Brazil: Bem Brasil is betting that its air fryer product line will exceed R$4 billion in revenue.
Expectations for this year are for production growth of around 10%, and for this same performance to be maintained throughout 2026.
Latam 28/10/2025
Chile: Potato producers must register their crops with the SAG (Tax Administration Service).
The Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) in the Los Lagos region is informing potato producers that the deadline to register this season’s plantings is December 31.
Latam 28/10/2025
Argentina (Villa Dolores): INTA innovates with subterranean drip irrigation in potato crops
Producers in Traslasierra, in collaboration with INTA Villa Dolores, are implementing an advanced irrigation system to address water shortages and increase productivity by 20% to 30% through precision management and fertigation.
Argentina 27/10/2025
Chile: Researchers combat the golden potato nematode with plant extracts and native plants.
Experts from the University of La Serena are seeking to detect and control this parasite that threatens potato production in the Coquimbo Region, which has declined from 7,000 hectares of crops to 2,500 in recent years due to disease and drought.
Latam 27/10/2025
Colombia: European fries win tariff lawsuit against domestic potatoes
According to current regulations, the taxes applied to frozen French fries imports range from 2.42% to 44.52%.
Latam 27/10/2025
Peru: Producers from five regions of Huánuco will export native potatoes to the United States.
Governor Antonio Pulgar emphasized that this result is the result of collaborative work with the producing families. "Huánuco can compete with quality in international markets."
Latam 27/10/2025
Mexico (Perote): “Operation Solidarity Potato,” an initiative to sell directly to consumers and save potato crops
This project was launched by Merayz Elire, a young woman who has worked directly with small producers.
Latam 27/10/2025
Argentina (Los Altos-Catamarca): Total losses in potato crops and other crops
Producers in the rural areas of Los Altos, Bañado, and San Pedro reported the destruction of fields planted with tobacco, wheat, potatoes, and seed corn.
Argentina 26/10/2025