Noticias sobre la Cadena de Suministro de Papas de Europa

Albert Bartlett partners with Kate Hardcastle MBE to revive Britain’s love of potatoes. Their ‘Make Mealtimes Matter’ campaign promotes spuds as affordable, nutritious staples amid rising living costs.

Parlamento europeo da el visto bueno a garantías adicionales frente a Mercosur para productos sensibles como la carne de ave o de vacuno. Umbrales estrictos para la activación del mecanismo de salvaguarda.

92% of farmers say their sustainability efforts go unrecognised, despite adopting an average of eight eco-friendly practices. While 85% would do more with financial support, low trust in government and policy confusion remain key barriers.

Latest potato free-buy prices have fallen to less than half their level a year ago, with Potato Call quoting the best Maris Piper at GBP 180 per tonne compared with GBP 400 per tonne for similar potatoes last season.

Agricultores europeos protestan por la caída de precios causada por una cosecha abundante, menor demanda de papas fritas congeladas tras aranceles de EE. UU. y el aumento de la competencia de países como China e India, lo que pone en riesgo la rentabilidad y podría reducir la superficie de siembra.

Los agricultores galos se encuentran en alerta tras el recorte a los precios de los contratos de producción para industria los cuales trasladan más riesgos a su operativa.

Around 500 guests from 15 countries attended the 20th International Berlin Potato Evening hosted by DKHV at TITANIC Chaussee Berlin, uniting heads from the potato value chain, science, politics to discuss market challenges and policy fair rules.

Royal HZPC Group ha finalizado la adquisición de IPM Potato Group, tras el anuncio inicial realizado en octubre de 2025. Con todas las condiciones requeridas ya cumplidas, IPM pasa oficialmente a formar parte de Royal HZPC Group.

Germans consume an average of 63 kg of potatoes per person each year, according to official statistics. However, an exceptional surplus from the most recent harvest has overwhelmed even Germany's traditionally strong demand for the crop.

'Maris Piper has had its day; or has it?' That was the provocative title of a GB Potatoes debate at the British Potato Industry Event, where industry leaders discussed whether the long-standing variety still has a place in modern potato production.

McCain Foods, the UK largest manufacturer of prepared potato products, has announced plans to launch a new Farm of the Future in North Yorkshire, home of McCain GB headquarters for more than 50 years.

The UK has officially eradicated the Colorado Beetle following two years of intensive surveillance and biosecurity activity. The pest was detected in Kent in July 2023, with one further finding later that year.

The NAV Working Group for Potatoes for Consumption (WCA) has again estimated the cost price for the coming season (2026). In recent years, from the 2022 harvest through 2025, potato growers have faced a significant increase in cost prices.

La siembra arranca en Castilla y León con el sector pendiente de los precios en origen, el aumento de los costes y la necesidad de una mejor planificación.

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.

The European Potato Processors’ Association (EUPPA) published its latest Facts and Figures for 2025, underlining the scale, economic impact and global trade reach of Europe’s potato processing industry.

Las protestas del sector productivo lograron paralizar la ratificación del acuerdo que ahora deberá ser re evaluado por la justicia europea antes de ver la luz o ser archivado definitivamente.

A southern Alberta farmer has been invited to speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, bringing Canadian agriculture into global discussions on resilient food systems. The annual forum concludes on Friday.