India is the world’s new French fries superpower - the reason for their success is surprising
India exports 180,000 tons of frozen French fries annually and will be able to offer its product cheaper than China by 2024.
Asia 19/07/2025
Lithuania: Dangerous bacterial potato disease spreads
Potatoes are one of the most important food products in Lithuania, but potato growers still face challenges that threaten their yield and quality. Experts warn of quarantine diseases, particularly ring rot.
Europa 19/07/2025
Netherlans: New French fries potatoes, they are already here and the price the farmer gets is remarkably low
The first new potatoes suitable for fries have been harvested. Yet, there’s little reason for enthusiasm. The price farmers can currently sell their early potatoes for is at a historic low: around 10 euros per 100 kilos.
Europa 19/07/2025
Belgium: Early French fries potatoes are now ripening quickly
Especially on unirrigated plots, potatoes of the early French fry variety Amora are ripening quickly. Ripening in Belgium is estimated at 70 percent. The yield gap between irrigated and unirrigated fields is unprecedented this year.
Europa 19/07/2025
Hungary: Potato stuck in the ground
A lot has changed on the potato front in recent times. Partly due to the climate, but also due to trade, as goods move freely in Europe. Thirdly, consumer habits, as processed potatoes are making inroads.
Europa 19/07/2025
Brasil: Com oferta alta, preços da batata seguem em queda
O pico da colheita de inverno ocorreria entre agosto e setembro.
Latam 19/07/2025
Colombia (Nariño): Preocupación por los bajos precios de venta de papa con altos costos de producción
Luis Efrén Delgado, representante del sector papero de Nariño, se refirió a los reclamos que hacen al Gobierno Nacional.
Latam 18/07/2025
Brasil: La oferta de cebolla sigue aumentando y los precios continúan en baja
Los precios cerraron con un promedio de R$0,68/kg en Monte Alto; R$0,68/kg en Divinolândia (-19%); y R$0,63/kg en Rio Pardo (-34,50%).
Latam 18/07/2025