Belgium: Potato market is in a downward slide
The potato market is in a downward slide, as the various quotations show. The most remarkable in that respect is the Belgapom, which did not put a price on the board at all.
Europa 16/04/2025
Ecuador: Researchers analyze solutions to combat purple top disease in potatoes
During the day, INIAP specialists explained that purple tip is a disease caused by phytoplasmas transmitted by insect vectors, primarily Bactericera cockerelli.
Latam 16/04/2025
Argentina: The “Central Prices” website adds new resources!
Wholesale Prices in Buenos Aires, Source: Statistics and Prices Department of the Central Market of Buenos Aires
Argentina 15/04/2025
Argentina: O site “Preços Centrais” adiciona novos recursos!
Preços no atacado em Buenos Aires, Fonte: Departamento de Estatística e Preços do Mercado Central de Buenos Aires
Argentina 15/04/2025
Peru signed an agreement to guarantee access to fresh potatoes to the Brazilian market.
In accordance with the coordination made, the resolution with the phytosanitary requirements must be published within 30 days.
Latam 14/04/2025
O Peru assinou um acordo para garantir o acesso de batatas frescas ao mercado brasileiro.
De acordo com a coordenação realizada, a resolução com os requisitos fitossanitários deverá ser publicada em até 30 dias.
Latam 14/04/2025
Belgium: Another 600,000 tons of free potatoes in Belgian storage warehouses
The potato stock in Belgium, determined on the reference date of 1 April, is comparable to last year. However, the share of potatoes that are still freely available is higher than in previous years.
Europa 14/04/2025
Ukraine registers new potato variety for industrial processing
Agrico Ukraine has officially registered a new Dutch-bred potato variety called Napoleon, explicitly developed for industrial use, such as chips, French fries, and powdered mash production.
Europa 14/04/2025