News on Potatoes for processing from Europe

Seed potato areas in Western Europe reached 106,864 ha in 2025, up 9,297 ha (+9.53%) from 2024. Netherlands, France and Germany account for 80%. Growth is led by processing and export varieties, confirming their strategic role.

Potato Professionals in the United Kingdom gathered for the annual Potatoes in Practice (PiP)event, hosted by the National Potato Innovation Centre (NPIC), in partnership with SRUC and Agrii, at The James Hutton Institute’s Baldruddery Farm.

“Potato Agro” is building a plant in Cherkasy region to process 150–180K tons of potatoes yearly into fries and flour. The facility is under construction, with a flour line set to launch in early 2026, says director Olga Lonska.

Agricultor 'regaló' 50 toneladas de patatas. El caso expuso tensiones con la empresa McCain, y refleja el creciente malestar de los productores y la incertidumbre sobre el futuro agrícola.

Entusiasmo a la hora de la siembra combinado con una desaceleración en las ventas de las papas prefritas congeladas en los mercados globales, pone a Europa en una posición delicada.

Europatat Congress 2025 in Lille brought together Europe’s potato leaders to tackle challenges like climate change, shifting consumption, and global trade. With optimism, speakers stressed innovation, sustainability, and adapting to consumer demands.

By mid-March, Hans Huistra, CEO of the Royal HZPC Group, had done a good deal of driving on Dutch highways. He rushed from meeting to meeting, sharing the good news that last season's average prices will be historically high with affiliated seed potato growers.

The potato is a vital global food, praised for its versatility and nutrition. FAO named May 30 'International Day of the Potato,' with 2024’s theme, 'Shaping history, feeding the future,' stressing the need for innovation to keep it relevant.

Around the world, celebrations are well underway for the 2nd International Day of the Potato, Friday, May 30th. Launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and themed 'Shaping History, Feeding the Future'

Si bien el clima seco ha hecho posible avanzar en tiempo y forma con la siembra, si la falta de agua persiste el impacto sobre los cultivos podría tornarse en negativo.

A pesar del aumento progresivo de la superficie cultivada, los mayores desafíos siguen siendo las amenazas climáticas y la falta de relevo generacional en el sector.

En linea con las tendencias globales, la preocupación en España por el consumo de patata fresca crece.

After more than three decades of service to the potato supply industry, Richard Clark, commercial director at leading potato supplier Branston, has announced his retirement.

Como alternativa a la fertilización tradicional para reducir la huella de carbono, el Instituto Tecnológico Agrario de Castilla y León ha realizado un ensayo en dos localidades.

Tras polémicas decisiones por parte de los industriales, los precios de las patatas caen más del 10% repentinamente.

Belpotato.be is surprised to learn of the proposals from some potato buyers, whereby they unilaterally reduce the contracted quantities from the buyer without any form of consultation in already signed contracts. This is unacceptable.

The EU has reached an agreement to reduce tariff barriers with Mercosur (the bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia) concerning agricultural production over seven years.

Patatas Tarsa fue premiada en la categoría 'Sector Primario' por su enfoque sostenible en la agricultura.