Peru: Pests could affect potato crops in certain regions until October.
Medium to high risk conditions could be linked to an increase in water demand.
Latam 17/08/2026
Spain: High temperatures accelerate the potato harvest and reduce yields
Extreme heat and obstacles stemming from international policies have affected production and significantly increased costs.
Europa 16/08/2026
France is sinking in potato and corn production: it will lose up to 35% of its output by 2026
France faces a sharp reduction in its major crops in 2026. Agreste estimates 6.55 million tons of storage potatoes, down 21.5%, and 8.90 million tons of corn, down around 35%.
Europa 16/08/2026
Europe: Heat and drought could change the course of the potato market
OIPACYL believes it is necessary to closely monitor what is currently happening in Europe before drawing conclusions about the campaign as a whole.
Europa 16/08/2026
France: The industry is concerned because, due to the heat, the average length of potatoes has been reduced.
Price increases are expected as the sector prepares for a change in product dimensions.
Europa 16/08/2026
Chile: New regulations on common potato seeds have been implemented for producers in the Arauco region
More than 80 producers from the province participated in a SAG Biobío workshop to learn about the new requirements, which will be mandatory from the 2027-2028 season.
Latam 16/08/2026
Mexico: Potato prices fall after several months of high costs
Potato prices are falling , benefiting consumers after months of high costs.
Latam 13/08/2026
Brazil: The winter potato harvest is progressing and contributing to lower inflation
The consolidation of the winter harvest restored the volume of deliveries and increased the supply of tubers in the country’s main distribution centers.
Latam 11/08/2026