
New agricultural projects aimed at developing horticulture and seed production launched in Kazakhstan
Knoblauchsland:
"Our early chives found excellent growing conditions"
Colorado study identifies four Fusarium species in potato dry rot
Amr Kadah, Egyptian potato exporter:
"We are approaching this season with a more mature mindset"
Peruvian sweet onion season finishing up
Rain hits potato fields in Bangladesh’s Rangpur region
Middle East conflict disrupts fertilizer supply for potato growers
Potato prices fall in Ukraine as demand weakens
Pakistan potato and kinnow exports disrupted by Gulf shipping suspensions
Quarantine pests found in imported potatoes, cabbage, and tomatoes in Russia
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 13 March:
Green cabbage leads U.S. grocery ads this week at 7%
Taiwan exports 19.2 tons of onions to Okinawa
Philippines senate probes onion price collapse during harvest
Mark Barkworth - NFB Import Ltd
First Chilean early-season onions arrive at UK importer
Canada secures potato export access to Mexico
Easter demand up for North Carolina sweet potatoes
China's garlic exports rebounded, with strong market demand and slightly lower prices
Nicolas Paille, Coop de Noirmoutier:
"Our clients are waiting for Noirmoutier potatoes to revitalize the market"
U.S. lawmakers push to open Japan’s market to fresh potatoes
Maharashtra plans to export over 100,000 tons of onions to Mauritius
Bundaberg floods threaten macadamia and sweet potato cultivation
Potato prices in Spain’s A Limia fall to €0.12 per kg
Kyrgyzstan blocks 56 tonnes of Kazakh onions at Ak-Tilek checkpoint
Patrick Hughes - SAOS:
"We expect export tonnages to be comparable to last year”
Reduced acreage likely for 2026 Idaho potato crop
Sjaak Stroosnijder advises international onion peeling companies with Strooninonpeels
“You can’t escape what’s in your blood"
Egypt launches agricultural fund as exports reach US$11.5 billion
Profitability report - March 2026:
Apple producers unprofitable while pistachio growers remain profitable
Fruit and onion exports stranded at India’s JNPT
Philippines to buy onions in Occidental Mindoro to support farm-gate prices
Wilfried Rombauts (Optimum Sorting) sees changing potato market
"Sorting now goes far beyond visual inspection"
Bangladeshi Munshiganj farmers expect strong potato harvest
Uncertified seed accounts for 70% of Ukraine potato plantings
Brazilian agribusiness faces weather risks and rising production costs
New PEF system targets large-caliber crop processing up to 150 t/h
UAE says tomato and onion price increases are temporary
Karnataka potato cultivation drops by more than 50%
Australia launches school program on potato and onion production
Kyrgyzstan’s potato exports fell 2.4 times in 2025
Peeking at the neighbors: Denmark and Sweden
"Robust onion varieties such as Hylander and Redlander are successful here"
NEPG urges cut in Northwest Europe potato acreage
South Korea council urges measures as onion prices drop 28%
Big Idaho potato truck visited Colorado Springs
Air raid sirens sound, but Cyprus fresh produce sector operates normally
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 6 March
U.S. retail ads highlight spring produce, grapes rise, oranges fall
Richard Haynes - Elders:
"Tasmania and Western Australia will help fill gaps, but South Australia's recovery is essential"
Agrico rebuilds potato storage in Ukraine in record time after drone attack
Brazilian potato planting delays reported in Bom Jesus
Kazakhstan maintains potato export policy while expanding vegetable storage capacity
UK farmer sells potatoes directly to consumers via social media
Maine lawmakers urge USDA relief for blueberry, potato, and apple growers
Azerbaijan reduces potato imports in 2025 while exports increase
Philippine onion prices stabilize at US$0.71 to US$0.80 per kg
Pakistan considers Chinese route for potato exports to Central Asia
VLAM sees trade fairs as a driver of export growth
Belgian processed potato sector targets further growth in Asia
From the Desk of Chairman Steve Elfering
Outgoing chairman reflects on industry challenges ahead of annual meeting
POSEI 2026 boosts sweet potato and pineapple aid in Canary Islands
U.S. potato retail sales reach US$19.9 billion in 2025
Danish agri-tech raises €2.4 million for potato blight biocontrol
From shortage to surplus EU potato growers confront a sharp market downturn
Compensation begins for growers over PMTV potato seed orders
Michigan potato industry meets lawmakers at state capitol
Bananas and sweet potatoes drive Vietnam’s US$111 million exports to Japan
Potato output exceeds 4.1 million tonnes in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan exports 45,200 tonnes of tomatoes in 2025
Opbovins platform launched at SIA to make the most of potato surpluses
Eric Moerdijk (Monie): “Growers with good, coarse onions are holding on tightly”
Onion graders struggle to adjust to a half working week
Cuba boosts domestic potato seed production
Indian onion market faces labour action and price drop
U.S. onion exports to Panama halted after tariff quota reached
Canadian potato growers review dry season and U.S. trade outlook
Jafet Álvarez Campos, of Agrícola La Roca:
"Spain is a growing market for cassava and for all our products in general"
March will be the last month of Greek supply
Garlic plantations left intact by the great flood in Evros, Greece
Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts Indian exports and global shipping
UK snack producer proposes closure of Staffordshire vegetable crisps site
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops 27 Feb: