News on Potatoes in Retail from Europe

October 29, 2019

Potato company Nedato invests in new packaging equipment

As of October 1, the new JASA packaging line at potato company Nedato in Oud-Beijerland is in operation. Nedato added this new packaging equipment to cope with the demand for smaller packaging in retail.

October 23, 2019

A la caza de la mejor tortilla de patatas de Burgos

Del 10 al 20 de octubre Burgos enalteció su patata. Alrededor de 50 establecimientos compitieron por cocinar en sus fogones la mejor tortilla de patata de la ciudad. Se trató de la sexta edición de este concurso.

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.

September 11, 2019

Estas son las tortillas de patata más ricas de los supermercados.

Poco a poco las tortillas que están envasadas van teniendo un nivel mucho mas aceptable. Muchos son los consumidores que compran tortillas de patatas industriales. Hay muchas opiniones contrastadas sobre una gran parte de la oferta existente del mercado.

August 05, 2019

Jersey Royal Company reduces labour costs by investing in Haith destoners for its potato packing operations

The largest potato grower, packer and marketer of Jersey Royal new potatoes has seen a significant reduction in labour costs after investing in three Haith destoners for its potato packing operations

July 18, 2019

Países Bajos: 'El mercado de la patata es una burbuja a punto de estallar'

Según Felix Molenaar, de la empresa homónima de la localidad holandesa de Haarlem, el mercado de la patata de mesa se encuentra bastante tranquilo.

July 10, 2019

Puffin produce updates packaging for Blas y Tir Fresh Potato Brand

Puffin Produce Ltd. unveiled a new look for its Blas y Tir brand of fresh potatoes, including the new 1kg Blas y Tir Pembrokeshire Earlies, which are now available in supermarkets across Wales.

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.

July 01, 2019

Big Potatoes: The History of Potatoes in Poland

Potatoes are quite popular in Poland. The potato has found its way into the hearts, minds, and onto the plates of Poles everywhere.

June 19, 2019

Alemania: Día de la Patata Temprana 2019

El pasado 6 de junio de 2019 tuvo lugar la cita anual del Día de la Patata Temprana en la empresa Maurer Parat en la localidad de Dirmstein, en la región alemana del Palatinado.

June 14, 2019

Europatat Congress 2019 A unique and successful event for the sector!

On 13 June, the European potato community has gathered in Oslo, Norway, for the Europatat Congress 2019. Under the slogan “The timeless potato: A dynamic and innovative food”.

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.

June 03, 2019

Only two years to go until the 11th World Potato Congress in Ireland

Ireland and a World Potato Congress are completely synonymous. Because of history and tradition, Ireland’s relationship with the potato is unique. In the late sixteenth century, the potato made its way from Peru to Ireland.

May 30, 2019

Potatoes: Facts and Preservation

The Potato (Solanum tuberosum) plant is native to Upper Peru and northeastern Bolivia. There, under adverse conditions, the ancient Incas domesticated the plant in large terraces like the ones at Machu Pichu.

Many European countries, not only the Netherlands, are running out of table potatoes. (Courtesy: FreshPlaza)

May 17, 2019

Empty European table potato market is very unusual for the start of May

Wim van der Ree, the Director at Nedato, a Dutch potato cooperative, about early switch to import potatoes, after he visited his Spanish suppliers last week...

At this time, with the transition from potatoes for storage to new potatoes, the sector's prospects are optimal. (Courtesy: FreshPlaza)

May 16, 2019

Start of a good campaign in Spain for new and processing potatoes

At this time, with the transition from potatoes for storage to new potatoes, the sector's prospects are optimal.

Not surprisingly, potatoes from Hungary are running out. (Courtesy: Infostart)

May 10, 2019

Hungarian stores have run out of domestic potatoes

Hungary hasn't been self-sufficient in the potato market for a long time, but the price of potatoes in February was still extraordinary.

Potatoes in Slovakia became more expensive at half the price compared to last year. (Courtesy: Pixabay / Felvidek)

May 09, 2019

Potato prices in Slovakia up by more than 50%

Potatoes in Slovakia have become more than 50% more expensive than last year, reports Eva Sadovská, analyst at the Slovak Farmers Association (SFD).

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