Tag: Agricultural Economics

For growers of early-maturing potato varieties, timing is everything. The strategy is simple: beat the main harvest to market, capture ...

European potato starch producers are navigating a season of plenty that presents a complex set of challenges. Driven by a ...

The European potato market, long a model of integrated processing and stable growth, is undergoing its most significant structural shift ...

The global market for frozen french fries is in the throes of a profound transformation, characterized by intense price competition ...

The announcement by Aviko's Potato Growers Commission (ATC) of an average pool price of €25.07/ton for the 2025 harvest is not merely ...

The numbers from Bangladesh paint a stark picture of a market in severe distress. According to data from the Trading ...

The Dutch potato market is sending clear signals of correction for the 2024/2025 season. According to the Association of Arable ...

The European sweet potato market is experiencing robust growth, driven by demand from the processing industry, fresh wholesale, and the ...

The German potato market is currently presenting a textbook case of agricultural economic paradox. Despite a reported 7% expansion in ...

The recent milestone of First Choice Foods (FCF) in Nepal—exporting frozen French fries to the United States—is more than a ...

The Dutch potato sector, a cornerstone of European agriculture, is in the throes of a severe market crisis. Following the ...

The French organic potato sector is at a pivotal crossroads. According to the National Interprofessional Potato Committee (CNIPT), the 2025/26 ...

For the global potato industry, the current landscape is a tale of two hemispheres. While record-breaking harvests in Europe are ...

A recent taste-test review declaring Ruffles' Cheddar and Sour Cream the brand's best flavor provides a clear market signal: robust, ...

The recent financial report from Royal HZPC Group for the 2024/2025 year is more than just a corporate success story; ...

A disturbing sight is unfolding across the farmlands of Niedersachsen, Germany: fields of potatoes left to rot. This is not ...

The 2025 growing season in the Netherlands has been defined by a dramatic north-south precipitation gradient, offering a clear illustration ...

The potato starch market in North America presents a compelling and somewhat contradictory narrative. While consumption is on a steady ...

Belgium, a cornerstone of Europe's potato industry, is experiencing a classic agricultural paradox. While farmers are harvesting one of the ...

The final dismantling of CêlaVíta's processing plant in Wezep marks the end of a 58-year legacy and serves as a ...

The Malyshev family farm in Russia's Sverdlovsk region has become a local case study in productivity and market dynamics, reporting ...

In the fields of Somzée, Belgium, farmer Alexandre Wackers is facing a paradox that is becoming all too familiar across ...

As the harvest season progresses across the Northern Hemisphere, a critical question for bulk buyers, processors, and agricultural planners is ...

The potato market in Astrakhan has undergone a dramatic shift since May, when consumer prices soared to 95 rubles per kilogram due ...

The global french fry market, valued at over $16.5 billion and projected to grow steadily, is witnessing a significant new ...

As Ukraine's potato harvest begins, experts reveal that the true cost of this staple is less about field yields and ...

The future of potato processing in North Dakota took a significant step forward in August when Agristo, the Belgian potato ...

In a sweeping regulatory action, Russian prosecutors have issued formal warnings to more than 5,300 companies accused of unjustified price ...

Agricultural communities in Russia's Biysk region are facing a perfect storm of challenges as persistent rainfall and unseasonably cool temperatures ...

Recent statements from Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko highlight a strategic outlook that resonates with agricultural producers worldwide: a recognized global ...

For farmers, agronomists, and farm owners, the conversation about potatoes isn't just about red or white for dinner. It's about ...

The recent collapse of Dutch potato processor CêlaVíta has sent ripples through the European agricultural community, highlighting the precarious nature ...

A quiet revolution is transforming the European potato landscape, and its epicenter is in France. Long overshadowed by processing giants ...

Nestled in the Loess Plateau, the city of Dingxi has orchestrated one of modern agriculture's most remarkable transformations. Once known ...

At the recent opening of the "Chisto Fri" processing plant in Tatarstan, Russian Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut projected a ...

Maine's potato industry, a cornerstone of the state's agricultural economy, is facing one of its most significant challenges in recent ...

The Netherlands, Europe's largest potato exporter, is experiencing an unprecedented price collapse that threatens the viability of its potato sector. ...

Polish potato producers are experiencing a severe market crisis as record-low prices threaten the viability of their operations. Farmers report ...

A recent proposal by a Russian economist has sparked discussion within the agricultural sector: cultivating potatoes in urban apartments to ...

The potato harvest in Salamanca, Spain, has started under a cloud of concern as prices drop significantly compared to previous ...

Young Potato Market Analysis: Trends, Quality Selection, and Price Dynamics The young potato season is currently at its peak, attracting ...

Russia, traditionally a leading global potato producer, is now grappling with an unprecedented shortage, driving prices up by a staggering 173% year-on-year. ...

Recent data from Rosstat (as of May 19, 2025) shows a sharp increase in potato prices, with the average cost per kilogram ...

Tatarstan ranks 3rd in Russia for potato production and 1st in the Volga Federal District, yet retail prices have skyrocketed—from 26.51 rubles/kg in April ...

The U.S. potato industry continues to navigate shifting consumer preferences and economic challenges, as highlighted in Potatoes USA’s 2024 Foodservice Volumetric ...

As the first batches of open-ground potatoes from southern Russia hit the shelves in early June, consumers can expect some ...

Organic potatoes command 20-50% higher prices—typically 0.50−0.50−0.80/kg compared to 0.20−0.20−0.40/kg for conventional—making them an attractive niche for commercial growers. However, the three-year transition period, where farmers ...

Recent spring frosts in Russia have sparked discussions about their potential effects on potato yields. According to Vladimir Akatyev, chairman ...

In spring, as temperatures rise, so do the prices of one of Russia’s staple crops: potatoes. The annual surge is ...

France, the world's top exporter of potatoes for processing, is facing mounting tension within its supply chain. The Union Nationale ...