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Jackson's Sweet potato chips
July 23, 2023
Jackson’s New Habanero Nacho Flavour Spices Up Its  Sweet Potato Chip Lineup
Jackson’s®, the leader in kettle-cooked sweet potato chips made in pure premium avocado oil, continues to expand its sweet potato chip line with the release of Habanero Nacho Sweet Potato Chips with Avocado Oil.
China: Average Wholesale Prices of Fresh Potatoes (RMB/kg)
July 18, 2023
China: Frozen French Fry Exports Exceed Imports
Fresh potato production for MY 2022/23 (September to August) is forecast at 93 million metric tons (MMT), a small decrease from the estimated 95 MMT produced in MY 2021/22 owing to reduced acreage.
European potato field. Courtesy: European Potato Processors’ Association (EUPPA)
July 18, 2023
Paving the way for a robust and vibrant seed potato sector in Tanzania
Tanzania and the Netherlands have agreed to collaborate on developing a joint roadmap for the thriving seed potato ecosystem.
Potato harvest in Peru
July 18, 2023
Producción de papa en peligro por Fenómeno de El Niño: advierten escasez y alza de precios en mercados
Las proyecciones climáticas generan alerta en los productores. La sequía en el sur, el exceso de lluvias en el norte y la aparición de plagas amenazan la siembra y provocarán disminución de hasta el 30% en la producción agrícola.
Fresh potatoes
July 17, 2023
Potato export from Egypt to the European Union is up in 2023
This year Egyptian potato exports to the EU market are expected to reach at least three-year high.
José Peláez, manager, and David González, commercial director of Patatas Arrebola
July 17, 2023
Patatas Arrebola invierte 9 millones de euros en sus nuevas instalaciones en La Rinconada Natalia Ortiz
Más de 50 años de trabajo consolidan a Patatas Arrebola como uno de los principales nombres en el sector de la patata. La compañía, de carácter familiar, trabaja para ser el proveedor de referencia para la gran distribución, y la distribución tradicional, en el sur de la Península.

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Freshly harvested potatoes
July 16, 2023
United Kingdom Potato volumes expected to be low despite good growing conditions
The UK potato sector has been going through a better spell this year, but it did take a long time for the potato shortage to feed back to growers as there was still crop from the previous year on the market and the prices didn’t increase until around mid-May.
Now Accepting Proposals for 2024 Potato Expo Sessions
July 16, 2023
Now Accepting Proposals for Potato Expo 2024 Presentations
The National Potato Council (NPC) is seeking proposals that showcase new advancements in production agriculture relating to potatoes, uncover on-farm solutions, focus on current trends, or ignite inspiration, for the Potato Expo in January.
Together, we can bring back anything.
July 16, 2023
McCain Foods brings back fan favourite TV character Barb to talk about sustainability on National French Fry Day.
Every year, the earth loses 12 million hectares of farmable land due to erosion. That’s roughly one soccer field every few seconds. Erosion ruins farmable soil, and a lack of farmable soil means that the future of potatoes, and fries, are at stake.
Potato Trade
July 16, 2023
India to Continue license-free Potato Import from Bhutan for Another Year
The extension of the existing import policy for potato between India and Bhutan brings clarity and eliminates the need for additional documentation.
Smart using of energy and water at Aviko Rixona
July 16, 2023
Smart use of energy and water in the production of potato flakes at Aviko Rixona
Jeroen Zwietering, Process Engineer Energy at Aviko Rixona, a Dutch manufacturer of dehydrated potato products, gave an interview about Smart use of energy and water
Potato harvest in France
July 14, 2023
La Comisión Europea autoriza una ayudas de 5 millones de euros para apoyar a los productores de patatas franceses en el contexto de la guerra en Ucrania
La Comisión Europea ha autorizado un régimen de ayudas francés por valor de 5 millones de euros para apoyar a los productores de patata de fécula en el contexto de la guerra de Rusia contra Ucrania.
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July 12, 2023
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Canadian Potato Storage Holdings Reports July 2023
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Less potatoes left in storage in Canada: Potato Storage Holdings Reports July 2023
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