Potato News

Azerbaijan growing foreign varieties of potatoes
April 20, 2021

Azerbaijan is importing new potato varieties

New foreign varieties of potatoes are grown in Azerbaijan. Samir Verdiyev, a local farmer said he grows potatoes in six districts of the country, delivering only seeds of varieties to Azerbaijan.
High Yields And Low Energy Usage Make TOMRA Food’s Steam Peelers Perfect For Lamb Weston / Meijer, A World-Leader In High-Quality Frozen Potato Products
April 20, 2021

High Yields And Low Energy Usage Make TOMRA Food’s Steam Peelers Perfect For Lamb Weston / Meijer, A World-Leader In High-Quality Frozen Potato Products

Lamb Weston / Meijer's commitment to preserving nature, and its resources, while caring for neighbors contributes to their overall growth and success. These shared virtues and values are just another reason why their partnership with TOMRA Food makes for a perfect match.
Bangladesh Agricultural Corporation BADC contract growers export potatoes to Malaysia
April 20, 2021

Bangladesh Agricultural Corporation (BADC) contract growers for the export of potatoes to Malaysia

Potatoes produced by contract growers of the Bangladesh Agricultural Corporation (BADC) are now being exported to Malaysia.
PepsiCo Announces 2030 Goal to Scale Regenerative Farming Practices Across 7 Million Acres, Equivalent to Entire Agricultural Footprint
April 20, 2021

PepsiCo to Move to Regenerative Farming Practices for all its ingredients

Pepsico's Efforts are Estimated to Reduce At Least 3 Million Tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions by the End of the Decade. PepsiCo's 'Positive Agriculture' Ambition Additionally Targets to Improve Livelihoods of Those in its Agricultural Supply Chain, and Sustainably Source 100% of its Key Ingredients.
Uzbekistan could sharply reduce the imports of potatoes in 2021
April 20, 2021

Uzbekistan could sharply reduce the imports of potatoes in 2021

In February EastFruit experts identified the main reasons for the sharp rise in potatos prices in Uzbekistan over the past few years, having analyzed trends in the production, import and consumption of potatoes for the period from 2000 to 2020.
New branded Idaho russet potato packaging launched
April 20, 2021

New branded Idaho russet potato packaging launched

If consumers 'eat with their eyes first', you could say that packaging is the main course. As such, communicating your brand through a unique package can be one of the most powerful tools in the produce aisle.
Mimmo Bellipario: 'Nuestras patatas tardías del sur de Italia son un producto de nicho apreciado en el exterior'
April 20, 2021

Mimmo Bellipario: 'Nuestras patatas tardías del sur de Italia son un producto de nicho apreciado en el exterior'

La patata tardía italiana es un producto de nicho, con volúmenes limitados de unas 40 toneladas, que sin embargo encuentra admiradores en el extranjero, y en particular en Francia y Bélgica, donde reside una clientela fiel.
Patata en Castilla y León: siembras muy avanzadas y buenas previsiones de mercado
April 20, 2021

Patata en Castilla y León: siembras muy avanzadas y buenas previsiones de mercado

Las siembras de patata en Castilla y León han vuelto a reanudarse tras una semana de parón por las últimas lluvias. Se prevé que vuelva a llover este fin de semana, lo que significaría un nuevo parón.
Los productores del tubérculo en Boyacá aseguran que la actual crisis es peor por la que atravesaron en el 2020.
April 20, 2021

Colombia: Campesinos afirman que la crisis de la papa se ha agravado

Ante la crisis que atravesaron los papicultores en el año 2020, resultado de la importación y sobreoferta de papa, y por la dura crisis que se ha enfrentado tras el covid-19, actualmente dicen que la situación es peor de difícil.
La valenciana Patatas Lázaro saca al mercado un envase 100% biodegradable
April 19, 2021

La valenciana Patatas Lázaro saca al mercado un envase 100% biodegradable

La compañía valenciana Patatas Lázaro, a través de su marca Freshnatur, se suma a la revolución 'cero plástico' y saca al mercado español el primer envase completamente biodegradable y de origen vegetal, que se puede encontrar desde este miércoles en los supermercados españoles.
Local mayor kicks off potato planting season for PotatoEurope 2021
April 19, 2021

Local mayor kicks off potato planting season for PotatoEurope 2021

On the third Thursday of April, the first potatoes for the PotatoEurope harvesting demonstrations were planted under ideal weather conditions. By pressing the start button, acting mayor of Noordoostpolder Jan Westmaas sent autonomous implement carrier Robotti on its way to plant the first potato.
Japan Tariff Reductions For US Potatoes - Fries Now Enter Tariff Free
April 17, 2021

Japan Tariff Reductions For US Potatoes - Fries Now Enter Tariff Free

Last week Japan eliminated its remaining 2.1% tariff on US frozen fries (HS 2004.10) as a result of the tariff concessions secured under the US-Japan Trade Agreement.

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