Suiza: Bund sorgt für rote Köpfe in der Kartoffel Branche
Der Bund will künftig Importkontingente von Speisekartoffeln versteigern. Die Branche ist geschlossen dagegen. Produzenten befürchten steigenden Preisdruck.
Europa 03/03/2016
Canadá: P.E.I new potato; Smilin Eyes Irish Gold
Johnny MacLean, a West Prince potato farmer, is hoping his specialty spud, which he named Smilin’ Eyes Irish Gold, will be a big hit in Island stores, and eventually make its way to the U.S. MacLean bought the exclusive.
Norte Am. 03/03/2016
Canadá: Overproduction concerns P.E.I potato growers
At the International Potato Expo last weekend, P.E.I potato farmers discussed the overproduction of potatoes, which is making it difficult for them to sell their crop.
Norte Am. 03/03/2016
Australia: Potato growers demand deregulation date
Around 85 West Australian potato growers gathered for a meeting in Manjimup on February 26 to discuss the end of industry regulation.
Oceania 03/03/2016
Argelia: Algeria to export potatoes to the Gulf by air
The Algerian government has decided to sign contracts for the export by air of potatoes to countries in the Gulf region
Africa 03/03/2016
Sri Lanka: Increases import tax on potatoes, onions
The Sri Lankan President, Maithripala Sirisena instructed the Finance Ministry to increase the import tax for potatoes and big onions, with effect from March 1.
Asia 03/03/2016
Iralanda: Irelands potato market back on track
During the National Potato Conference in Dublin on Tuesday 23 Feb., Kantar Worldpanel research was unveiled which showed that the Irish potato industry has experienced simultaneous growth in terms of potato value and volume.
Europa 25/02/2016
Australia: W. Australian potato growers’ potential new market
Hot chip vending machines could be a potential new market for West Australia potato growers, who are currently facing the loss of the only chip manufacturer in the state
Oceania 25/02/2016