News on The Potato Supply Chain

Raw potatoes after removing from the cultivated fields

December 20, 2023

El cambio climático y la producción de papa en Europa

En un reciente estudio publicado en la revista 'Climate', investigadores buscan comprender el impacto del cambio climático sobre la producción de papa en Europa, y las estrategias para sobreponerse a él.

Europatat calls on the European Parliament for an urgent solution in restoring normal EU-GB trade in seed potatoes

December 19, 2023

Brasil: aumentan los precios debido a una oferta disminuida

En Brasil aumentan los precios debido a una oferta disminuida.

The trade of seed potatoes from Great Britain to the EU was immediately banned after Brexit.

December 19, 2023

Perú: capacitación a productores sobre el acceso y uso de semilla de alta calidad

En Perú, el Ministerio Agrario capacita a pequeños y medianos productores sobre el acceso y uso de semillas de alta calidad.

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Performance price of EUR 133.34 is absolute record for starch manufacturer Royal Avebe

Potato Starch manufacturer Royal Avebe closes financial year 2022/2023 with a performance price of EUR 133.34 (USD 145.62) .

(LR) Jan van Hoogen, General Director and Adrie Vermeulen previous Chairman of Agrico

December 19, 2023

Jan van Hoogen hands over the baton to Mark Zuidhof as potato cooperative Agrico passes EUR 400 million in sales

Last week Agrico held its annual central members’ meeting, during which the financial statements of 2022/2023 were explained and the members looked ahead to the new harvest year.

December 18, 2023

Keynote Speakers of Snack International event SNX 2024 announced

SNAC International’s education and collaboration forum SNX 2024 will take place on April 14-16 in Dallas TX at the Hyatt Regency Dallas.

December 17, 2023

Grimme UK introduces the German-made Toppa 600

Grimme UK is to introduce a new German-made three-bed folding haulm topper in time for 2024's potato harvest.

December 16, 2023

United Nations Proclaims May 30 as International Potato Day

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) welcomed the move, saying it will raise awareness about potato’s role in ensuring foot security for billions.

El 30 de mayo fue declarado como el día internacional de la Papa

December 11, 2023

World Potato Congress Inc. - Announcing the Resolution on the International Day of Potato by the United Nations

The World Potato Congress Inc. has announced that the resolution on the International Day of the Potato has been adopted by consensus of the United Nations General Assembly earlier this week.