Papas en el Menudeo

Abril 20, 2020

Cultivar papas en tu huerto: Cuándo y cómo sembrar y cosechar

Si te has decidido a cultivar patatas o papas en tu terreno, huerto o jardín, seguramente te estarás informando al máximo para hacerlo lo mejor posible y conseguir un cultivo exitoso.

Abril 15, 2020

Lively demand for Cypriot early potatoes in Germany

The sunny weather and the early start of the domestic asparagus season are particularly advantageous for potato imports. We are now hoping for a successful continuation of the campaign after Easter.

Layoffs expected at P.E.I.'s Cavendish Farms because of coronavirus

Abril 14, 2020

Layoffs expected at Cavendish Farms on Prince Edward Island because of coronavirus

Cavendish farms haven’t laid off any staff yet because of the coronavirus (COVID-19), but a spokeswoman for the company says short-term layoffs are expected.

The harvest of new potato in Portugal started two weeks earlier

Abril 14, 2020

Harvest of new potato in Portugal starts two weeks early

New potato harvest started in last week, in Portugal. Due to the higher temperatures recorded in February and March, compared to last years, the earliest varieties reached the commercial size in advance.

Idahoan Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes

Abril 13, 2020

Retail demand for dehydrated potato products skyrockets

While food manufacturers supplying to foodservice are suffering from lost revenue and layoffs, companies primarily serving retail customers are faced with exactly the opposite. One example is potato processor Idahoan Foods.

Abril 08, 2020

Potatoes, prepare to be surprised!

The three-year campaign, co-financed by the European Commission under the EU Promotion policy, will run until the end of 2022 and is now live online under the hashtag #potatosurprises.

Abril 06, 2020

Patatas Lázaro duplica su producción para afrontar la punta de demanda provocada por el coronavirus

La compañía refuerza su plantilla en un 25%. Se extreman los estándares de seguridad alimentaria. Recientemente LZR lanzó su nueva marca Freshnatur. La dirección destaca 'el compromiso y la dedicación de los trabajadores'.

Keogh’s: Potato sales surge as consumers seek healthy choice

Marzo 31, 2020

Keogh's sees potato sales surge as consumers stock up on the healthy staple

A surge in consumer demand for healthy home-cooked foods has seen a 'phenomenal' uplift in fresh potato sales – with increases as high as 70% with certain customers, according to Tom Keogh, managing director of well-known potato and crisp company Keogh’s.

Marzo 30, 2020

Irish Farm Opens Contactless Drive-thru Potato Service to Help Combat Coronavirus Lockdown

An Irish farm has found an innovative way to keep Ireland fed during the coronavirus pandemic: a contactless drive-through potato service.

Marzo 30, 2020

Las medidas por el Coronavirus podrían causar una Escasez Mundial de Alimentos

Las medidas proteccionistas de los gobiernos nacionales durante la crisis del coronavirus podrían provocar escasez de alimentos en todo el mundo, advirtió la ONU.

Marzo 25, 2020

Fairfields Farm launch free potato delivery service

Essex potato farmers have responded to the coronavirus crisis by setting up a free home delivery service for the local community.

Marzo 24, 2020

Free market for potatoes in Belgium collapsed due to COVID-19

Due to COVID-19 the free market of potatoes has completely collapsed. The PCA/Fiwap and the Belgapom price quotation has been suspended because of a lack of transactions on the free market of potatoes.

Marzo 24, 2020

Tips for Purchasing, Storing and Cooking Potatoes from U.S. Potato Farmers

Many consumers are stocking up on potatoes during these uncertain times, and it's important to make the most of these purchases. Heidi Alsum Randall, a potato farmer and mother from Wisconsin, provided the following thoughts:

Marzo 20, 2020

Statement from AUSVEG and PMA-ANZ regarding Hort Connections 2020

AUSVEG and the Produce Marketing Association of Australia – New
Zealand (PMA-ANZ) have decided to postpone Hort Connections 2020, which was
due to be held from 15-17 June 2020 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Febrero 26, 2020

Launch of the New Nedato Product Line at Fruit Logistica

In the past year, Nedato has worked hard on the new strategic direction where growth is paramount in all segments. For example, Nedato is launching a new product line under its own name during Fruit Logistica.

Febrero 24, 2020

The Potato Sustainability Alliance: Driving Sustainability in the North American Potato Sector

Key players in the potato industry in the United States and Canada announced at Potato Expo 2020 the creation of a new organization dedicated to sustainability in the potato sector: the Potato Sustainability Alliance.

Febrero 14, 2020

US Potato Retail Sales Steady for Q2

IRI data for the second quarter of the marketing year (October through December 2019) showed success with dollars and a decline in volume for total potato sales at retail in the United States.

Febrero 12, 2020

Morning Kiss Organic Celebrates Potato Lovers Month

February is Potato Lover’s Month, and Morning Kiss Organic is celebrating by giving this versatile food some special recognition! Potatoes are historically among the most popular items in the produce aisle and with a high consumption rate.