Spain (Salamanca): Christmas arrives with unharvested potatoes and very low prices
On Christmas Eve, there are still unharvested crops, prices are low, and buyers are now looking at them with even more scrutiny.
Europa 10/12/2025
EEUU: Certified seed potato bill awaits Wisconsin governor’s signature
Legislation that would increase penalties for not using certified seed potatoes in Wisconsin awaits the Governor’s signature.
Norte Am. 09/12/2025
Ecuador is preparing new potato varieties destined for the colored chip industry
In recent years, the demand for specialty chips for snacks has increased
Latam 09/12/2025
Spain: Potato growers on edge due to a plague that destroys crops every year
This pest, caused by the fungus Phytophthora infestans, is causing major headaches for growers. It’s worth noting that in Spain, especially in Castile and León, Galicia, Andalusia, Murcia, and the Basque Country, tens of thousands of hectares are ded
Europa 07/12/2025
Brazil: Wholesale potato prices register an increase for the third consecutive week.
Guarapuava deberá começar la cosecha este mes.
Latam 07/12/2025
Brasil: Preços da batata no atacado registram alta pela terceira semana consecutiva.
Guarapuava deberá iniciar la cosecha este mes.
Latam 07/12/2025
Ecuador: INIAP is preparing new potato varieties with industrial potential for 2026
The two materials under evaluation stand out for their high content of anthocyanins, natural compounds that give purple, red or blue tones to the potato.
Latam 07/12/2025
Spain: "The import of French potatoes is causing a drop in the price of domestic potatoes"
We are also concerned about potatoes from Egypt and Israel, which arrive at a different time of year.
Europa 07/12/2025