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The iconic early potato variety Bonnotte, prized for its delicate nutty flavour and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status, has made its much-anticipated return to markets on the island of Noirmoutier. Harvesting began on March 17, but this…
In a remarkable display of community spirit and food waste reduction, Surrey’s annual Ugly Potato Day has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the largest donation of fruits and vegetables in 24 hours. Organized by Odd…
On the alluvial plains of the middle Brahmaputra River in Emma Township, Nangmu County, at an altitude of 3,830 metres, the Emma potato—also known as the "Snow Plateau" potato—has been transformed from a locally consumed staple into…
Potato Corner, the popular Filipino potato snack chain, is commemorating its first year in the Taiwanese market with the launch of an eye-catching limited-time offering: "Giant Fries." Available from August 1 to 15, 2026, at NT$398 per…
South Korean food giant Nongshim has introduced four new potato chip varieties, each developed in partnership with a different convenience store chain. Released on July 10, the "dining series" lineup transforms classic snack experiences by incorporating gourmet…
Farmers in the Arkhangelsk region (Pomorye) have begun harvesting the new potato crop, with the first 50 tons already secured in storage facilities. This year, agricultural producers aim to collect 23,000 tons—a volume sufficient to meet regional…
Potato crops in Omsk are facing a serious threat following torrential rains that have left the soil excessively moist, just as many plants have not yet reached full maturity. Local gardener Natalya Aleshkina, a seasoned grower, expressed…
A new climate study from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), published in Geophysical Research Letters, reveals that global warming has not only continued but accelerated since approximately 2015, with temperatures now rising at a…
Krasnoyarsk’s agricultural scientists have achieved a significant breakthrough, with their locally developed potato varieties now being cultivated far beyond the region’s borders. Governor Mikhail Kotyukov recently announced that the varieties "Akruks" and "Mira," bred at the Krasnoyarsk…
The Department of Agriculture and Environment of Lâm Đồng Province has issued a plant export license authorizing the Potato, Vegetable, and Flower Research Center to ship 27,952 potato seed tubers (Solanum tuberosum) to India, comprising 23 different…
A widely used fungicide applied to Swedish potato crops may pose a risk to brain development, according to a new analysis by researchers at Stockholm University . The substance, fluazinam, is used to prevent late blight and…
The potato harvest campaign in Cantalpino, Spain, has started on a disheartening note, as farmers face a perfect storm of weak demand, rock-bottom prices, and skyrocketing production costs. Despite excellent commercial quality, growers are receiving just €0.16…
