Sector | Potatoes and Onions
"After ending last year with a decline, onion exports are now off to a strong start"
Olivier Thomas, Ferme du Pont d'Achelles
"Local French sweet potatoes face stiff competition from foreign varieties"
West Bengal traders urge lifting of potato export ban to avoid storage crisis
Michigan potato industry proposes raising assessment cap to support sector growth
North America potato production estimated to be down four percent from 2023
Export duty debated
Onion prices in Lasalgaon, India drop 50 percent amid fresh kharif arrivals
India plans expanded bulk onion storage with technology after Sonipat success
Egypt intensifies food safety inspections, issuing over 2,000 export permits in one week
Ho Chi Minh City plans price stabilization and logistics aid for Lam Dong agriculture
Weekly produce ads drop 5 percent with rising prices for apples, oranges, and sweet potatoes
Ireland
Ulster Farmers’ Union warns of unsustainable vegetable pricing by supermarkets
Onion market steady with strong demand, organic supply steady, and crops progressing well
Grupo Intersur launches Agriindus, focusing on the food industry
"The potato supply chain has been under a lot of stress in 2024 and we want to strengthen procurement"
Azienda Domenico Citterio
"Potatoes: We've gone from a buyer's market to a seller's market"
Maharashtra farmers halt onion auctions, demand export duty removal and price support
Potandon Produce names David Lawrence CEO as Mel Davenport retires
"Egypt’s fresh fruit and vegetable exports continue to grow"
“Licensing sweet potato varieties is a must for Egyptian exporters to enter Europe legally”
Kyrgyzstan increases potato exports by over 2.2 times in 2024
German Potato market report calendar weeks 50-51:
'First Cypriot Annabelle and Spunta potatoes arrived'
Potato stocks in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington show mixed trends as total national storage declines 4%
Himachal Pradesh faces severe drought, prompting shift to integrated farming strategies
Bastiaan Krijger, KV Techniek:
“The robot takes mere minutes to switch and clean onion tipper’s sieves”
Jim Ertler - Premium Fresh
"Good weather has also lifted the potential for good quality and yields are looking to be normal"
Post Holdings to acquire Idaho-based Potato Products of Idaho in 2025
West Bengal cold storage sector impacted by inter-state potato trade ban
British Columbia potato production in 2024 falls below five-year average
Potato breeding in East Africa targets food security, markets, and climate resilience
Mildron project
Drones, an effective solution to tackle downy mildew in potatoes
Nigeria sees sharp rise in onion prices ahead of Christmas season
Tomato potato psyllid detected in Victoria, growers urged to monitor crops
Prices down, except for fresh fruit and vegetables, according to INSEE
"Our sweet potato export volumes to Europe have doubled this season"
First Egyptian potato harvest expected in mid-January
Russia halts FMCG deflator index as inflation pressures rise, driven by vegetable prices
New York food bank receives donation of 18,000 pounds of potatoes
Belarus imposes potato export ban to ensure food security and stabilize prices
AusVeg and AGIA form strategic alliance to strengthen advocacy for vegetable and garlic growers
PoLoPo scales up egg protein production with genetically modified potatoes
Victoria confirms tomato potato psyllid presence, bolsters pest management efforts
G&R Farms promotes from within
Maputo faces produce shortages amid unrest disrupting imports from South Africa
Ukraine potato prices rise 22% as demand increases ahead of New Year holidays
Rwanda's potato sector transforms with new high-yield varieties
New Zealand explores advanced potato breeding techniques for sustainable cultivation
Japanese sweet potato exports soar with spoilage prevention and global market strategies
Holiday grocery ads highlight fruits, vegetables, and rising produce prices
"Truck rate increases are common this time of year"
Christophe David (Vendavid):
"Since COVID-19, direct sales channels on farms have become increasingly appealing to growers"
Indian exporters urge government to remove onion export duty amid crop surge
Bangladesh farmers optimistic for bumper potato harvest amid strong market prices
Belarus introduces potato export licensing to ensure domestic supply stability
U.S. potato production expected to decline 5% in 2024, export value reaches record high
Haith showcases advanced packhouse technologies at Potato Expo
Texas A&M researchers tackle zebra chip disease with new approach to reduce pesticide use
Ozone exposure in 2022 causes €680 million loss in European potato yields
Warnez launches PomFresh brand and expands into the onion market
"Airfryers drive the growing popularity of convenience products"
Potato yield update:
Rooster and Kerr Pinks trends as holiday demand rises
Lower yield of potatoes in Ukraine, imports increasing
Michel Remijn, RMA Techniek, about grading potatoes using 3D cameras:
“A 3D camera gets higher yields from the same batch; we want to see how much higher”
Potato market report week 48-49:
'Potato business was quite quiet in unison'
Ahold Delhaize USA and Campbell’s launch pilot to cut emissions in potato farming
