Sector | Potatoes and Onions
Importer Jan Preiss on the Egyptian early potato season:
"Despite a surplus of European storage potatoes, we expect a completely normal marketing year"
German potato association holds meeting:
"The market environment requires a high degree of adaptability from all market participants"
Smits Uien's convenience ambitions beyond basic processing
Caramelised onions, pickled rings, and shallots
One-third of Dutch labor costs: Why Springfresh keeps processing in Poland
Cheesy Bliss Potatoes product launches
U.S. potato sector faces disposal of 45,000 tons of surplus crop
Guyana plans to expand onion production after successful harvest
U.S. potato breeding improves chip varieties and storage performance
John Tselekidis - Mitolo Family Farms:
“Weather conditions have been challenging, with the heat and rains impacting overall quality and yields"
Karnataka onion prices fall below costs as oversupply cuts demand
Albanian potato prices fall as low-cost German imports surge
Taiwan updates U.S. potato import rules with inspection requirements
Early harvest dominated by 50–70 mm onions
Greek spring onions just arrived
Croatian fruit and vegetable sector faces low self-sufficiency
Ghana revises yam export data, revealing 559% increase
Poland faces potato surplus with up to 1 million tons unsold
India boosts potato procurement as prices fall in West Bengal
Indian summer onion output in Nashik projected to fall 29%
Egypt, India, and China are processing more potatoes, and Northwest Europe is feeling it
Josephine Hardt, Executive Director of Bio Kartoffel Erzeuger e.V.:
"Availability of local organic potatoes secured through early summer"
National U.S. Retail Report weekly update - 17 April:
Spring produce ads decline as fruit prices show mixed trends
“Indian onion exports face double whammy from weather and war challenges”
Kees Schouten (Altena Potatoes) on his final year importing Maltese potatoes
"First Maltese potatoes arrive, but supply remains very limited"
Brazilian potato planting completed as low rainfall persists
EU potato growers cut planting plans as costs rise
Caribbean sweet potato project advances varietal identification
Turkmenistan Balkan region targets 40,600 ton potato harvest
Laurens Mostert (Daily Onions) on the closing phase of the 2025/26 onion season
"Setting prices is easier than selling onions"
First early Moese Patatten to be sold Friday at Agra Claessens
"Potato surpluses disrupt the market, but new potatoes remain a separate segment"
Nigeria calls for public-private push to develop potato sector
Bulltec (Italy)
New technology for separating potatoes and carrots from particles
Moldovan onion prices rise as stocks near depletion
Indian tomato prices up 55% year-on-year as potato prices fall 44%
Jamaican onion growers face losses as imports overlap harvest
UK potato sector adopts new risk management tools
San Luis Valley potato oversupply raises storage concerns
Walla Walla onion growers approve marketing order continuation
Weuthen week 15-16:
"French table potatoes are failing to make a significant market entry"
Flikweert Vision introduces upgraded QualityGrader with higher capacity and AI-driven sorting
New generation of sorting machines for potatoes and onions
Nigerian onion and tomato supply remains stable despite rising costs
Individually wrapped, microwave-ready potatoes drive convenience
Potatoes New Zealand marks anniversary amid grower pressures
Tens of millions of euros invested in horticulture between Ficarolo and Gaiba (Italy)
Apora cooperative inaugurates new warehouse for onion supply chain
Indian onion prices drop 30% as supply rises in Lasalgaon
Nigeria–Ghana onion trade resumes after export strike
Polish potato prices drop as stocks double and EU surplus rises
Machiel Boons, Uienradar:
"I expect very few good quality onion lots will remain by the end of the season"
Bangladeshi potato growers face losses despite high yields in Bogra
Uzbekistan onion prices fall sharply in April, while greenhouse vegetables prices rise
National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:
US produce ads decline 10% on the back of strong fruit promotions
Van der Kroon Aardappelhandel expands into neighbouring premises
“We now supply washed potatoes for fries worldwide”
Rising prices in Brazil create opportunities for Argentine onions
Onion Tech Alliance partnership delivers automated Washington facility
Slow season for Egyptian onions
Kenyan potato production and exports increase
Canadian potato sector faces rising costs and export competition
Pakistan gains Russian market access for Punjab potatoes
EAEU countries introduce temporary duty-free imports for selected vegetables
Nigeria OFSP project trains 818 farmers and expands value chain
New facility, technology and marketing behind 2026 Vidalia onion crop
Argentina launches new red bulb onion variety
