Netherlands: A kilo of potatoes for a few cents, but a cone of fries doesn’t get any cheaper
The price per kilo for potatoes has dropped significantly in recent months.
Europa 22/07/2025
Ukraine: Potato prices continue to fall
According to producers, the main factor behind the price decline is seasonality, with supply increasing daily. At the same time, the quality of the potatoes on offer is often poor, which also puts pressure on prices.
Europa 22/07/2025
Belgium and Germany buy fewer Dutch potatoes
Compared to last year, Belgium and Germany in particular purchased fewer table potatoes from the Netherlands. This is evident from export figures published last week by the Dutch Potato Organisation (NAO).
Europa 22/07/2025
Spain (Mallorca): Metam sodium temporarily authorized for the control of potato nematodes
Given this phytosanitary problem, soil disinfection is a necessary practice for this crop in Mallorca.
Europa 21/07/2025
Spain: Udapa promotes potato cultivation, boosted by generational change
Udapa maintains its 350 hectares thanks to the new incorporations of young farmers. In total, seven farmers have decided to invest in potato production with the help of the cooperative.
Europa 21/07/2025
Poland: Who Buys Polish Potatoes? Export Data Surprising
In 2024, 12,000 tons of Polish potatoes were exported to 14 European Union countries, and nearly 25,000 tons were exported outside the EU, reaching five non-EU countries. Where were the most exported?
Europa 20/07/2025
France: Tensions in the French potato sector, pressure to modify already signed contracts reported
The 2025/2026 campaign begins with 197,000 hectares planted in a saturated market with increasing contractual disputes.
Europa 20/07/2025
Poland: Potato field evaluation training
On June 24-27, 2025, employees of the WIORiN in Opole from the Prudnik Branch and the Głubczyce Branch participated in a specialized training in the field evaluation of potatoes.
Europa 20/07/2025