Sector | Potatoes and Onions
Namibia cuts horticulture imports to US$20.4 million as local production rises
Russia continues to face challenges in potato storage
Whereas in Brussels Macfrut was presented to the European buyers
Experts from around the world meet to study the potato supply chain
The National Retail Report - Alaska Retail
Produce ads up 1% with key price changes
Dry weather turns Victoria broccoli bitter, causes major losses
Frosts slash Turkey’s citrus output by up to 80%
Colorado potato exports to Mexico face risk under proposed tariffs
Ana Isabel Alarcón of TJ Agricultura: "We have positioned ourselves as one of the main onion suppliers"
Heavy rains delay harvesting of early onions and transplanting of late varieties
Onion importer Hendrik Hachmann about this year's overseas season
"We had to cancel the originally planned containers from South Africa with a heavy heart"
Richard Clark retires after three decades in potato industry
Bongabon mayor urges halt to onion imports during harvest season
Hai Duong garlic yield up 15% as harvest concludes
Wouter van der Beek, Brown Export:
"Farmers still holding onions are a tough bunch"
Producers compensated in the event of contamination
New SaniCoup approval for cutting seed potatoes
Tripura targets potato self-sufficiency by 2029 with high-yield varieties
India lifts onion export duty as prices drop
Kyrgyzstan's potato imports from China surge 65-fold in 2025
Report from Zanarini of Italy on potato production in France and Europe and consumption trends in Italy
"Italy is the second largest importer of French potatoes after Spain"
Georgia's potato exports to Russia surge nearly 30-fold
Retrospective of Internorga 2025:
'Positive mood in the restaurant and catering industry'
Sligro Food Group and Greenyard launch close partnership for fresh fruit, vegetables and potatoes
Philippines sells out 2,300 MT of imported red onions to ease prices
Indian farmers face losses from deformed potato yields
Conflict fears force early onion harvest in Myanmar, prices drop
Daniel Badger - Vitafresh
"The sweet potato market is hot at the moment"
Rains and poor control wipe out 80% of Valencian onions
Kenya drafts new rules for potato and sweet potato seeds
New high-yield potato varieties boost food security in Ethiopia
Fresh sector consultation group formed under GB Potatoes structure
Ghanaian growers rely increasingly on irrigation
Themed merchandising displays for sweet potatoes introduced ahead of Easter
German outdoor season kicks off with the first Palatinate spring onions
80 per cent of German spring onions come from the Palatinate
Canadian potato growers brace for possible 25% U.S. export tariff
Potato demand in UK steady as planting progresses
Potatoes USA counters myths on sweet vs white potato nutrition
Slightly smaller crop size of Vidalia Sweet Onions anticipated for 2025
NoKota Packers to host ribbon cutting for 45th anniversary
Agroplanta on its amino acid fertilizer Aserpro:
"Amino acids improve the resilience of a plant"
Bangladesh potato growers hit by low prices and storage costs
Potato and onion prices ease as harvest stabilizes in Panama
Peru to supply 600 tons of native potatoes to snack industry
Kazakhstan increases potato imports from China and Pakistan amid domestic shortages
Yannis Mantzaris, Agrodiktyo:
“We expect a 15-20% increase in Thiva’s new onion crop”
Pablo Ballestero, Sema Foods:
Frozen carrots, an opportunity to diversify in the global market
Spain strengthens its role as the leading market for Peruvian onions
France and Morocco strengthen their position as key suppliers to the Spanish market
Lower Rhine, Germany: Sweet potato grower Andreas Pottbäcker on the current season
"Thanks to good quality, net income is roughly on par with last year's level"
Bangladesh cuts fruit import taxes and duties ahead of Ramadan
European potato prices stabilize after recent decline
BPI files complaint over illegal yellow onion imports from China
Well-known Dutch onion seed company turns 70
Jaap Simonse (Simonions) on the onion market:
"Hopefully long-term storage will be rewarded again"
Golazo positions itself as a profitable and strategic alternative for farmers
A new Peruvian onion variety promises better postharvest and planting flexibility
Drug smuggling ring using Peruvian onions to Valencia uncovered by authorities
Bangladesh farmers hit by low prices and high storage costs
Mexican producers warn of risks from lifted U.S. potato import rules
Good period for fresh white onions, not so much for spring onions
St. Patrick’s Day boosts produce promotions, ad volumes rise 2 percent
Enzo Garnero, co-founder of the newly-established Nile Valley Srl:
"Egyptian Valencia oranges to reach Italy by the end of next week"
Ralf Settels from Jiahe Food Europe GmbH on the ginger market:
