Argentina: Lamb Weston closes its plant in Munro and centralizes its production in Mar del Plata.
The frozen french fry producer will only keep the new plant, in which it has invested $320 million.
Argentina 08/01/2026
Peru (Yunguyo): Intense hailstorm affected potato crops in Chimbo
Hailstorms up to 20 cm deep affected potato crops in Cuturapi, and authorities are assessing the damage to activate support measures.
Latam 08/01/2026
India: Experts recommend export subsidies as potato farmers in Punjab confront a crisis due to a growing oversupply.
Punjab’s potato farmers and independent researchers called for urgent government intervention through subsidised exports as a massive production surplus collided with stagnant domestic demand and shrinking export prospects.
Asia 08/01/2026
Israel: Israeli potato exports experience a downturn
The potato sector in Israel has been hit by the impact of war as well as improvements in post-harvest treatments in Europe, leading to a drop in exports
Asia 08/01/2026
Spain: Potato prices fall by 60% and producers are hesitant to harvest them
In the last session of the León Exchange, the Agria variety potato was quoted at 120 euros/ton, compared to 320 at the end of 2023.
Europa 08/01/2026
Bolivia: Hailstorms affect potato crops and other production in municipalities in Potosí
Hail was present in communities of Cotagaita, Sacaca, San Pedro de Buena Vista, as well as Colquechaca and Pocoata.
Latam 08/01/2026
Spain: The potato harvest in Lanzarote benefits from the rains
The rains of the last few weeks have provided a respite for the agricultural sector.
Europa 08/01/2026
Peru: Huánuco managed to export 60 tons of native potatoes to the United States in 2025.
Huánuco exported sixty tons of native potatoes to the United States in 2025, confirmed the Regional Government, considering that this tuber has consolidated itself as one of the emblematic products of regional agriculture with added value.
Latam 08/01/2026