News on Potatoes in Retail

Low Carbon Concept farm Georgina harvest
February 25, 2026
Low Carbon Concept Farm in Lincolnshire Delivers First Sustainable Georgina Potato Crop to Tesco Stores
A first-of-its-kind low carbon concept farm in Lincolnshire has successfully grown its first crop of highly sustainable potatoes that will land in UK stores this week, thanks to a partnership between retailer Tesco and industry leader Branston.
The Little Potato Company launches its 30th anniversary celebration with a new logo, highlighting three decades of growth, innovation, and commitment to Feed the World, Better.
February 25, 2026
The Little Potato Company Unveils 30th Anniversary Logo, Celebrates Three Decades of Growth
The Little Potato Company, the number one little potato brand in North America, is kicking off a year-long 30th anniversary celebration with the unveiling of a new anniversary logo.
Potatoes in the market
February 24, 2026
Venezuela: desorden y contrabando afectan los sectores productivos
Agricultores de distintas regiones advierten que el ingreso ilegal de productos como papa y hortalizas está hundiendo los precios, dejándolos por debajo de sus costos y comprometiendo la sostenibilidad de la producción nacional.
Potatoes in red bags
February 24, 2026
México: precios no cubren costos para los productores de Veracruz
Los agricultores de papa en El Conejo, Veracruz, sufren una fuerte caída de precios por la sobreoferta tras una cosecha favorable, vendiendo por debajo del costo y enfrentando importantes pérdidas económicas.
Cal-Organic Farms, part of Grimmway Produce Group, introduces its new year-round organic bite-size potato lineup in convenient mesh pillow packs, featuring multiple varieties including gold, red, medley, and fingerling options.
February 23, 2026
Grimmway Produce Group Launches Organic Bite-Size Potato Program Under Cal-Organic Farms Label
Grimmway Produce Group’s Cal-Organic Farms launched a year-round organic bite-size potato line with gold, red, medley, fingerling, and novelty nibbles in mesh packs, expanding convenience. Orders start March 9 after debut at SEPC Southern Exposure.
Kate Hardcastle MBE with Albert Bartlett potatoes as the brand launches its “Make Mealtimes Matter” campaign.
February 19, 2026
Albert Bartlett Partners with Kate Hardcastle MBE to Champion the Great British Potato
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.
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La sobreoferta de papa en Chile presiona los precios y reaviva el debate sobre la necesidad de industrializar la cadena para dar estabilidad al sector.
January 27, 2026
Chile: sobreoferta y caída de precios interpelan a la cadena productiva
En Chile, el Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG) lanzó un plan piloto de trazabilidad agrícola para papa y cebolla con apoyo de OIRSA, mientras el sector papero enfrenta la llamada “paradoja de las papas”, donde altos rendimientos generan sobreoferta y caída de precios.
Expansive outdoor sweet potato fields across a mountainous region, showcasing high-yield commercial production under ideal climate conditions.
January 21, 2026
Sweet Potato Demand Surges in Spain as Weather Cuts National Supply
Spain’s sweet potato supply is low due to weather, keeping demand and prices high. Marta Guerra’s nursery continues growing plants, noting rising consumer interest, strong Spanish quality vs imports, and ongoing water challenges.
Lamb Weston Brings Restaurant Quality Fries to Malaysia
January 18, 2026
Lamb Weston Launches Restaurant-Quality Stealth™ Fries in Malaysian Retail Market
Lamb Weston has launched its retail range in Malaysia, bringing restaurant-quality frozen fries to homes. The range features six signature fry cuts with Stealth™ batter, is halal, vegan and gluten-free, and air-fryer friendly.
El sector papero brasileño se ajusta con menor superficie y mayor productividad para sostener la rentabilidad.
January 14, 2026
Brasil: un año de reajustes para mantener la viabilidad productiva
El mercado brasileño de la papa atraviesa un ajuste marcado por menor superficie, presión de importaciones y márgenes estrechos, pero sostenido por una fuerte productividad que permite mantener la viabilidad y proyectar un 2026 de cautela y eficiencia.
El mercado europeo de la patata enfrenta sobreoferta, importaciones y presión regulatoria.
January 14, 2026
Europa: un año clave para la patata
El mercado europeo de la patata atraviesa una grave crisis por la sobreoferta, la caída de precios y la presión de importaciones extracomunitarias que compiten en condiciones regulatorias desiguales.
La UE aprueba el acuerdo con Mercosur pese a las protestas agrarias por competencia desleal.
January 14, 2026
Europa aprueba tratado de libre comercio con el Mercosur
Mientras Bruselas destaca los beneficios comerciales y la reducción de aranceles para exportaciones agroalimentarias, agricultores y ganaderos anuncian movilizaciones y bloqueos ante el riesgo que el pacto supone para sus explotaciones.
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La mecanización del cultivo de patata refleja los cambios estructurales que atraviesa el sector europeo ante la caída del consumo de patata fresca.
December 31, 2025
España: caída del consumo de patata fresca
Las tendencias alimenticias y los hábitos de consumo se transforman en europa y el mundo, y España no es la excepción. Cada vez se consume menos patata fresca.
España y la UE retrasan la firma del acuerdo con Mercosur mientras caen las exportaciones hortofrutícolas españolas y aumentan las importaciones desde la región.
December 23, 2025
No se firmó el tratado de libre comercio entre la UE y el Mercosur
La UE no logró firmar el acuerdo con Mercosur por falta de consenso, mientras que el comercio hortofrutícola muestra un fuerte desequilibrio para España, con exportaciones en caída y unas importaciones muy superiores y en aumento.
Industrial potato processing and packaging machinery from bankrupt Dutch producer CêlaVíta, now being auctioned online by Troostwijk Auctions as part of six structured industrial asset sales running from December to January.
December 18, 2025
CêlaVíta Potato Processing Equipment now on Auction by Troostwijk
Troostwijk Auctions launches six online auctions (18 Dec–15 Jan) to sell the full industrial assets of bankrupt Dutch potato processor CêlaVíta, offering high-quality potato processing, packaging and labelling machinery from leading brands.
Jeevan Dass, Senior Commercial Director for Asia-Pacific at Lamb Weston, speaking about the company’s first retail entry into Southeast Asia, launched in Singapore.
December 17, 2025
Lamb Weston’s First Retail Move into Southeast Asia Begins in Singapore
Lamb Weston entered Southeast Asia retail via Singapore, using it as a trend-setting test market. The company launched four oven- and air-fryer–ready fry SKUs, tailored to Asian habits, before planned expansion to Malaysia and beyond.
Böhmer specialists evaluating tuber development and plant performance of the Country variety during on-farm trials in Germany.
December 17, 2025
Table potato variety Country gains traction in the German fresh market
Table potato variety Country is attracting growing interest in the German market. The need for a stress-resistant, high-yielding variety with good skin quality prompted Böhmer to start trials with Country in 2023.
Members of Parliament meet BO Akkerbouw in front of the mobile kitchen, discussing Dutch arable farming while fresh potatoes and vegetables are prepared.
December 17, 2025
Members of Parliament discover Dutch arable farming during foodtruck event in The Hague
Dutch arable farming plays an important role in national food security. Members of Parliament were able to experience this firsthand on Wednesday 3 December.

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