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La crisis de la papa en Perú: pandemia y alza global de fertilizantes amenaza su producción
October 29, 2022
El precio de la papa blanca —la variedad más consumida en Perú— se ha incrementado este año en más del 110% con respecto al 2021, según la Emmsa.
UPGC: Potato harvest update Canada, October 2022
October 24, 2022
In Canada, the potato harvest is in the final stages across the country. Most provinces have enjoyed excellent harvest conditions without the high temperatures experienced in early September nor the wet conditions of early spring.
Muchos agricultores están abandonando la patata de lavado por las exigencias que demanda y se van a la de industria
October 21, 2022
La patata se ha convertido en un elemento esencial en la gastronomía española. Un producto que ha sufrido poco, dentro del año que se ha vivido, las circunstancias de producción y la adversa climatología con numerosas olas de calor y escasas lluvias.
The French Potato Interprofessional warns of a general drop in production in Europe.
October 19, 2022
The French Potato Interprofessional warns of a significant reduction in production throughout Europe in a recent report.
Potato export China hits another record in August
October 04, 2022
Relevant data show that from January to August 2022, China exported about 220,300 tons of fresh or refrigerated potatoes (except for seeds, the same below), an increase of about 2.57% compared with the same period last year.
Eagle Eye says Idaho potato crop showing high quality but smaller sizing
October 03, 2022
Eagle Eye Produce had been harvesting new crop potatoes for several weeks before beginning harvest for its storage supplies the week after Labor Day. While it is still too early to know the overall projection for the crop.
Potato trade Australia: Slight increase in potato imports after fall in 2021
October 03, 2022
AUSVEG has reviewed Global Trade Atlas import data to better understand: the changes in the levels of potato imports pre- and post-COVID, as well asthe changes in import levels over the last 12-months as growers have faced significant increases in costs of production.

Potatoes New Zealand: Frozen Potatoes Trade Report September 2022
September 30, 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.
US Retail consumers spent more on potatoes
September 26, 2022
US Potato retail sales increased in dollar sales but decreased in volume sales from July 2021 - June 2022, compared to the same timeframe a year ago. As consumer prices increased by 10.5%, retail dollar sales increased by 5.7%.
Los precios de la patata triplican a los de hace un año en el ecuador de la campaña
September 24, 2022
La campaña de la patata llega a su ecuador en Salamanca con precios al agricultor que triplican a los de la campaña pasada. Según datos del Observatorio de Precios de Castilla y León que gestiona la Consejería de Agricultura y Ganadería de la Junta de Castilla y León.