Brazil: April records peak in onion imports
The arrival of bulbs in the month was 54% higher than in March.
Latam 09/05/2025
Argentina: Onion producers in crisis due to dependence on Brazil and lack of public policies
The price of onions fluctuates wildly from year to year, harming both producers and consumers. Growing families are paid only 47 pesos per kilo, which isn’t even enough to cover planting costs.
Argentina 07/05/2025
Russia: Potato prices reach record highs
Potato prices reached an all-time high in Russia, reaching 85.4 rubles ($1.05) per kilogram for the final consumer in April, almost triple the price of last year, the Kommersant newspaper reported Tuesday.
Europa 07/05/2025
Bolivia: "National Potato Festival Betanzos 2025" for May 23 and 24
The "National Potato Festival 2025" is scheduled for the 23rd and 24th of this month in the municipality of Betanzos, in the department of Potosí, with the aim of demonstrating and highlighting the biological diversity of the potato grown in the coun
Latam 07/05/2025
Kenya to host World Potato Congress 2026
The World Potato Congress (WPC) has confirmed that Kenya will host the 2026 edition, a decision reached after reaching an agreement with the Polish Federation, as the event was originally scheduled for Gdansk, Poland.
Africa 07/05/2025
Peru gains access to the Brazilian market for potato exports
This important progress was reported following the establishment of phytosanitary protocols by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock.
Latam 07/05/2025
Argentina (Mar del Plata): Lamb Weston has set an opening date for its potato chip factory.
The company, located in the Industrial Park, is entering the final stages of construction. It will explore how one of the world’s largest plants will operate.
Argentina 06/05/2025
Argentina (Córdoba): The most important paper exhibition in the interior of the country will be held in May
The most important potato exhibition in the interior of the country, Agro Papa, will be held again this year on the same site adjacent to the town of Piquillín where it was held in its previous edition.
Argentina 06/05/2025