Chile (Maule Region): Potato prices skyrocket by 130 percent
Saco rises to $14,000 in historic increase
Latam 03/04/2026
Honduras (Intibucá): SAG promotes potato production through direct dialogue with producers
More than 300 potato producers from the department of Intibucá met with representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (SAG) to discuss strategies aimed at boosting national production.
Latam 01/04/2026
Argentina: Producing and marketing potatoes costs a producer in Buenos Aires $10,000 per hectare
In 2025, producers had overstock due to a lack of local sales and also because Brazil, the main importer, shifted from the Argentine market to the European market to reduce costs. Today, there is a slight rebound, but only enough to cover expenses.
Argentina 29/03/2026
EU exporters have regained access to Colombia’s market for frozen fries.
Colombia has lifted all anti-dumping duties on EU frozen fries imported from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. This decision reinstates full market access for 85% of EU frozen fry exports that were previously impacted by the restrictions.
Europa 28/03/2026
Brazil (Paraná): Guarapuava receives the title of Capital of the Papa
Guarapuava, a municipality located in the heart of Paraná, has consolidated its position as a giant in potato production in Brazil.
Latam 28/03/2026
Peru (Vinchos-Ayacucho): INIA established demonstration plots for the production of high-quality potato seeds.
The activity was carried out within the framework of the agreement between INIA and PERU LNG.
Latam 28/03/2026
Europe: Potato prices plummet and fall below zero.
The European potato market is facing strong pressure as a result of a significant surplus, leading to producers, in some cases, having to absorb additional costs in order to sell their product.
Latam 26/03/2026
Peru (Huánuco): Frost and hailstorms impact 237 hectares of native potato crops in six provinces
The Native Potato project promotes phytosanitary control, optimizes seed quality, and coordinates potato marketing, both in the national market and in export initiatives.
Latam 25/03/2026