UK potato growers face seed shortages amid Brexit trade barriers
Potato growers are facing seed availability challenges for 2025, a continuation of issues from the previous year.
Europa 08/03/2025
Australia: New $425 million potato processing plant planned in Australia’s Wimmera Hub
Horsham Rural City Council has welcomed the decision of an international food company to locate its new manufacturing facility at Dooen’s Wimmera Agriculture and Logistics Hub (WAL Hub).
Oceania 08/03/2025
Hungarian potato production has declined significantly
Potato production and consumption in Hungary have decreased drastically in recent decades.
Europa 08/03/2025
Belgium: The kingdom of fries
In Belgium, at least 85% of the 3.5 to 4.5 Mt of potatoes produced each year are destined for a processing site. This shows the weight of the industry in this country.
Europa 08/03/2025
Poland: Significant price increase for new potatoes
At Warsaw’s Bronisze wholesale market, domestic potatoes are priced between EUR 0.24 and EUR 0.49 per kilogram.
Europa 08/03/2025
Bélgica: French fries potato price drops below 20 euros
The Belgian Belgapom has further lowered the quotation for French fries potatoes of the Fontane variety to below 20 euros per 100 kilos. This week’s reduction amounts to 2.50 euros, bringing the price to 17.50 euros per 100 kilos.
Europa 08/03/2025
Russia to boost potato imports
Due to a poor harvest in 2024, Russia’s potato imports are expected to nearly double. The government has allowed duty-free imports of up to 150,000 tons to stabilize the market.
Europa 08/03/2025
Brazil: Excess supply in markets keeps prices low
Hot weather is forcing growers to harvest
Latam 07/03/2025