Mexico: Extreme heat and pests hit potato production in the country
Although a complete shortage is not expected, the impact may be reflected in the price of potato chips, snacks, and fast food throughout 2026.
Latam 30/05/2026
Colombia: Potato Day, These are the departments that lead the production of this crop in the country
With more than 266,000 jobs created, the academy studies the economic impact on the producing regions and the benefits associated with its consumption.
Latam 30/05/2026
Argentina (Rio Negro): O sistema de irrigação por gotejamento está começando a transformar o cultivo de cebola na região.
A tecnologia está avançando de forma constante em um dos principais produtos agrícolas do Vale Inferior. É isso que o INTA (Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia Agrícola) destaca.
Latam 30/05/2026
Peru: Arequipa is home to more than 2,000 varieties of potatoes with high nutritional value
May 30th is National Potato Day, and in Arequipa more than 2,200 varieties of this tuber are cultivated.
Latam 29/05/2026
Argentina: Habemus Papas II, Mendoza’s proposal to celebrate International Potato Day
The event will take place over two days: one dedicated to scientific and technical activities and the other focused on gastronomy, with Luján and the Uco Valley as the setting.
Argentina 28/05/2026
Europe: "Proper contracting and planning of production is key to ensuring the survival of the potato sector."
Prices are no longer determined locally, not even within Europe. Currently, global demand and the food industry itself dictate both prices and contract terms, Sáenz de Cámara points out.
Europa 28/05/2026
Peru: The Potato Festival will bring together producers from the eight provinces of the Arequipa region.
As part of National Potato Day, the Arequipa region will carry out a series of activities aimed at highlighting the importance of this emblematic Andean tuber and promoting the consumption of local production.
Latam 28/05/2026
Chile: In the context of International Potato Day, what is INIA’s contribution to the development of the potato sector?
This day presents an ideal opportunity to highlight the importance of this food and to promote the development of new potato varieties in Chile, along with their corresponding technological packages.
Latam 28/05/2026