Ukraine: How the War Changed Potato Cultivation, Import, and Prices
The full-scale aggression of the Russian Federation has significantly altered the potato market situation in Ukraine.
Europa 31/10/2025
United Kingdom: How the potato harvest has performed in a difficult 2025 season
One of the driest potato growing seasons on record has posed a challenge for farmers across the UK.
Europa 31/10/2025
Brazil: McCain invests 1.8 billion reais to expand frozen potato production
McCain Foods has announced plans to expand its production plant in Araxá, Minas Gerais, with an estimated investment of R$1.8 billion (US$317 million), which represents the company’s largest investment in the region to date.
Europa 31/10/2025
Brasil: McCain investe 1,8 bilhão de reais para expandir a produção de batatas congeladas
A McCain Foods anunciou planos para expandir sua fábrica em Araxá, Minas Gerais, com um investimento estimado em R$ 1,8 bilhão (US$ 317 milhões), o que representa o maior investimento da empresa na região até o momento.
Latam 31/10/2025
Chile: Powdery scab of potato brought together specialists at INIA Remehue in a workshop
The activity was organized by the Agricultural Research Institute (INIA) with the support of the Foundation for Agricultural Innovation (FIA), the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (PUC) and the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG).
Latam 29/10/2025
Brasil: Bem Brasil pretende ultrapassar US$ 740 milhões em faturamento
A Bem Brasil Alimentos, de Minas Gerais, projeta crescimento de quase 10% na produção e no volume de vendas em 2025, em relação ao ano anterior.
Latam 28/10/2025
Spain (A Limia): Less potato production and low prices
The varieties destined for the potato industry in A Limia have suffered losses of around 30% compared to the typical harvest.
Europa 28/10/2025
Colombia: Fedepapa warns of increased potato imports following WTO ruling
The Federation warns that the international ruling could weaken measures protecting Colombian producers, while the domestic market faces oversupply and multi-million-dollar losses.
Latam 28/10/2025