Alemania: ’Incorrect harvest forecasts disrupt the potato market’
According to the BLE, domestic offers continued to dominate for potatoes for storage. The quality was generally convincing.
Europa 02/02/2025
Genetic Improvement: What will the potato of the future be like?
Potatoes are particularly sensitive to weather conditions. Droughts or, on the contrary, periods of excessive humidity can be fatal. Not to mention the development of diseases or fungi.
Latam 02/02/2025
Study: Potato consumption not linked to heart disease or hypertension
New meta-analysis finds no significant association, but fried potatoes may raise hypertension risk.
Europa 02/02/2025
Alemania (Baja Sajonia): "Contrary to the nationwide trend, there were quite reasonable potato yields in our region"
In the area of table potatoes, the 2025 marketing year has started quite well. "The usual dip in demand after the Christmas holidays was not noticeable at all this year.
Europa 02/02/2025
Países Bajos: Fewer potatoes, more processing capacity
The developments in the Dutch potato cultivation are at least remarkable.
Europa 02/02/2025
Lowest potato harvest in eight years in Romania
According to the National Institute of Statistics, Romania had its lowest potato harvest in eight years in 2024.
Europa 02/02/2025
Egipto: High demand for Egyptian French fry potatoes
The Egyptian potato season begins in January and continues until early July. According to several growers surveyed, volumes are high this season, exceeding those of last year, FreshPlaza informs.
Africa 02/02/2025
Increased Availability Dampens UK Potato Prices
As January draws to a close, market participants report limited trade activity alongside high availability on the UK’s free-buy market, particularly for white potatoes.
Europa 02/02/2025