News on Potatoes in Retail

New recipes and prizes to inspire consumer’s bite-size potato dishes
September 07, 2019
Find your mealtime inspiration with the launch of Tasteful Selections next small-bite campaign theme, Inspiration in a Small Bite
In the next two months, follow Tasteful Selections and all the small-bite inspiration! With quick cook times, bold flavors and exciting new recipes.
The largest potato grower, packer and marketer of Jersey Royal new potatoes has seen a significant reduction in labour costs after investing in Haith Supaflume destoners
August 05, 2019
Jersey Royal Company reduces labour costs by investing in Haith destoners for its potato packing operations
The largest potato grower, packer and marketer of Jersey Royal new potatoes has seen a significant reduction in labour costs after investing in three Haith destoners for its potato packing operations
Yellow, white, and medley potatoes contributed the largest volume increases for the fresh category in the fourth quarter, up by 6.9%, 15.5%, and 24.5%, respectively. Red potatoes saw the largest decline in volume sales falling by -7.5%.
August 01, 2019
Potato Sales in United States Retail Up from April to June
IRI sales data April through June showed success for potato sales in retail outlets in the United States, reports Potatoes USA.
Países Bajos: 'El mercado de la patata es una burbuja a punto de estallar'
July 18, 2019
Países Bajos: 'El mercado de la patata es una burbuja a punto de estallar'
Según Felix Molenaar, de la empresa homónima de la localidad holandesa de Haarlem, el mercado de la patata de mesa se encuentra bastante tranquilo.
Puffin produce updates packaging for Blas y Tir Fresh Potato Brand
July 10, 2019
Puffin produce updates packaging for Blas y Tir Fresh Potato Brand
Puffin Produce Ltd. unveiled a new look for its Blas y Tir brand of fresh potatoes, including the new 1kg Blas y Tir Pembrokeshire Earlies, which are now available in supermarkets across Wales.
New, exciting recipes and prizes to appeal to the most adventurous foodie
July 02, 2019
Tasteful Selections is ready to fuel your next adventure in their new campaign, Adventure in a Small Bite
New, exciting recipes and prizes to appeal to the most adventurous foodie
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Board Trustee of the International Potato Center, Qu Dongyu, received a total of 108 votes out of 191 cast, constituting a majority in the first round; (Courtesy: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)
July 02, 2019
CIP Trustee Elected Head Of Un Agriculture Agency
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced on 23 June 2019 that Qu Dongyu has been elected its new Director-General.
Potatoes are quite popular in Poland. The potato has found its way into the hearts, minds, and onto the plates of Poles everywhere.
July 01, 2019
Big Potatoes: The History of Potatoes in Poland
Potatoes are quite popular in Poland. The potato has found its way into the hearts, minds, and onto the plates of Poles everywhere.
La pareja Dobler, productores de patatas de la localidad de Hatzenbühl, acuden al Día de la Patata Temprana en Dirmstein desde hace muchos años.
June 19, 2019
Alemania: Día de la Patata Temprana 2019
El pasado 6 de junio de 2019 tuvo lugar la cita anual del Día de la Patata Temprana en la empresa Maurer Parat en la localidad de Dirmstein, en la región alemana del Palatinado.
The Europatat Congress has become a key date for the potato sector in Europe
June 14, 2019
Europatat Congress 2019 A unique and successful event for the sector!
On 13 June, the European potato community has gathered in Oslo, Norway, for the Europatat Congress 2019. Under the slogan “The timeless potato: A dynamic and innovative food”.
On May 30, 2019, quantities in demand were considerable in a wholesale market in central-northern Italy (Courtesy: FreshPlaza)
June 04, 2019
Demand for new potatoes is high
The potato campaign continues to be quite surprising as demand for new potatoes is also very lively and prices are good.
MountainKing Acquires Colorado Packing Facility Focused on Smaller-Sized Potatoes
June 03, 2019
MountainKing acquires Colorado packing facility focused on smaller-sized potatoes
In response to the explosive growth and demand for smaller-sized potatoes in smaller-sized bags.
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Looking forward to Ireland's hosting of the World Potato Congress in 2021: Left to Right- Romain Cools, President and CEO of World Potato Congress Inc., Andy Doyle TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Dublin; Angus
June 03, 2019
Only two years to go until the 11th World Potato Congress in Ireland
Ireland and a World Potato Congress are completely synonymous. Because of history and tradition, Ireland’s relationship with the potato is unique. In the late sixteenth century, the potato made its way from Peru to Ireland.
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May 30, 2019
Potatoes: Facts and Preservation
The Potato (Solanum tuberosum) plant is native to Upper Peru and northeastern Bolivia. There, under adverse conditions, the ancient Incas domesticated the plant in large terraces like the ones at Machu Pichu.
Many European countries, not only the Netherlands, are running out of table potatoes. (Courtesy: FreshPlaza)
May 17, 2019
Empty European table potato market is very unusual for the start of May
Wim van der Ree, the Director at Nedato, a Dutch potato cooperative, about early switch to import potatoes, after he visited his Spanish suppliers last week...
At this time, with the transition from potatoes for storage to new potatoes, the sector's prospects are optimal.
(Courtesy: FreshPlaza)
May 16, 2019
Start of a good campaign in Spain for new and processing potatoes
At this time, with the transition from potatoes for storage to new potatoes, the sector's prospects are optimal.
Red potato harvest in Pearsall, TX (Courtesy: FreshPlaza)
May 13, 2019
Harvest begins for Texas potato crop
Black Gold Farms started harvest of the 2019 fresh crop of Texas colored potatoes earlier this week. According to the company, the first run fields have indicated that the quality will be better than ever.
Not surprisingly, potatoes from Hungary are running out. (Courtesy: Infostart)
May 10, 2019
Hungarian stores have run out of domestic potatoes
Hungary hasn't been self-sufficient in the potato market for a long time, but the price of potatoes in February was still extraordinary.

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