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January 13, 2026
Germany’s Potato Industry Calls for Urgent Research as Leafhopper Pest Threatens Crop Resilience
Germany’s potato industry calls for urgent research and coordinated measures against the spreading reed glasswinged leafhopper to protect cultivation, jobs, and regional economic strength.
January 10, 2026
Haplotype-Resolved Potato Genome Reveals Key Gene Driving Sugar Accumulation and Yield
Scientists decoded a haplotype-resolved potato genome and GWAS of 141 accessions, identifying StTST2, a tonoplast sugar transporter. StTST2 boosts photosynthesis, sugar accumulation, source–sink transport, and tuber yield via interaction with SUT2.
January 10, 2026
DLG Benelux rebrands as DLG Markets Benelux to strengthen market focus
DLG Benelux has officially changed its name to DLG Markets Benelux, effective immediately. The rebranding aligns with DLG International’s transition to DLG Markets and reinforces the organization’s focus on serving global and regional agri-food markets.1 Sponsored Content
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January 07, 2026
Fruit Logistica 2026: Six Stages Unite the Global Fresh Produce Industry to Shape the Future
Fruit Logistica 2026 (4–6 Feb, Berlin) brings the global fresh fruit industry together with six expert stages, 200 speakers and multilingual talks, covering markets, farming, technology, logistics and future innovation.
January 07, 2026
Iscon Balaji Foods Shines at Global Potato Summit 2025: Wins Frozen Potato Products Leadership Award
Iscon Balaji Foods and its brand Hungritos marked a strong presence at Global Potato Summit 2025, engaging industry leaders and receiving the Frozen Potato Products Leadership Award for excellence, innovation, and farmer-centric growth.
December 30, 2025
Brasil: neutralidad climática para el 2026
La cosecha brasileña 2026 se desarrollará bajo un escenario de neutralidad climática, con lluvias muy irregulares y riesgos regionales opuestos —exceso de humedad en el sur y sequía en el sudeste— que exigirán mayor monitoreo local, manejo hídrico y control sanitario, especialmente en el cultivo de papa.
December 30, 2025
McCain Foods India Wins FICCI Sustainable Agriculture Award 2025 for Leadership in Farm-Level Sustainability
McCain Foods India wins 2nd place at FICCI 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Awards for 'Farm Level Sustainability Initiatives while Sourcing,' highlighting its farmer-centric model, resource-efficient practices, and commitment to sustainable agriculture.
December 30, 2025
Hort Innovation and AUSVEG update agrichemical roadmap for Australia potato industry
Hort Innovation reviews agrichemical needs across its levy industries. Through the Strategic Agrichemical Review Process it identifies pest, disease and weed pressures, checks available tools, evaluates risks and recommends effective alternatives.
December 29, 2025
NCDEX Considers Relaunch of Potato Futures in India in 2026 as Cold Storage and Logistics Improve
NCDEX plans to relaunch potato futures in India in 2026, citing improved cold storage, logistics, and stronger basis centres in West Bengal & Gujarat. CEO Arun Raste says contracts could aid farmers & traders in managing volatile prices.
December 29, 2025
Folkland Foods Expands Frozen Storage Capacity and Strengthens Supply Chain
Folkland Foods is expanding operations with a new drive-in freezer on track for completion by January 2026, adding on-site frozen storage and supporting future growth. Supply partner Troyer Growers is adding potato storage to strengthen supply.
December 24, 2025
Europa: cosechas históricas plantean reducir el area de cultivo
Los agricultores alemanes lograron una cosecha de patatas excepcionalmente alta —con rendimientos un 20% superiores y más superficie cultivada— pero el fuerte excedente hundió los precios hasta un 60% y generó un mercado exportador muy competitivo, por lo que se considera necesaria una reducción del área de cultivo para equilibrar la oferta.
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.





