Mexico removes tariffs on import frozen potatoes from the United States
May 24, 2019

Mexico removes tariffs on import frozen potatoes from the United States

President Trump removed the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Friday, May 17. Mexico responded by removing its 20% tariff on frozen potatoes imported from the United States on May 20.
U.S. potato exports of frozen, dehy and fresh have all posted modest gains through the first three quarters of the July 2018 – June 2019 marketing year. (Courtesy: Potato News Today)
May 17, 2019

United States Potato Export sales trending up, despite trade wars

United States potato exports of frozen, dehy and fresh have all posted modest gains through the first three quarters of the July 2018 – June 2019 marketing year.
China Hikes Tariffs on U.S. Goods After Trump Warning. (Courtesy: Capital Watch)
May 16, 2019

China to hit US frozen fries, dehy potatoes with more tariffs

As the Trump administration’s trade fight with China twists and turns, exporters of frozen and dehy potatoes are facing a hit.
The market price of potatoes in Gansu, China recently showed a rising trend. (Courtesy: Global Potato News)
May 09, 2019

Potato prices on the rise in Gansu, China

The market price of potatoes in Gansu recently showed a rising trend. Relevant data shows that the price of potatoes in Gansu increased by 16.67% in comparison with the same time last year.
The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) rose in April 2019 to around 170 points
May 09, 2019

The FAO Food Price Index rose in April 2019

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) rose in April 2019 to around 170 points, 1.5 percent (2.5 points) higher than in March and marking its highest value since June 2018.
FAO Food Price Index steady in March
April 16, 2019

FAO Food Price Index steady in March

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) held steady in March 2019, averaging 167 points and still hovering around its highest value since August 2018.
FAO Food Price Index up in February 2019
March 19, 2019

FAO Food Price Index up in February 2019

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 167.5 points in February 2019, up 2.7 points (1.7 percent) from January.
UK potato chips prices surge after heatwave-induced potato shortage
February 26, 2019

UK potato chips prices surge after heatwave-induced potato shortage

Crisps fans in the United Kingdom might have noticed that their favourite snack has become a little more expensive in recent months.
La situación de la papa en Argentina es crítica por la inflación
February 14, 2019

La situación de la papa en Argentina es crítica por la inflación

Lo dice Coninagro en su informe "El semáforo de las economías regionales". Debido al aumento de los costos de producción, atrasos en los precios y la baja en el consumo, ocho actividades (incluyendo a la papa) culminaron el año pasado en crisis.
The FAO Food Price Index started the new year on firmer ground
February 09, 2019

The FAO Food Price Index started the new year on firmer ground

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 164.8 points in January 2019, up almost 3 points (1.8 percent) from December 2018 but still 3.7 points (2.2 percent) below the corresponding month last year.
FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) nearly unchanged in December 2018
January 15, 2019

FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) nearly unchanged in December 2018

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 161.7 points in December 2018, nearly unchanged from its November value as lower dairy and sugar quotations were largely offset by firmer cereal prices and somewhat higher prices of meat and oils.
FAO food Price index sees further decline in November
December 07, 2018

FAO food Price index sees further decline in November

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 160.8 points in November 2018, down 2.1 points (1.3 percent) from October, the lowest since May 2016, and nearly 15 points (8.5 percent) below its level in the corresponding period last year.
Llevarían a Colombia ante la OMC por imposición de aranceles
November 10, 2018

Llevarían a Colombia ante la OMC por imposición de aranceles

El país suramericano quiere aplicar impuestos contra las papas fritas de Bélgica, Países Bajos y Alemania.
FAO Food Price Index slightly lower in October
November 01, 2018

FAO Food Price Index slightly lower in October

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 163.5 points in October 2018, down 1.4 points (0.9 percent) from September and some 13 points (7.4 percent) below its level in the corresponding period last year.
FAO Food Price Index down in September
October 04, 2018

FAO Food Price Index down in September

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 165.4 points in September 2018, down 2.3 points (1.4 Percent) from August and some 13 points (7.4 percent) below its level in the corresponding period last year.
Global Food Prices steady in August
September 06, 2018

Global Food Prices steady in August

Global Food Prices remained virtually unchanged last month, as indicated by the FAO Food Price Index for August 2018.
FAO Food Price index July falls sharply
August 04, 2018

FAO Food Price index July falls sharply

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 168.8 points in July 2018, down as much as 6.5 points (3.7 percent) from June and 10.3 points (3.7 percent) from the corresponding period last year.
The FAO Food Price Index slips in June on heightened trade tensions
July 10, 2018

The FAO Food Price Index slips in June on heightened trade tensions

The FAO Food Price Index averaged 173.7 points in June 2018, down 2.4 points (1.3 percent) from its level in May, representing the first month-on month decline since the beginning of this year. Most markets have generally taken-on a weaker tone recently largely on heightened trade tensions.

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