Bengal Occidental: Record potato production frustrates Bengal growers
Tens of thousands of potato growers in Bengal are in deep financial distress since the beginning of this year with traders forcing procurement prices to drop.
Asia 09/03/2023
Argentina: Lamb Weston invests 250 million dollars in French fry factory
With an investment of 250 million dollars, American company Lamb Weston is building a giant potato processing plant.
Argentina 03/03/2023
Egipto: Vraag naar aardappelen neemt toe op Egyptische lokale markt
De vraag naar Egyptische aardappelen blijft toenemen, vooral op de lokale markt," zegt Abdelrhman Elnogole, van de Egypt Land Company.
Africa 03/03/2023
Europa: Onion shortages might be a new chapter in world food crisis
Onions are the staple of cuisines across the world, the most consumed vegetable after the tomato (technically a fruit). About 106 million tons are produced annually — roughly the same as carrots, turnips, chillies, peppers and garlic combined.
Europa 03/03/2023
Francia: Avec le changement climatique, le difficile combat de la production de pommes de terre
Le changement climatique et la hausse des contraintes environnementales ont fait chuter la production du tubercule. Les prix flambent.
Europa 03/03/2023
Países Bajos: Termijnmarkt aardappelen moet 30 eurogrens loslaten
Afwachtende kopers en speculanten die hun winst nemen, zorgen voor druk op de termijnnoteringen van aardappelen. Het lijkt erop dat de termijnmarkt de grens van 30 euro per 100 kilo voorlopig los moet laten.
Europa 03/03/2023
Alemania: Pommes Frites könnten künftig um bis zu 40 Prozent teurer werden
Auch in Unterfranken steigen die Preise für Lebensmittel. Vor allem die Kartoffel könnte künftig deutlich teurer werden.
Europa 03/03/2023
Australia: Hot chips prices increase in Australia due to potato shortage
Queenslanders are finding the prices of hot chips (fries) to be too high to handle. As a result of a poor supply of potatoes, they are rising to as much as $12 (Aus dollar) for a tiny serve.
Oceania 03/03/2023