Potato News

Bangladesh to export potato to Japan
May 04, 2023

Bangladesh to export potatoes to Japan

A Japanese company has expressed interest to import potatoes from Bangladesh, said Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque. The minister said this while addressing a program at Westin Hotel in Tokyo on Thursday (April 27).
Georgia imports the highest volumes of seed potatoes in eight years
May 04, 2023

Georgia imported more seed potatoes

EastFruit reviewed trade data of Georgia (country) for seed potatoes. In Georgia many farmers have switched to onions for the new season as in the last season the onions from the June harvest were more profitable than the potatoes from the same period.
Battling potato viruses innovations for a healthier harvest
May 04, 2023

Battling potato viruses: innovations for a healthier potato harvest

Two years ago, the Potato Research Advisory Committee (PRAC) identified and wrote letters of support for a project known as 'The Potato Virus Initiative: Developing Solutions'.
Wendy's is Fueling 'Fry'-nals with FREE Hot & Crispy Fries for Philadelphia-Area College Students
May 04, 2023

Wendy's is Fueling 'Fry'-nals with FREE Hot & Crispy Fries for Philadelphia-Area College Students

It's finals time, a.k.a. the season of all-nighters in the library. Wendy's® knows late-night cram sessions can leave you hungry for the right answers – and for a late-night snack,
Disminuye la producción de patata valenciana
May 03, 2023

Disminuye la producción de patata valenciana

Ante la situación de subida de costes y disminución de la producción por la sequía, AVA-ASAJA insta a los operadores comerciales –especialmente a las cadenas de la distribución alimentaria– y al conjunto de los consumidores que den prioridad a la compra de la patata valenciana.
Sicilian new potatoes - production deficit due to climate change
May 03, 2023

Sicilian new potatoes - production deficit due to climate change

The Sicilian new potato season started a few weeks ago. Davide Prietto Batturi's company from Syracuse is among the businesses that specialize in this product.
Australian Shoppers Share Excitement over ALDI Freezers Filled with Potato Chips
May 03, 2023

Australian Shoppers Share Excitement over ALDI Freezers Filled with Potato Chips

Australian Shoppers Share Excitement over ALDI Freezers Filled with Potato Chips Potato production suffered heavily due to excessive rains and flooding in major potato-growing areas in Australia in 2022.
Agrico expects to achieve a considerably higher price
May 03, 2023

Agrico expects to achieve a considerably higher price for its potatoes

Potato cooperative Agrico announced to its members an average price indication of EUR 35.50 (USD 39.20) per 100 kg for all supplied kilos of 28 mm upwards for seed potatoes from the 2022 harvest.
Plantación de patatas en Galicia.
May 02, 2023

Galicia, España: La sequía amenaza con encarecer aún más la patata

La semana 14 del año, la primera de abril, ha dejado una marca histórica en el precio en origen de la patata en España: 0,66 euros el kilo, un 65% más de los 0,4 euros por kilo de la misma referencia en 2022.
Spud sentiment in the media continues to improve
May 02, 2023

Spud sentiment in the media continues to improve

The widespread popularity of potatoes as America’s favorite vegetable naturally leads to their frequent appearance in the press. However, occasional misinformation can jeopardize the potato’s reputation.
Cultivos de papa en Villahermosa
May 01, 2023

Colombia: Emisión de ceniza quema los cultivos de papa y enferma a las familias en Villahermosa

La comunidad en Villahermosa ha reportado a la oficina de agricultura que se encuentran trabajando a pérdidas, teniendo en cuenta que la ceniza del volcán Nevado del Ruiz se encuentran quemando la papa, arveja y cultivos de frijol.
Hijos de Rivera con la Universidad de A Coruña
May 01, 2023

Patatas que crecen junto a los eucaliptos en A Laracha, el nuevo proyecto de Hijos de Rivera con la Universidad de A Coruña

El proyecto de la Cátedra de Hijos de Rivera junto con la Fundación Galicia Sustentable en Montemaior experimenta con el aprovechamiento de los suelos afectados por la explotación intensiva de este árbol para producir alimentos.

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