North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG)

Company Description

The North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) is a non-political foundation that serves as an exchange platform for business and market information across the potato supply chain in the leading potato-producing countries of North-Western Europe.

NEPG works to improve the stability and growth of the EU potato processing supply chain by facilitating the exchange of accurate market information, encouraging communication among stakeholders, and publishing market updates and industry press releases.

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Europe faces significant potato production losses in 2026 as drought and extreme heat reduce yields across major growing regions. (AI-generated illustration by PotatoPro)
September 21, 2026
Europe Faces One of Its Smallest Potato Harvests as Production Losses Could Exceed EUR 800 Million
Industry forecasts indicate extreme heat and drought could cut potato production by more than 3.5 million tonnes across Great Britain and NEPG countries in 2026, with losses valued at up to EUR 818 million (USD 937.4 million).
NEPG reports an 11% reduction in Europe’s ware potato planting area for 2026 as growers respond to prolonged low prices and rising production costs. The organization says restoring market balance will require fair contracts and sustainable returns for far
July 05, 2026
North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG): European Ware Potato Area Falls 11% as Growers Cut Plantings
NEPG reports an 11% decline in European ware potato plantings for 2026 as growers cut acreage to rebalance oversupplied markets. The group warns low contract prices and rising production costs threaten farm viability.
Potatoes field
March 11, 2026
Europa: productores del norte alertan sobre la necesidad de reducir el cultivo de patata
La NEPG insta a reducir la superficie de cultivo de patata en el noroeste de Europa y a actuar con mayor coordinación entre productores e industria para evitar sobreoferta y garantizar la rentabilidad del sector.

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