Potato News from Italy

February 06, 2020

The FAO Food Price Index rose for the fourth consecutive month in January

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 182.5 points in January 2020, up 1.3 points (0.7 percent) from December 2019 and 11.3 percent higher than the same month last year.

January 14, 2020

The FAO Food Price Index soared to a 5-year high in December

FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 181.7 points in December 2019, up 4.4 points (2.5 percent) from November, marking the third month of consecutive increase.

December 17, 2019

The FAO Food Price Index reached a 26-month high in November

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 177.2 points in November 2019; up 4.7 points (2.7 percent) from October and 15.4 points (9.5 percent) from the corresponding period last year.

December 04, 2019

October registered the first monthly increase in the value of the FAO Food Price Index since May 2019

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 172.7 points in October 2019, up 1.7 percent (3 points) from September and 6.0 percent higher than in the corresponding period last year.

October 08, 2019

Sardinian mountain potatoes now served in chocolate

Mp Sardinia produces potatoes in a territory that is not exactly ideal, as there are great temperature changes between night and day (15-40°C) and an unusual height for the cultivation of this tuber.

October 07, 2019

FAO Food Price Index held steady in September, remaining above last year's level

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged nearly 170 points in September 2019, unchanged from August but 3.3 percent higher than in the corresponding period last year.

September 18, 2019

Puede que se adelante la importación de patatas francesas en Italia

Hace más de un mes terminó la campaña de comercialización de las últimas patatas nuevas sicilianas, almacenadas en cámaras refrigeradas. A continuación, se empezaron a comercializar en el retail siciliano las patatas de Francia.

FAO Food Price Index fell in August but remained above the level of last year

September 05, 2019

FAO Food Price Index fell in August 2019 but remained above the level of last year

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 169.8 points in August 2019, down 1.1 percent (almost 2.0 points) from July but still 1.1 percent higher than in August 2018.

August 06, 2019

FAO Food Price Index down slightly in July

The FAO Food Price Index averaged 170.9 points in July 2019, down 1.1 percent (1.8 points) from June but 2.3 percent higher than in July 2018. The month-on-month decline was the result of lower prices for some cereals, dairy products and sugar.

July 19, 2019

Green mint oil as a natural alternative for the post-harvesting storage of potatoes

The Italian potato season has had a problematic start due to the lack of some post-harvest treatments.

July 02, 2019

CIP Trustee Elected Head Of Un Agriculture Agency

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced on 23 June 2019 that Qu Dongyu has been elected its new Director-General.

June 11, 2019

The FAO Food Price Index continues its rise in May

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) continued to rise for the fifth consecutive month, averaging 172.4 points in May 2019, up 1.2 percent (2.1 points) from April but still 1.9 percent below its level in the corresponding month last year.

June 04, 2019

Demand for new potatoes is high

The potato campaign continues to be quite surprising as demand for new potatoes is also very lively and prices are good.

Massimo Cristiani (Courtesy: FreshPlaza)

May 17, 2019

Italian potato consortium increasingly working together

The Emilia Romagna potato segment is finally working as a system as Consorzio Patata Italiana di Qualità l'Op regionale Agripat and Consorzio Patata di Bologna Dop organised a collective stand at Macfrut.

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) rose in April 2019 to around 170 points

May 09, 2019

The FAO Food Price Index rose in April 2019

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) rose in April 2019 to around 170 points, 1.5 percent (2.5 points) higher than in March and marking its highest value since June 2018.

April 16, 2019

FAO Food Price Index steady in March

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) held steady in March 2019, averaging 167 points and still hovering around its highest value since August 2018.

March 19, 2019

FAO Food Price Index up in February 2019

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 167.5 points in February 2019, up 2.7 points (1.7 percent) from January.

February 09, 2019

The FAO Food Price Index started the new year on firmer ground

The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 164.8 points in January 2019, up almost 3 points (1.8 percent) from December 2018 but still 3.7 points (2.2 percent) below the corresponding month last year.

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