Nieuws over trends in landbouw en voedsel

UPEI students created Spuds2Suds, a soap made from surplus PEI potatoes. The eco-friendly project won top prizes at Enactus Regionals, donates a bar to food banks for each sold, and is now available locally. Next stop: Enactus Nationals in Calgary.

GB Potatoes funds the FAB project for 3 years, boosting UK efforts to monitor and combat potato late blight. Led by James Hutton Institute, FAB provides vital real-time insights on blight strains and resistance, strengthening sector resilience.

El fenómeno, atípico para el momento del año, pone en jaque a los productores del centro del país.

En linea con las tendencias globales, la preocupación en España por el consumo de patata fresca crece.

La papa bajo hasta un 9% en los principales mercados.

SIAL Canada 2025 highlights Canada as the Country of Honour, celebrating its leadership in food innovation. The event will feature over 1,000 exhibitors, 70+ conferences, and expert-led sessions, shaping the future of the agri-food industry.

Escalating US-China tensions and tariffs exceeding 100% are disrupting global supply chains, driving up prices on key ingredients like rice, oils, and spices, and forcing food businesses worldwide to adapt amid tightening markets.

PotatoEurope 2025, dat plaatsvindt op 3 en 4 september in Lelystad, zal de Innovation Award uitreiken ter erkenning van toonaangevende innovaties in de aardappelsector. Een diverse en deskundige jury zal de winnaars selecteren. Er is wereldwijd veel belangstelling en het evenement is vrijwel uitverkocht.

En España, ante la imposibilidad de entrar al campo con maquinaria por suelos anegados, el gobierno permitió excepcionalmente tratamientos aéreos sobre cultivos de patata en tres municipios de Sevilla.

Trump’s tariffs threaten Canada-sourced canola oil, crucial for frying french fries. With rising oil costs, restaurants may raise prices, switch oils, or cut profits—making fries a luxury instead of a cheap staple.

Iceland, known for its resilient farming systems and limited but high-quality agricultural output, faced a historic setback in 2024. According to Statistics Iceland, the nation harvested just 5,514 tons of potatoes, down 24.5% from 7,298 tons in 2023.

Goodrich Cereals launches flavor-infused frozen French fries in Onion Chilli, Classic Salted, and Oregano. Ready in 3 minutes, preservative-free, and packed with taste in every bite — it's a crispy, convenient snacking revolution!

Hungritos, a rising leader in the frozen potato-based snacks segment owned by Iscon Balaji Foods Pvt Ltd successfully marked its presence at FHA–Food & Beverage 2025, one of Asia’s premier international food and hospitality trade shows.

IFCG-Egypt, a prominent player in the frozen food industry, will participate in two of Europe's most prestigious international food trade shows in 2025.

Sobreoferta de papa golpea a agricultores del norte de Sinaloa; escasez de agua en el norte del estado cambió por completo el panorama agrícola de la región.

On April 9, 2025, Deutscher Kartoffelhandelsverband e.V., DKHV (the German Potato Trade Association) held its 19th General Assembly in Dresden, a city with a long-standing tradition in trade and historical ties to the potato industry.

On April 11, 45 potato growers and industry stakeholders gathered near Pemberton for a high-tech field event coordinated by PotatoLink and the Potato Growers Association of WA.

Global Potato Summit (GPS) has announced the company Strategic Partnership with PotatoEurope, Netherlands 2025—a step that strengthens the growing synergy between India and the Netherlands in the potato value chain.