Potato News

This high-yielding, biofortified variety is suitable for cultivation across the Northern, Central, and Eastern Plains of India, offering enhanced nutritional benefits and versatile culinary applications.

Farmers in the southeastern United States struggle with the invasive guava root-knot nematode, a microscopic roundworm, which infects and damages a variety of crops, particularly sweet potatoes.

Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (NSSPL) has announced its participation in Anuga FoodTec India 2024. As a major provider of turnkey solutions for cold storage and food processing, Anuga FoodTec India 2024 is the ideal place for NSSPL to showcase advanced technology and uniquely tailored solutions.

This year’s Hutchinsons Potato Demonstration Day, held at Worth Farms, Holbeach, Lincolnshire, focussed on potential solutions to address some of the key challenges faced by UK potato growers.

Lamb Weston, a leading global supplier of frozen potato products, is renowned for its innovation and commitment to quality. With a legacy of excellence in the food industry, Lamb Weston continually invests in its production capabilities to meet the demands of a growing market.

The first early potatoes have been lifted, causing downward price action in the European potato markets, according to Harry Campbell, market researcher at Expana.

PepsiCo has announced a GBP 13 million (USD 16.9 million) investment in its Coventry factory, the home of Doritos.

En el valle del Duero la temperatura y la falta de lluvias han limitado la incidencia de enfermedades. La alternaría parece ser la única excepción.

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) stood at 120.8 points in July 2024, marginally below its revised figure for June, as a decrease in the price index for cereals outweighed increases in the price indices for vegetable oil, meat products, and sugar, while the dairy index was almost unchanged.

Los precios en la ciudad de Buenos Aires vieron un aumento de prácticamente el 100% en tan solo algunos meses.

Tras meses con los precios por las nubes, finalmente los mercados reflejan el aumento en la oferta.

West Bengal's decision to halt potato supply to other states, particularly BJP-ruled ones, has triggered a political showdown, leading to shortages and price hikes in affected regions.

The 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide, Australia provided an opportunity for the WPC Inc. to recognize past and present World Potato Congress Directors, International Advisors and Management.

El fenómeno de El Niño (calentamiento de las aguas ecuatoriales del océano pacifico oriental) afecta negativamente la producción y la oferta.

After putting a unique box and bag unloader through its paces, one of the UK's largest suppliers of potatoes has reported a 33% increase in efficiency and a 50% reduction in forklift movements.

Representatives from government departments and distinguished women entrepreneurs recently visited SINOBAKE, showcasing industry innovation and corporate elegance.

Restrain has announced the launch of its new Precision Ethylene Treatment (PET) technology, setting an unprecedented standard in storage solutions.

Prof Ian Toth, a distinguished figure in the potato research community, has been appointed as the new President of the European Association for Potato Research (EAPR).