Kyrgyzstan rejects 22 tonnes of potatoes from Kazakhstan over improper labelling
Indian onion exports to Gulf fall 45% as freight costs rise
Latvian potato growers face rising costs and uncertain season
Australia’s Potatoes Tasmania appoints Rob Salmon as general manager
Kazakhstan raises exchange trading threshold for potatoes
Irish potato demand driven by social media
National retail report - specialty crops:
Holiday demand boosts ads for potatoes, asparagus, and strawberries
Netherlands to host International Onion Day focused on future production
Study links weather patterns to Colorado potato beetle outbreaks
Ukraine prepares for early potato and onion imports
Nigeria halts onion exports to Ghana over trade dispute
Spanish onions are increasingly popular in Morocco because of their low prices
Helena Kallen on this year’s asparagus and strawberry season:
"I still see opportunities for growth in green asparagus cultivation for our company"
Stuttgart Wholesale Market: Potato wholesaler Hurler to close operations
"My experiences at the wholesale market have shaped me into who I am today"
Toubacouta fair in Senegal to bring together potato and onion growers
Rangpur potato output hits 28,56,065 tons as prices fall
'Early potato imports from Egypt and Morocco supplemented the range'
Bangladeshi potato exports rise to 45,400 tons as prices fall
Europlant expands potato varieties across European markets
New crop onions coming on amidst transitioning regions
Yellow potato pricing strengthens as Manitoba supply remains strong
Bangladesh expands sweet potato exports to Japan
Pakistani potato output to exceed 12 million tons in 2025–26
Ortofrutticola Egnathia - Miss Freschezza
Winter vegetables and new campaigns: A delicate balance between market and production
Brazilian potato sector hit by heat, rising input costs, and price drops
Hundreds of tons of onions risk spoiling in Azerbaijan due to low demand
Vidalias round out spring onion programs
Rising energy and freight costs pressure global potato sector
Lebanon imports Egyptian potatoes to stabilise prices
Indian hailstorms damage 14,809 hectares of grapes, pomegranates, and onions
Álvaro Adrián, Constantino Adrián:
"The Campolindo variety from Peru is possibly the best onion in the world at this time of the year"
Idaho Potato Commission and County Fair Foods unveil the world's largest Idaho potato display
UNECE standard aligns global seed potato certification systems
Moroccan onion prices rise to US$1.80/kg as supply tightens
Indian onion prices fall below cost as exports decline
Potatoes head to Washington for National Agriculture Day
Nearly 140 visitors attend demo day with Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions and partners
Photo report: Strong interest in Agro Duiveland’s new packing line
Arie van Baalen, River Onions:
“New platform reaches a new grower target group”
Gerard Vos, Vos Onions:
"Sales of red onions more challenging than yellow onions"
Kyrgyzstan rejects 25 tonnes of onions from Kazakhstan over missing labeling
Cyprus potato exports hit by higher shipping costs and harvest delays
Argentinian potato prices below costs as oversupply pressures market
Liberia imports €27.2 million of onions and carrots
Afghan potato prices surge as access to staple food declines
"Morocco imported much more onions from the Netherlands than usual"
Lebanon imports Egyptian potatoes to cap prices at US$4.47 per 10kg
Namibian grape exports exceed US$65 million in Q4 2025
Robert Doig - Caledonia Potatoes:
"Now certain categories of potatoes are practically unsaleable"
Potato trader Marco Sion from the Frischezentrum Köln-Gremberghoven:
"Delays in harvesting could potentially further exacerbate the situation with Italian early potatoes"
South African onion harvest and curing practices shape market returns
Potato price drops below 0 euros
"Growers sometimes have to pay to market their produce"
Huánuco native potato production impacted by pests and weather
African sweet potato project targets 20 to 25% yield increases
"India’s table potatoes need processing sector's value-chain discipline"
Chayenne Wiskerke and Lynette Verweel, Wiskerke Onions:
“First regenerative yellow and red onions will be available in the 2026 season”
Ireland's trade in fresh produce shows a continued reliance on imports
Martin Oudenes, My Roots & More:
"Strong demand for Chilean onions and Vietnamese coconuts"
Bangladeshi Sunshine potato yields rise 30% in Nabinagar
Taiwanese biodegradable films increase sweet potato yields up to 3x
Ukrainian onion prices fall 19% week-on-week
European potato surplus reaches 3.3m tons as prices turn negative
René Segers, Mulder Onions:
“The Dutch onion sector likes to boast about high export figures, but neglects to mention the risks”
Azerbaijan potato exports reach 529 tons in early 2026
Uzbekistan seizes 72.3 kg of hashish hidden in potato replicas
U.S. potato growers face H-2A visa delays ahead of 2026 season
