October 18, 2026
New Zealand Completes First Fresh Potato Shipment to Taiwan Following Market Reopening
New Zealand successfully delivered its first container of fresh potatoes to Taiwan in August 2026 after securing phytosanitary market access. The shipment opens opportunities to diversify exports and strengthen long-term prospects for potato growers.
September 30, 2022
Potatoes New Zealand: Frozen Potatoes Trade Report September 2022
Exports of frozen fries from Belgium and the Netherlands to New Zealand have more than doubled in the quarter ending July 2022. These exports will be arriving presently, given shipping lead-times.
May 29, 2020
Potatoes NZ request Emergency Measures to ban EU imports
Potatoes New Zealand is asking the New Zealand government to give urgent consideration to imposing short-term measures limiting the importation into New Zealand of heavily discounted frozen potato chips to avoid a food security threat.
May 16, 2019
Potatoes now worth one billion dollars to New Zealand economy
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October 29, 2017
New Zealand potato prices almost double in a decade
The price of potatoes in New Zealand has almost doubled in the last 10 years, according to Statistics New Zealand.From the archive
August 17, 2015
Potatoes New Zealand welcomes access to Vietnamese market
Fresh potatoes from New Zealand have been approved for export to Vietnam, providing a new export opportunity for growers.From the archive
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September 14, 2014
New Zealand Potato Production 2014
New Zealand Potato production in 2013, at 525,000 metric tons, was marginally (5%) ahead of 2012 production. t is likely planted areas in 2014 will be similar to 2013, with production in the range of 500,000 to 550,000MT.From the archive
January 08, 2014
Potato claims position of 'Top Vegetable' in New Zealand
The mighty potato has pushed out tomatoes to take the title of New Zealand’s number one favourite vegetable.From the archive
October 30, 2013
New export prospect for New Zealand potatoes
While the potato industry is still waiting for clearance to be allowed to send fresh potatoes to Australia, a new market is rapidly opening up. The industry has high hopes for a new market in Vietnam.From the archive
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