Tag: potato market

In a recent interview, Hans Huistra, CEO of the Dutch seed company Royal HZPC Group, outlined the company's ambitious roadmap for the future of potato breeding, emphasizing that new varieties ...

The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has pushed back against a proposal from the Russian Potato Union to establish a minimum purchase price for potatoes sold to retail chains. The union ...

Alexey Krasilnikov, Executive Director of the Russian Potato Union, has stated that while there is no outright deficit of potatoes in the country, there is a notable shortage of high-quality ...

The Russian Potato Union has proposed introducing minimum purchase prices for potatoes sold to retail chains in an effort to stabilize the market and ensure predictable income for agricultural producers. ...

Cheboksary, March 4-5, 2026 — As part of the XVIII Interregional Industry Exhibition "Potato-2026", leading market players, breeders, and agribusiness representatives traditionally gathered. One of the key events of the ...

During the International Potato Tour (IPT) in India at the Global Potato Summit in Delhi, we interviewed Moustafa Dessouki, Regional Sales Director – MENA at Agristo NV. Dessouki explains that ...

December: A Pivotal Month for Brazil’s Potato Market Southern Brazilian states — Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and Paraná — are expected to operate at full potato production capacity ...

Price Decline as a Driver of Food Stability Brazil is experiencing a notable drop in potato prices, directly contributing to a more affordable basic food basket for consumers. As potatoes ...

The potato sector in Honduras has reached a boiling point. Local producers from the western region blocked the CA-4 highway, one of the country’s key transport corridors, to demand government ...

The situation in Colombia’s potato industry is becoming increasingly alarming. According to local producer groups, for every 40 million pesos invested, farmers recover only around 4 million — barely 10 ...

Unlocking New Revenue from a Classic Crop: The Potato Protein Revolution For generations, the potato has been a cornerstone of global agriculture, primarily valued for its starch and its place ...

The cultural phenomenon of Friendsgiving, officially added to Merriam-Webster in 2020 and popularized by millennials and Gen Z, represents a significant and evolving consumption segment for the potato industry. A ...

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 ...

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. ...

A disturbing sight is unfolding across the farmlands of Niedersachsen, Germany: fields of potatoes left to rot. This is not a result of disease or catastrophic weather, but a calculated ...

In a definitive stance against market intervention, Russia's Minister of Agriculture, Oksana Lut, has publicly opposed the fixation of potato prices, warning that such a measure is a "non-market regulation ...

In the rolling highlands of Kenya, potatoes are more than food they are livelihood, culture and hope. Now, thanks to a groundbreaking initiative led by the International Potato Center (CIP), ...

In a sweeping regulatory action, Russian prosecutors have issued formal warnings to more than 5,300 companies accused of unjustified price increases on essential food items in 2025. The crackdown, personally ...

Polish potato producers are experiencing a severe market crisis as record-low prices threaten the viability of their operations. Farmers report wholesale prices have collapsed to just 20-30 groszy per kilogram (approximately €0.05-0.07), while ...

In a significant move that alters the dynamics of the regional vegetable trade, Russia suspended all imports of potatoes from Georgia in July 2025. According to data from Georgia's National ...

Wisconsin remains a powerhouse in U.S. potato production, ranking third nationally with 26 million cwt (hundredweight) produced in 2024, according to the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA). While this marks a slight decrease ...

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, ...

The potato harvest in Salamanca, Spain, has started under a cloud of concern as prices drop significantly compared to previous years. According to the Interprofesional de la Patata de Castilla y ...

The new potato harvest in Italy’s Guà region, spanning Verona, Vicenza, and Padova, has begun with promising quality despite a 20% decline in yields compared to previous years. The favorable climate—characterized by ...

Young Potato Market Analysis: Trends, Quality Selection, and Price Dynamics The young potato season is currently at its peak, attracting significant attention from consumers and industry professionals alike. Understanding market ...

As the early potato harvest begins in Dagestan’s Kumtorkalinsky district, farmers are preparing to meet the high demand for fresh produce in Russia. Early potatoes, harvested in late spring and ...