"Overall, Peru has lost around 80 per cent of its market share in Europe this year"
Filipino farmers hit by low prices amid vegetable imports
Canada updates potato wart response plan for 2025 crop
Sweet potato factory closure hits farmers in Migori County
Ukrainian farmers start spring planting, boost potato and vegetable crops
Mixed 2025 profitability outlook for U.S. agriculture sectors
Potato Market Report 12th March
Irish potato trade steady as St Patrick's weekend approaches
Potato prices in Azerbaijan increase by up to 50%
Egyptian exporter: "We see a surge in demand from Russia, Asian markets, and the UK"
The export map for Egyptian fresh potatoes reshaped this season
Erik Waterman about setting up Waterman Food Group:
"We supply a wide range of high-quality seasoning”
California company acquires former Del Monte plant near Hanford
Two farm-to-market roads endorsed to boost agriculture in Mindanao
Simon Vale - Balle Bros
Excellent weather in New Zealand gives good quality onions and spread of sizes
Partnering with Canadian farmers to deliver locally grown potatoes
William Westhoeve, Westhoeve Potatoes:
"As potato prices fall, export demand picks up"
Wireworm threat spreads in UK potato crops
Ring Rot found in Polish potatoes prompts stricter UK checks
Who supplies vegetables to Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan sees rising prices for fresh vegetables in March
Nashik farmers protest onion export duty as prices fall
Rinus Wisse, Wiscomex:
“These prices make Dutch onions attractive to many markets”
Storage shortage and rising costs: Ukrainian vegetable prices under pressure
West Bengal potato farmers struggle with low prices despite bumper crop
William Nannes and Jan Franje on the onion market:
Farm-gate onion price higher than wholesale price: Who’s right?
FPDA highlights $830 million horticulture potential to cut fresh produce imports
Tim Rooke re-elected chair of Potato Forum, Edward Backhouse named vice chair
Bangladesh onion farmers face price drop amid harvest surge
Onion recall called off
Significant price increase for new potatoes in Poland
Kazakhstan plans to export potatoes to China
Russia to boost potato imports
Joypurhat farmers struggle with potato storage amid trader monopolization
UK potato growers face seed shortages amid Brexit trade barriers
New $425M potato processing plant planned for Wimmera hub, Australia
Potato Market Report 5th March
Stable potato retail demand as supply aligns with upcoming crop
Blanca Potato boosts automation with durable pallet solution
Uzbekistan aims for potato self-sufficiency by 2027 with new investments
UNPT denounces unsustainable commercial pressure on producers
The French potato sector "on the brink of a major economic imbalance for the 2025/2026 campaign"
Yams, sweet potatoes, and okra: New crops may appear in Ukraine due to global warming
New optical sorting machine uses internal and external scanners for potato grading
Belize halts vegetable import permits to support local farmers
Seasonal harvest lowers vegetable prices in India, but rise expected soon
"The Egyptian onion campaign is starting with a low demand"
Texas onion harvest begins with stable yields and strong demand
Discontent over Canadian and Mexican tariffs affecting produce items
Prodivec Swiss AG is offering Egyptian Fairtrade early potatoes for the first time
"Despite seed shortages, volume forecasts indicate an average harvest"
Amman market sees record prices for molokhia, okra, and zucchini
Kazakhstan takes steps to develop its onion processing industry
Princess Astrid inaugurates Agristo's new fries production line in India
Imported potatoes arrive in Kazakhstan to stabilize market prices
Onion processing plant planned in Zhetysu
Kyrgyzstan and South Korea discuss project for cold-resistant onion cultivation
National Potato Council elects Ted Tschirky as 2025 president
Gearing up for Southeast crops ahead of Southern Exposure
$90M investment to expand French fries production in Bijnor
Mexico to begin potato exports to U.S. in March
Retail produce ads rise 3% as fruit and vegetable prices drop
Caribbean launches project to boost sweet potato production
Philippines finds no evidence of onion hoarding amid price concerns
Maharashtra onion prices drop as supply surges, farmers face losses
Cyprus potato farmers to receive aid after frost damage
Jim Ertler - Premium Fresh
"There is still quite a bit of onions around in Europe and New Zealand"
"Production volumes for Egyptian onions were relatively stable"
Salamanca farmers shift to potatoes amid price fluctuations
North Carolina governor proclaims February “North Carolina Sweet Potato Month”
Week 5 onion export figures for the Netherlands
Weekly Dutch January potato export figures
Hans van Kemenade, Jakova: