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Deutscher Kartoffelhandelsverband e.V. (DKHV) hosted the 19. Internationale Berliner Kartoffelabend (IBK) with highlights from President Thomas Herkenrath, UNIKA Chairman Olaf Feuerborn, and the charming presence of Potato Queens Daniela I from Bavaria and Paula I from the Heide
February 12, 2025
International Berlin Potato Evening of the DKHV unites the European potato industry
The evening of February 4 was entirely dedicated to the potato: For the 19th International Berlin Potato Evening, hosted by the German Potato Trade Association (DKHV), leading representatives of the European potato industry gathered in the festive ballroom of the Hilton Berlin at Gendarmenmarkt.
A New Chapter: Elena Haffmans, Director Business Innovations at Sormac, and Karsten Schmitz, Managing Director at Foodcons, Seal the Acquisition with a Handshake
February 12, 2025
Sormac Expands Product Portfolio and Market Reach Through Acquisition of Foodcons
Sormac, the leading supplier of machines, entire processing lines and turnkey solutions for the fresh-cut fruit and vegetable industry acquires a majority stake in the German food technology manufacturer Foodcons.
NSSPL's new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, enhancing innovation in potato processing solutions.
February 12, 2025
Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Expands Manufacturing Facility for Potato Processing Solutions
Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (NSSPL) is expanding its production capacity with a new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advanced potato processing solutions, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, quality and sustainability of its equipment.
Challenge Vultus: Yield Prediction for Potato Fields with 91% Accuracy
February 12, 2025
Challenge Vultus: Yield Prediction for Potato Fields with 91% Accuracy
Over the past four years, Vultus has performed field trials, collecting field data to develop several analysis services for the potato industry and their farmers.
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February 12, 2025
Cost of Consumption Potatoes Continues to Rise Due to Climate Change
The Consumption Potatoes Working Group (WCA) of the Dutch Agricultural Union (NAV) has made an estimate of the cost price for the upcoming season (2025). In recent years (harvests of 2022, 2023, and 2024), potato growers have already faced a significant increase in costs.
Perú: producción de semilla local desde invernáculos
February 12, 2025
Perú: producción de semilla local desde invernáculos
El gobierno distribuirá 9,000 semillas mejoradas a los productores locales, creando nuevos semilleros en colaboración con asociaciones agrícolas.
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February 11, 2025
España: los números de la importación de patata de siembra
Los Países Bajos son el gran ganador en términos porcentuales, siendo la gran mayoría de las importaciones de origen holandés. El perdedor, el Reino Unido.
February 11, 2025
Crecimiento sostenido para las papas pre-fritas congeladas
El aumento en consumo interanual proyectado es de un 6.2% a nivel mundial. América Latina es una de las regiones con crecimiento más acelerado.
The motto of FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025, "Fruitful Connections," emphasizes the event's dedication to cultivating meaningful partnerships and promoting collaboration throughout the industry
February 10, 2025
FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025 attracts record-breaking participation and provides unrivalled platform for industry growth
Fruit Logistica, the leading trade show for the global fruit and vegetable business returned to Berlin from 5 to 7 February 2025, with over 2,600 exhibitors from more than 90 countries and all parts of the fresh produce value chain.
Perú: sobreproducción y venta a perdida
February 10, 2025
Perú: sobreproducción y venta a perdida
A cincuenta céntimos el kilo, los precios de venta no llegan a cubrir los costos de producción en Ayacucho. El apoyo gubernamental se muestra insuficiente.
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February 10, 2025
Costa Rica: precios se duplican en las ferias
No hay perspectivas de abaratamiento en los precios. Las lluvias complicaron mucho la producción así como la multiplicación de semilla para el uso propio.
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February 08, 2025
FAO Food Price index declined in January 2025, mostly due to lower sugar, vegetable oil and meat prices
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 124.9 points in January 2025, down 2.1 points (1.6 percent) from its revised December level. Decreases in the price indices for sugar, vegetable oils and meat more than offset increases in those for dairy products and cereals.
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Potatoes USA: Total 2024 Retail Dollar Sales Up for Potatoes as Volume Sales Rose for All Categories
USA retail sales of potatoes remained strong from January–December 2024, as volume sales increased 3.1%, and dollar sales rose 0.7% to $18.2 billion. All categories of potatoes increased in volume sales.

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