News on The Potato Supply Chain

'La patata de calidad se carga, pero la otra no se quiere' . El precio no cubre costos y hay dificultades con los contratos.

The narrative of potato processing organizations in India often centers on large, male-dominated conglomerates. Yet, in West Bengal, a potato processing company is emerging rapidly, a company proving that vision, purity, and women’s leadership are the perfect ingredients for success.

The Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC) has reported that United States demand for Canadian table potatoes could be lower this year due to a large United States crop and extremely low prices.

French fries are part of a booming USD 18 billion sector, projected to reach USD 24 billion by decade’s end. Plant & Food Research, part of the Bioeconomy Science Institute, has been recognised for creating a new potato variety tailored to this market.

La papa, la leche, las flores, la fruta. La producción agropecuaria toda a nivel nacional sufre los cortes en las principales arterias del país y las perdidas se vuelven incuantificables.

Los supermercados venden la papa hasta 600 % más cara que su valor en el campo, la importación desde Estados Unidos no tiene control. El consumo cae y los productores abandonan el negocio. Piden control y apoyo al gobierno.

Thai farmer Wisa Lakkhampa is transforming agriculture through PepsiCo and GIZ’s regenerative farming program. Adopting climate-smart methods, she boosts yields, conserves water, empowers local women, and builds resilience against climate change.

Potatoes USA reports strong seed export growth. Golden Globe registered in Cuba, Soraya next. New sales in Panama, Nicaragua & Uruguay follow trials. Future trials planned in Dominican Republic & Honduras, including the variety Sound.

Updated RUCIP Rules have taken effect on October 1 2025, modernizing potato trade in Europe with clearer structure, digital processes, and improved dispute resolution. Learn key changes in a free webinar on 17 Oct 2025, 09:00 CEST.

In May 2025, the Washington Post published an article entitled, powered by potatoes: Endurance athletes are chasing speed with spuds. The humble potato – cited as a mild, carbohydrate-packed fuel option – is growing in popularity among endurance athletes

Potato prices across Bangladesh have plunged below BDT 20 (USD 0.18) per kilogramme from BDT 25 (USD 0.23) a month ago, leaving farmers reeling from losses even as the government struggles to contain the market glut.

Royal HZPC Group plans to acquire Ireland-based IPM Potato Group, a leading seed potato breeder and exporter, boosting HZPC’s UK and global presence.

Ross Enterprises becomes the exclusive channel partner of Omnivent International & Bijlsma Hercules in India, offering advanced potato and vegetable storage solutions, turnkey cold storage, and sustainable designs to boost agricultural efficiency.

Potato is one of the most important and widely grown vegetable crops in Eritrea for its nutritional benefit and a source of income for farmers.

Las condiciones climatológicas son optimas, pero la disponibilidad de semilla y los precios de venta en el mercado impactan sobre las perspectivas a futuro.

Hasta un 25% de aumentos en algunos de los principales mercados del país. La lluvia dificulto la cosecha y favoreció los precios.

Con la participación de las gobernaciones de Nariño, Cauca, Cundinamarca y Boyacá, el Gobierno Nacional concluyó la segunda Mesa Nacional de Papa.

La sobreoferta interna, la reducción de exportaciones de la papa industrializada y un dólar poco competitivo golpean a los productores de papa de todo el país. Los precios de venta representan apenas un tercio de los costos de producción.