Stable potato market in Kazakhstan amidst rising demand
Uzbekistan imports 544,000 tons of potatoes in 2024, Kazakhstan leads supply
Germany and France lead Europe in potato production losses, smaller nations less affected
Ukraine is facing shortage of seed potatoes, with sales being conducted on quota basis
Idaho potatoes remain popular during Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday period
Belarus’ stabilization fund system: struggles over harvest and prices intensify
Miguel Antonio Olivares, of La Olma:
"Spring garlic continues to be consumed throughout the Mediterranean arc"
Tajikistan's potato production rises 20.6% in 2024 but prices remain high
Truck shortages disrupt potato and onion markets in western U.S., rates show mixed trends
Dominica offers white potato seeds to boost local farming and reduce imports
Canterbury crop manager combines engineering skills and leadership in agriculture
Sweet potato farm tour helps build awareness
Odisha partners with NAFED to curb potato prices amid retail inflation concerns
Colombia announces measures to mitigate onion crisis
CSIR-SARI-Wa drives efforts to transform Upper West into a leading onion production hub
Philippines cracks down on onion importers for price manipulation and collusion
Measures to stabilize food prices and export the vegetable harvest were discussed In Kazakhstan
Agro Debeuckelaere:
“This potato wholesaler has ventured into artisanal chip production”
Bangladesh onion prices drop as imports from India surge through Hili port
Potato industry hoping to see more promotions this Christmas
Potato prices soar in Cyprus, prompting Turkish imports in occupied regions
Ukraine's wholesale onion prices drop amid low demand and quality concerns
Dutch potato prices rise 18% despite challenges and increased production costs
Philippines secures red onion supply through February, boosts yellow onion imports
Bangladesh seeks alternative potato and onion suppliers amid trade shifts with India
Selangor advances rose onion self-sufficiency with innovative cultivation project
Jorge "Lito" Olivera, Servicios y Soluciones Inteligentes S.A.
"Argentinian garlic seeks stability in a global market characterized by high costs and uncertainty"
Holiday produce ads surge with price shifts in fresh produce
Suvendu Adhikari warns of trade embargo on Bangladesh over Hindu minority attacks
Adriaan van Belzen, Daily Onions:
"Onion prices feel like Fugazi magic dust"
Pio Del Prete Srl
Positive trend for the garlic campaign but less so for onions
Potato prices surge in Cyprus as overall inflation rises to 1.5%
Berlin Wholesale Market:
"High price pressure characterises potato market"
Branston launches Nanna Tate potato brand to modernize classic dishes
Downs unveils CropVision Plus optical potato sorter with
Christmas vegetable price cuts raise sustainability concerns for UK farmers
The onion industry calls for fairer outbreak investigations and clearer communication
Potato offerings on display at the New York produce show
Ukraine sees surge in potato imports amid poor harvest, market risks persist
Spain produced nearly 2 million tons of potatoes and consolidated its upward export trend
Stijn Windey, Agra Claessens:
"Years like this prove that potato growers can no longer afford mistakes"
Potato demand rises with colder weather as European prices increase by £10-£20 per ton
PNVA 2024 Onion Session covers research, pest management, and grower strategies
Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan trade grows 38.7% in 2024, driven by agricultural exports
West Bengal potato traders end strike after talks on export ban and price concerns
UK drug smuggling network worth £7bn dismantled, leaders hid drugs in onions, garlic, and ginger
Photo report:
British onion and carrot industry met at the Onion and Carrot Conference in Leicester
NEPG potato farmers faced rising costs, lower yields, and new challenges in 2024
Delayed Jersey benne potato harvest begins in North Otago after heavy rainfall
E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s onions ends with 104 cases and 1 death
Ukraine adjusts vegetable imports as production recovers but remains below pre-2022 levels
Peru's international potato center to invest $14.42 million in Agra for advanced farming
West Bengal potato traders strike indefinately over export restrictions amid rising prices
Rimini, 6-8 May 2025
An international symposium on the potato
Una potato harvest reaches 28,000 metric tons with prices at $27–$34 per quintal
Ghana spends $2 million weekly on onion imports amid rising challenges
Agristo
From contract vegetable packer to global frozen potato product player
TikTokers using onions for cough relief
Egypt exports 173,000 tons of food in a week, led by sweet potatoes and citrus
Tunisia addresses potato shortage with seasonal production and crackdown on speculation
Sri Lanka raises potato import tax and lowers lowers onion levy
Cavendish Farms invests $150M to expand Jamestown potato plant and enhance sustainability
Dignus Boone, Bowa:
"Onion exports are thriving, but the key question is what happens after Christmas"
West Bengal's potato export restrictions spark trader protests and regional concerns
