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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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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.
Exceso de oferta de papa en Europa presiona precios y afecta a los productores
February 12, 2026
Europe: the overproduction crisis
European farmers are protesting over falling prices caused by a large harvest, reduced demand for frozen French fries following U.S. tariffs, and rising competition from countries such as China and India, putting profitability at risk and potentially reducing planting areas.
El exceso de patatas prefritas congeladas en Europa hunde los precios de la patata fresca en España
February 03, 2026
España: el precio de la patata fresca presionado por la patata prefrita congelada
La sobreproducción en Centroeuropa, la caída de las exportaciones europeas de patatas congeladas y la competencia creciente de China e India han provocado un desplome del precio de la patata en España, hasta apenas 12 céntimos por kilo.

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