Peru: Arequipa is home to more than 2,000 varieties of potatoes with high nutritional value
May 30th is National Potato Day, and in Arequipa more than 2,200 varieties of this tuber are cultivated.
Latam 29/05/2026
Argentina: Habemus Papas II, Mendoza’s proposal to celebrate International Potato Day
The event will take place over two days: one dedicated to scientific and technical activities and the other focused on gastronomy, with Luján and the Uco Valley as the setting.
Argentina 28/05/2026
Europe: "Proper contracting and planning of production is key to ensuring the survival of the potato sector."
Prices are no longer determined locally, not even within Europe. Currently, global demand and the food industry itself dictate both prices and contract terms, Sáenz de Cámara points out.
Europa 28/05/2026
Peru: The Potato Festival will bring together producers from the eight provinces of the Arequipa region.
As part of National Potato Day, the Arequipa region will carry out a series of activities aimed at highlighting the importance of this emblematic Andean tuber and promoting the consumption of local production.
Latam 28/05/2026
Chile: In the context of International Potato Day, what is INIA’s contribution to the development of the potato sector?
This day presents an ideal opportunity to highlight the importance of this food and to promote the development of new potato varieties in Chile, along with their corresponding technological packages.
Latam 28/05/2026
Argentina: O INTA desenvolveu a Tonada, uma variedade de cebola adaptada às condições de Mendoza.
Esta é uma variedade inovadora de cebola, desenvolvida para se adaptar tanto a Mendoza quanto a outras áreas produtivas do país.
Argentina 25/05/2026
Mexico: Frost and reduced planting have driven up potato prices in Veracruz.
In recent weeks, the cost of potatoes has experienced a notable increase in the mountainous region of Veracruz, impacting both producers and consumers of this essential product.
Latam 25/05/2026
Spain (Cartagena): Potato harvesting progresses in the fields of Cartagena amidst mud and with lower yields
Farmers continue harvesting amidst the mud left by the rains two weeks ago. These downpours slowed crop development, but so far have not impacted prices.
Europa 24/05/2026