France: Florimond Desprez becomes the majority shareholder of Danespo
The Florimond Desprez group has bought back its 49% stake in Danespo from its Danish partner DLF and has become the majority shareholder with a 99% stake.
Europa 26/07/2025
Science: Discovering how potato plants defend themselves against Spongospora subterranea f. sp. subterranea (Sss)
A team of plant scientists has made significant progress in understanding how potato plants defend themselves against this soil-borne pathogen that causes powdery blight.
Europa 24/07/2025
Mexico: The lowest price in the last 25 years due to potato oversupply
Food production increased while demand fell significantly.
Latam 24/07/2025
Costa Rica: Potatoes imported from the United States without phytosanitary controls distort the local market.
The massive entry of this product negatively impacts the horticultural sector
Latam 24/07/2025
Peru: "The industrialization of local potatoes is presented as a strategic alternative."
Phenomena such as seasonal oversupply, low technological development, and limited opportunities for industrialization reveal that the potato market still faces serious imbalances.
Latam 23/07/2025
Peru: The world’s largest potato cryobank is in Lima.
To safeguard the heritage of the Andes, in the La Molina district of Lima, there is a discreet building that houses one of the most important biodiversity collections in the world.
Latam 23/07/2025
Peru: "Fair pay for producers is essential to promoting native potato production."
Peruvian native potatoes have conquered haute cuisine for their flavor, diversity, and cultural value, but they still face barriers to reaching the tables of all Peruvians.
Latam 23/07/2025
Spain (Xinzo de Limia): The city of Ourense will host the traditional Potato Fair
will host the traditional Potato Fair
Europa 23/07/2025