Spain: The Spanish potato sector faces the challenge of a less volatile 2026
An orderly 2026 campaign must start from a joint diagnosis and lead to commitments from all links in the chain.
Europa 05/02/2026
Bolivia (Oruro): Frosts destroy potato and quinoa crops and disaster declaration requested.
An intense cold wave hit Marka Andamarca, in the department of Oruro, and caused serious damage to agricultural production, especially to potato and quinoa crops.
Latam 04/02/2026
Chile (Chiloé): INIA organized field days with the aim of reducing the use of chemical pesticides in potato cultivation.
The two days organized by INIA in Butalcura and Punahuel, in the commune of Dalcahue, highlighted the institution’s commitment to safer and more sustainable agriculture.
Latam 04/02/2026
Mexico: Producers predict an increase in demand for potato chips by 2026.
The president of the National Confederation of Potato Producers said that they have come from two very bad years with low sales and prices
Latam 04/02/2026
Bolivia: Overproduction of potatoes makes it difficult for farmers to cover production costs.
“Everyone grows potatoes,” admitted Marino Maraz, a producer from Laderas, acknowledging that with current market prices, it is difficult to think about making a good profit.
Latam 04/02/2026
Chile: Chilean scientists develop a potato variety that takes longer to oxidize after being cut
The advance would allow for a reduction in post-harvest waste and an improvement in product quality without incorporating DNA from other organisms.
Latam 03/02/2026
Colombia: Two varieties of Colombian potatoes are among the best in the world
These tubers stood out for their texture, nutritional value, and versatility within Colombian cuisine.
Europa 01/02/2026
Europe: The impact of frozen french fries is causing a decrease in prices in Europe.
The abundant harvest in Central Europe, the fall in European frozen food exports and the push from powers like China and India are driving prices at origin down to 12 cents per kilo
Europa 01/02/2026