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A below-average yield of smaller-sized sweet potatoes is defining the 2025 season for Mississippi growers. While pests and diseases were largely absent, a severe, 70-day drought during critical growth stages has resulted in a harvest that is…
The 2024 Belgian potato harvest is nearing completion with approximately 90% of the crop lifted, revealing a complex picture of abundance and market tension. While yields are strong and overall quality is good, the season has been…
In a striking demonstration of market-driven growth, the Dutch artisan french fry producer Friethoes successfully raised €300,000 through crowdfunding in a single week to finance a major expansion of its facility in Nieuw-Vennep. The capital will enable…
In a recent address to the State Duma, Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut provided a reassuring outlook for the national potato market, stating that no major price distortions are anticipated. This stability is predicated on an expected…
The North American potato market is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades, with yellow-flesh varieties emerging as the driving force of category growth. According to Nielsen data shared by EarthFresh Foods, the yellow potato segment has…
The agricultural cooperative "Alliance" (SPSSPOK «Альянс») in the Kirovo-Chepetsk district is set to establish a primary processing line for potatoes and open-field vegetables, funded by a 10-million-ruble grant from the regional budget. The total project cost is…
The agricultural cooperative "Alliance" (SPSSPOK «Альянс») in the Kirovo-Chepetsk district is set to establish a primary processing line for potatoes and open-field vegetables, funded by a 10-million-ruble grant from the regional budget. The total project cost is…
A Grateful Farewell to Two Respected Leaders On October 30th, Kiremko marked an important moment in its history by saying farewell to two long-standing directors, Paul Oosterlaken and Andy Gowing. For many years, they have been the…
Wireworms, the soil-dwelling larvae of click beetles (Elateridae), represent a significant and persistent challenge in potato cultivation globally. Their extended lifecycle, which can last up to five years, means multiple generations can coexist in the soil, causing…
HyFun Foods, one of India’s leading frozen food producers, proudly participated in the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference – North Region, held at Ganpat University, Mehsana. The event, part of the prestigious Vibrant Gujarat legacy, focused on showcasing…
India: New Players Strengthen the Potato Processing Industry In mid-October 2025, India’s potato processing sector is witnessing a surge of fresh investment. Farmton Foods, part of the Somnath Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with…
The long-awaited moment for the potato world has arrived — the era of Hybrid True Potato Seed (HTPS) is officially beginning. On November 6–7, 2025, during Potato Days 2025, Kenya will host the unveiling of the first…
