Netherlans:
Buyers abroad are currently not waiting for potatoes from the Netherlands. As a result, export does not bring relief in the difficult market situation, in which there is no demand for free potatoes.
Europa 22/06/2025
China is becoming a potato chip superpower
In recent years, frozen French fries produced in China have gained market share in countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan. This is putting pressure on North American French fries exports.
Asia 22/06/2025
Potato crisis in Russia: Prices rise by 160 percent
The situation is so serious that even Vladimir Putin himself has spoken out. At a meeting with economic officials broadcast on Russian television, the Russian president recently admitted: "Yes, we don’t have enough potatoes this year."
Europa 22/06/2025
Argentina: Tonada, the onion developed by INTA that promises to revolutionize agricultural production in Argentina.
This week saw the birth of "Tonada," the new onion ideal for fresh produce: spherical, smooth, and ready for market. A milestone in Argentine production.
Argentina 21/06/2025
Brazil: Potato harvest intensifies, prices drop in all wholesale markets
Harvesting is underway in most producing regions.
Latam 21/06/2025
Netherlans: Potato market collapses
French fry potato prices plummet to price levels where feed potatoes were traded earlier this year. The Fontane listing of PotatoNL plummets this week by 2.50 euros to 5 to 7.50 euros per 100 kilos.
Europa 21/06/2025
Peru: Native potatoes from Ayacucho seek designation of origin.
It is part of the international AL-INVEST Verde DPI project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
Latam 19/06/2025
Argentina (Río Negro): Onion exports are suspended
"By the same date last year, 30% of the total volume had been allocated for export. This year, however, we only reached 20%."
Argentina 17/06/2025