France: French potato production could reach 8.5 million tons
The National Union of Potato Producers (UNPT) has presented its initial projections for the 2025 growing season.
Europa 02/09/2025
Spain: Potatoes remain the country’s most imported vegetable.
Imports of fresh fruits and vegetables grew by 9% in volume and 14% in value in the first half of 2025, reaching 2.4 million tons and 2.956 billion euros.
Europa 02/09/2025
Spain: Coristanco’s Kennebec aspires to be the best potato of the year
He will participate in a tasting-competition promoted by the Association of Producing Villages, in Xinzo de Limia
Europa 02/09/2025
Spain: Sanlúcar will compete to have the best potato in the country.
The Spunta variety will represent the town in the 1st Tasting Competition of the Association of Potato Producing Towns, held in Xinzo de Limia.
Europa 01/09/2025
Colombia: Potatoes have become cheap and are being offered at $700 per pound.
Every day, thousands of agricultural products arrive at Corabastos, the country’s largest supply center, destined to supply both neighborhood stores and Colombian homes.
Latam 31/08/2025
Australia: Potato mop-top virus detected at four more Tasmanian properties, including research plot
Potato mop-top virus has been detected at a further four properties in Tasmania, bringing the total number of affected sites to six.
Oceania 31/08/2025
Europe: The European potato faces a saturated market and pressure to prioritize quality and contracts.
The 2025 European potato campaign is kicking off in a complex environment, marked by saturated markets, historic low prices, and strong international competitive challenges.
Europa 31/08/2025
Netherlands: Potato prices plummet due to record harvest
Dutch potato growers are under severe financial pressure due to a record harvest combined with last year’s surplus stocks, which has led to a significant drop in market prices.
Europa 31/08/2025