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The International Potato Tour (IPT) continues to expand its global partner network across Eurasia. In 2026, Sapsan Trade LLC officially joined the project as a regional partner in the Republic of Armenia. The International Potato Tour is…
The Ivanovo Region has opened the application process for subsidies aimed at local producers of potatoes and open-ground vegetables, with the deadline set for March 23rd. The Department of Agriculture is accepting applications through the state support…
The Novgorod Region has dispatched its first batch of high-quality seed potatoes to support the spring sowing campaign in the Belgorod Region, marking another successful interregional agricultural collaboration. A total of 40 tons of the "Innovator" variety…
A fiery debate has erupted among residents in Russia over the quality and value of domestic potatoes compared to imports from Egypt and Israel, revealing a deep rift between consumers and producers. On one side, frustrated shoppers…
Spring of 2024 brought a harsh shock to Russian consumers as potato prices skyrocketed, with imported varieties reaching 150 rubles per kilogram—five times higher than just a year prior. While many attribute this to poor weather, farmers…
In a significant step for future space colonization, scientists at the University of Oregon have demonstrated that potatoes can be cultivated in soil that mimics the lunar regolith. The experiment, which used a mixture of crushed minerals…
Kuzbass has solidified its position as Siberia's leading exporter of potato chips, driven by a sharp increase in local processing capacity. In 2025, the region exported 5,500 tons of chips valued at 2.2 billion rubles, accounting for…
As Russia's grain and potato deep processing industry enters 2026, it does so as an "emerging but accelerating" market. While the country has successfully localized the production of basic starches and syrups, it remains heavily dependent on…
A native blue potato variety with unique characteristics for industrial processing has been identified in the Huánuco region of Peru. Known as "Azul Quiti," the variety was found within the traditional collections of local farmers by agronomist…
On February 5th, Viettrans Logistics Joint Stock Company, in collaboration with PepsiCo Vietnam, held a seminar to evaluate the effectiveness of the FL2215 potato production model at the Dong Tham Plant and Animal Breeding Production Center in…
Facing a challenging economic environment characterized by rising costs, shrinking profit margins, and intense international competition, the Belgian potato processing industry is strategically pivoting towards Asia. According to Katrien De Nul, potato promotion manager at VLAM, the…
As 2026 marks 30 years since the commercial cultivation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) began globally, South Korea finds itself at a crossroads regarding its regulatory framework. While the country does not permit GMO cultivation, imported GM…
