Potato News from Africa

November 18, 2016

Major Seed Potato Supply deal signed between Scotland and Kenya

A bilateral trade deal between Scotland and Kenya opens up the Kenyan Potato market to the import of Scottish Seed potatoes

October 25, 2016

Potato Prices in South Africa set to spike

The price of potatoes in South Africa is expected to increase in the next four weeks – and there is a chance of even more hikes in December.

October 03, 2016

African Potato Congress in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia features a roundtable for the private sector

World Potato Congress (WPC) will be facilitating a roundtable for the private sector during the African Potato Congress in October, which will be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

September 09, 2016

Potato Processors Kenya initiate contract farming to deal with shortage of potatoes for processing

In a sign of a maturing market, two potato processing companies in Kenya - Tropical Heat - a snack manufacturer - and Sereni Fries said they will sign contracts with growers to supply 600 tonnes of potatoes every month in order to assure their supply of potatoes suitable for processing.

September 08, 2016

Nigerians consume french fries worth USD 200 million each year

Michael Agbogo, co-founder of Vicampro, disclosed that Nigerians consume about 120 tonnes of French fries daily, even as the whole of West Africa region lacks real food processors. According to him, 'Nigeria imports about $200 million worth of French fries annually'...

Agricultural production (potato) in Angola's coastal Cuanza Sul province

August 24, 2016

Cuanza Sul - Condé region in Angola to Increase Potato Production

The administrative authorities of the Condé municipality, in the coastal Cuanza Sul province, are working to acquire potato seeds in order to increase the potato production in the region.

August 21, 2016

Potato exporters from Algeria stuck for days at the Tunisian border

Algerian potato exporters are still having trouble at the border crossing Tebessa between Algeria and Tunisia. Tunisian customs do not allow trucks carrying tons of potatoes to enter Tunisia although all the legal procedures are completed.

July 28, 2016

Nyandarua (Kenya) signs agreement with German government to boost potato production

The Nyandarua county Government (Kenya) has entered into a partnership with the German Government to help boost its potato production.

July 24, 2016

Potato and Onion Producers Association of Namibia elects new board

Members of the Namibian Potato and Onion Producers Association (Popa) recently met at Tsumeb to elect a new board.

June 19, 2016

Kenya, Netherlands in deal to boost potato yield

Kenya is set to launch new varieties of potatoes that will boost quality and yield.

June 18, 2016

Tanzania signs agreement with The Netherlands to boost Potato Production

Potato growers in Tanzania stand to benefit from a new agreement between Netherlands and Tanzania, targeting to help farmers in the country boost the tubers production as well as being provided with potential market outlets abroad.

June 14, 2016

The highlands of Fouta Djallon - Guinea's potato basket

Although potato cultivation in Guinea is still very limited, production is expanding, just as in many other African countries.

June 14, 2016

Contract farming of potatoes best practice in Egypt

Sonac, an Egyptian potato grower, packer and exporter based in Alexandria is about to finish its potato season. However, according to Export Manager Dalia Gamal, the current situation of the potato sector isn’t as good as it should be.

June 10, 2016

USD4.5m invested in potato farming in Zambia

Social impact investor and project developer AGDEVCO has invested in a US$4.5 million partnership with Saise Farming Enterprises Limited (SFEL) to produce potato seed for smallholder farmers in Northern Province of Zambia.

June 09, 2016

Potato Processing Plant Rwanda not buying potatoes, say Nyabihu farmers

Potato farmers in Nyabihu district in Rwanda are at crossroads after a factory recently built in their region has failed to buy all their potatoes.

Franch Fry manufacturer Lambert's Bay Foods acquired by Famous Brands

May 26, 2016

French Fry Manufacturer Lambert's Bay Foods acquired by Famous Brands

In South Africa, Famous Brands has acquired 100% of the business of Lamberts Bay Foods, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Oceana Group Limited (Oceana) manufacturing frozen french fries.

May 17, 2016

Rwanda demand for quality seed potatoes exceeds supply

Farmers of Irish potatoes in Rwanda are decrying not only the shortage of quality seeds but also the mounting prices.

May 04, 2016

Winnaz potato chips take on Lay's in Rwanda

Pascal Murasira, co-founder and managing partner of Rwanda-based Hollanda FairFoods, tells about the opportunities and challenges for his company that manufactures potato chips under the brand name Winnaz.

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