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mei 12, 2018

Dutch experts help Indonesia deal with potato pests

Potato cultivation in the highlands of Indonesia is plagued by a number of pests, including Potato Cyst Nematodes and Phytophthora infestans. Dutch experts help their Indonesian counterparts to find the right approach for control.

Equipment manufacturer Grimme inaugurated its new factory in Tjanjin, China

mei 10, 2018

Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer Grimme inaugurated its new plant in China

German manufacturer of agricultural machinery Grimme opened a new plant in China, initially focused on equipment for potato cultivation

mei 10, 2018

Indian State Odisha Imposes Stock Limits On Potatoes to curb prices

In a bid to rein in prices of potatoes, the government of the Indian State Odisha has imposed stock holding limits on this Indian staple.

mei 08, 2018

Potato Prices in Bangladesh up due to tight supply

Over the last month, potato prices in Dhaka, Bangladesh have seen large increases, as supplies are tight.

Sri Lanka increases import taxes of potatoes as local prices drop.

mei 06, 2018

Sri Lanka increases import duties on potatoes as local prices drop

Sri Lanka's Ministry of Finance has announced that the special commodity levy on imported big onions and potatoes had been increased with effect from midnight Wednesday, May 2nd.

april 22, 2018

Vietnam creates 'Da Lat' potato brand to prevent cheap imports to be sold as local

Potatoes from Da Lat (Vietnam) will have a new logo and brand that will make it more difficult for traders to sell cheaper Chinese potatoes under the Da Lat name.

april 04, 2018

Potato Research Centre Cambodia identifies best locations for potato cultivation

In Cambodia, researchers at the Potato Research Centre at the Royal University of Agriculture announced last week that five provinces and the capital itself will become the country's hub for potato growing after successful tests of a range of potato varieties were recently finished.

Farm Frites' potato processing investment plans in Kazakhstan are taking shape

april 03, 2018

Farm Frites' investment plans for a potato processing plant in Kazakhstan are taking shape

More details on the investment plans of Dutch French fry manufacturer Farm Frites in Kazakhstan have been published on the official website of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan following additional meetings on the topic.

maart 22, 2018

India: Higher Potato Prices reported in Punjab, West-Bengal

Higher potato prices are reported in various states of India (Punjab, West-Bengal), offering relief (Punjab) or even a windfall (West-Bengal) for farmers.

maart 22, 2018

Georgia bans the import of potato from Turkey citing potato wart risks

Georgia’s Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture stated that they have banned potato imports from Turkey until July, 2018 to eliminate the spread of 'potato cancer' on Georgian territory.

maart 19, 2018

In Azerbaijan is a need for increased potato farming

The climate of Azerbaijan is favorable for the cultivation of many fruits and vegetables, including potatoes. However, there is a need for increasing potato farming since Azerbaijan imports this vegetable from abroad as well.

maart 16, 2018

Potatoes are gaining ground among consumers in China

Since 2015, China has selected more than 10 potato varieties suitable for processing staple foods and developed more than 300 potato-based versions of staple food.

Japan’s chicken nugget French fry instant ramen to satisfy all cravings

maart 11, 2018

Will Japan’s Chicken Nugget French Fry Instant Ramen Satisfy All Cravings?

Japan's Cup Noodle maker Nissin continues to push the instant ramen envelope in delicious new ways. And now they have waded into PotatoPro territory.

Potato Farmers in Bangladesh worried by fall potato price

maart 05, 2018

Potato Farmers in Bangladesh worried by drop in potato price

Potato growers of the Thakurgaon district, Bangladesh are worried that they might not be able to recover the production cost due to sudden drop in the prices of the vegetable in the ongoing harvesting season.

maart 03, 2018

Dutch French Fries gaining ground in South Korea

Dutch potato processing companies are increasing their market share in the South Korean Frozen French Fry market.

februari 27, 2018

Uzbekistan will allow tax-free import of potatoes until 2019

Uzbekistan will allow tax-free import of potatoes until January 1, 2019. The measure is intended to eliminate the shortage of potatoes in the domestic market and to curb rising prices

februari 20, 2018

Taiwan changes rules for table stock and chipping potato imports

Taiwan authorities amended their quarantine documentation requirements for imports of fresh potatoes, both table stock and chipping potatoes.

Indian government announces roadmap to stabilize prices of potatoes, onions and tomatoes.

februari 20, 2018

Indian government announces plan to stabilize prices of potatoes, onions and tomatoes

Food Processing Industries Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal said the Indian federal government was planning to draw a sustainable roadmap to keep soaring prices of staples tomato, onion and potato under control.