COVID-19 from Ireland

Liam Glennon, Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee, Irish Potato Federation.

January 04, 2022

World Potato Congress Webinar - 'Introducing the World Potato Congress in Ireland' presented by Liam Glennon

In preparation for the World Potato Congress being held from May 30 to June 2, 2022 in Dublin, Ireland, Liam Glennon, Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee, Irish Potato Federation.

November 13, 2020

Irish Potato Market Report: retail demand remains strong

Consumption and retail demand remains strong as we approach week 4 of lockdown measures although processing trade remains minimal.

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

March 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.

March 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.

Irish Farm Center Potato Market Update for March 2020

March 23, 2020

Ireland: potato demand retail soars, food service drops

With the COVID-19 situation developing over the past week demand across all sectors has been mixed. Demand from retailers this week has soared and is reportedly as high as the Christmas period when trade normally peaks.