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On August 4, 2025, Calbee Inc. launched its Hokkaido First-Dig Potato Chips—a limited-edition snack made from the year’s earliest Hokkaido potato harvest. Available in two flavors (Otsu-Shio Light Salt and Kombu Soy Sauce), the product celebrates Japan’s potato-growing cycle, where…
Georgia’s potato exports reached 78,230 tons in H1 2025, a 30-fold increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the National Statistics Office. In value terms, exports surged to $26.5 million, up from just $0.88 million a year earlier. Russia Dominates…
On August 7, South Korea’s low-cost carrier T’way Airlines announced an 80% capital reduction through a 5:1 reverse stock split, slashing its capital from 136 billion KRW to 27.2 billion KRW without affecting total equity. The move aims to improve its financial structure ahead…
Belgium is a powerhouse in potato processing, exporting €4.85 billion worth of frozen fries and potato products in 2024, thanks to the fertile "potato belt" spanning Northern France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. However, the sector is…
In the Raiymbek district of Almaty Region, a new agricultural venture is making waves. The company TOO "Altyn Dan", established in 2023 with regional government support, has started growing potatoes on 150 hectares using drip irrigation—an efficient water-saving…
Farmers in the Omsk region have made significant strides in their early harvest season, collecting 2.1 thousand tons of potatoes alongside 800 tons of beets and carrots, according to Governor Vitaly Khotsenko. This marks a strong start to the season,…
Potatoes, one of the world’s most vital crops, trace their origins back to a remarkable natural hybridization event 9 million years ago in South America. Scientists have discovered that the potato’s genome is a stable combination of…
Farmers in Bengal’s key potato-growing districts—Hooghly, Bankura, Purba Bardhaman, and others—are facing financial ruin as potato prices have plummeted from Rs 1,000–1,100 per quintal in March to just Rs 500–600 per quintal in July. Many farmers, like Bitan Ghose from Bankura,…
Bangladesh produced 13 million metric tons (MMT) of potatoes in 2024, exceeding domestic demand by 4 MMT, according to the Bangladesh Cold Storage Association (BCSA). This oversupply has driven farmgate prices down to $0.11–$0.13/kg, far below the $0.22/kg that cold storage operators argue…
According to Belhydromet (Belarus' hydrometeorological service), the 2023 potato season shows mixed results due to unusual weather patterns: ✔ Flowering completed across all fields✔ Natural vine wilting has begun in some areas✔ Tuber weight per plant exceeds last year’s levels (as of late July) Key Weather Impacts…
The North America Potato Storage Organization (NAPSO) and the Potato Association of America (PAA) co-hosted a groundbreaking Potato Storage Symposium in Madison, Wisconsin, drawing growers, researchers, and industry specialists. Attendees hailed it as one of the most practical and relevant discussions on storage in…
According to the Kuzbass Ministry of Agriculture, locally grown potatoes and vegetables can only be stored in fresh condition until April under current conditions. Beyond that, traders must rely on imported produce from southern regions or other…