Farmers in the Astrakhan region have begun harvesting early potato varieties, as reported by Governor Igor Babushkin. In the Kharbalinsky district—one of the region’s key potato-growing areas—agronomist Azat Karagushev’s fields ...

The early potato season began as usual, with the first loose-skinned potatoes from Southern Baden reaching wholesale markets on May 20, followed by firm-skinned varieties for food retailers by June ...

Despite economic turbulence, Russian authorities claim potato prices are stabilizing, thanks to expanded planting areas and last year’s record harvest of 8.6 million tons (Ministry of Agriculture, 2023). However, analysts caution that ...

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 2024 to 81.5 rubles/kg in May 2025, a 207% increase. Despite ...

Recent data from Rosstat reveals a concerning trend: Russian agricultural organizations sold only 876,000 tons of potatoes from January to April 2024—a 22.7% decrease compared to the same period in 2023. April alone saw a 31% year-on-year ...

Russia has faced a significant potato price surge in 2024, with average prices jumping nearly 50% by late April compared to the start of the year, following an alarming 92% increase over the past ...

Retail grocery outlets—supermarkets, discount chains, organic markets, and e-commerce platforms—are no longer passive sales channels. They actively influence consumer preferences, dictating which potato varieties succeed and how they reach dinner ...

As the first batches of open-ground potatoes from southern Russia hit the shelves in early June, consumers can expect some relief from soaring retail prices. However, the potato market remains ...

The German early potato season has officially kicked off, with the first batches arriving from Palatinate and Baden-Württemberg—over a week earlier than last year. According to Lothar Meyer, a potato ...

A joint venture between Chinese investor Feng Xianjin (49%) and former Priozersk District head Sergey Doroshchuk (51%) is set to establish a large-scale seed potato and vegetable operation in Volkhov ...

Kaliningrad’s Potato Market: Export Trends and Price Dynamics Recent reports from the Kaliningrad Ministry of Agriculture reveal that only 5% of the region’s 2024 potato harvest was exported outside the region. This ...

As predicted, March and April 2025 have again exposed vulnerabilities in the potato supply chain. Stocks from the previous harvest have dwindled faster than expected due to lower yields and ...

In 2019, Kenya’s potato sector experienced a landmark policy shift when the Agricultural and Food Authority (AFA), in collaboration with the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK), introduced a regulation ...

Bangladesh’s northern districts—particularly Rangpur, Dinajpur, Joypurhat, and Saidpur—are witnessing a deepening crisis in post-harvest potato management. Despite a successful harvest season, potato farmers are struggling to access cold storage, triggering ...

Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry has issued a timely call to action for the nation’s potato growers: sell your stocks now while the market is still ...

Kazakhstan is grappling with a domestic potato shortage, which has led to increased imports from neighboring countries like China and Pakistan. The government’s efforts to stabilize the potato market have ...

As potato prices in Russia surge by over 90% in a year, lawmakers are pushing for temporary price regulations to protect consumers. With inflation driven by poor harvests and market ...

To meet domestic demand and stabilize rising prices, Russia is expanding its potato-growing area by 6,500 hectares in 2025. The decision follows a significant drop in the 2024 harvest and ...

As the global demand for potatoes continues to surge, the seed potato market is experiencing remarkable expansion. Driven by technological advancements, sustainable practices, and growing food security concerns, this market ...

Potatoes have long been a staple crop in North Ossetia, playing a crucial role in both the regional economy and food security. However, recent data paints a troubling picture: potato ...

The Netherlands Expands Its Global Potato Exports in 2024 The Netherlands has long been the world’s leading exporter of potatoes by value, and 2024 is no exception. According to UN ...

Steady Retail Demand and Food Service Growth The Irish retail potato market remains strong, with steady consumer demand. As St. Patrick’s Day nears, food service sales are expected to rise, ...

European Potato Growers Face Risks of Overproduction Amid Market Shifts In 2024, potato production in Belgium, Germany, France, and the Netherlands reached 24.7 million tonnes—a 6.9% increase from the previous ...

Miratorg and "Vkusno — i Tochka" Postpone Potato Processing Plant Opening to 2026 The Russian agricultural giant Miratorg and the fast-food chain "Vkusno — i Tochka" have delayed the opening ...