Belgium: The kingdom of fries
In Belgium, at least 85% of the 3.5 to 4.5 Mt of potatoes produced each year are destined for a processing site. This shows the weight of the industry in this country.
Europa 08/03/2025
Bélgica: French fries potato price drops below 20 euros
The Belgian Belgapom has further lowered the quotation for French fries potatoes of the Fontane variety to below 20 euros per 100 kilos. This week’s reduction amounts to 2.50 euros, bringing the price to 17.50 euros per 100 kilos.
Europa 08/03/2025
Russia to boost potato imports
Due to a poor harvest in 2024, Russia’s potato imports are expected to nearly double. The government has allowed duty-free imports of up to 150,000 tons to stabilize the market.
Europa 08/03/2025
Brasil: El exceso de oferta en los mercados mantiene los precios en baja
El clima cálido está obligando a los productores a cosechar
Latam 07/03/2025
Brasil: Excesso de oferta nos mercados mantém preços baixos
O clima quente está forçando os produtores a colher
Latam 07/03/2025
Brazil: Excess supply in markets keeps prices low
Hot weather is forcing growers to harvest
Latam 07/03/2025
Costa Rica: Paperos reportan disminución de 65% en hectáreas cultivadas
Así lo dio a conocer el productor nacional Gerardo Tencio, quien explicó la difícil situación que enfrenta el sector.
Latam 06/03/2025
Nicaragua: Papa y tomate experimentan precios bajos en Estelí y Somoto
Los productores de papa en Miraflor enfrentan una baja en los precios antes de comercializar su cosecha, mientras que el tomate sigue disminuyendo su valor en Somoto.
Latam 06/03/2025