News on Potatoes for processing from Europe

Online Potato Days HZPC showcase new reality
November 06, 2020
Online Potato Days HZPC Showcase New Reality
The annual Potato Days in Joure are a valued networking event attracting hundreds of growers and customers from many countries.
Planting potatoes
November 03, 2020
North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG): Potato acreage should decrease by a minimum of 15%
The NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) estimates that the total harvest will be 27.9 million tons this season if all potatoes in the ground will be indeed harvested. The harvest is later than usual with all the risks involved.
Intersur Produce Cada Daño más de 100.000 Toneladas de Patatas en España y Francia
October 19, 2020
La Productora de Patatas Intersur Crea un Grupo Para Crecer en Europa y Oriente Medio
La empresa sevillana Intersur 2011 y la compañía albaceteña Agromar Hispana han creado el grupo Intersur, que produce ya más de 100.000 toneladas de patatas con destino a empaquetadores que las venden a los supermercados.
PotatoEurope is an international event exclusively dedicated to the entire chain of potatoes.
October 13, 2020
Large interest for participation at PotatoEurope 2021
Only last week the organisers of PotatoEurope 2021 have opened the pre-registration for former participants of
PotatoEurope and already now a great number of participants have signed up for the upcoming edition.
Harvesting, prices and future plans: the potato situation in the regions of Russia
October 10, 2020
The 2020 potato harvest in the various regions of Russia
Since the start of autumn, potato producers in the regions of Russia have been facing many challenges, new and old. In the Russian Federation, the average annual volume of potatoes used for food purposes is estimated to be at 13-14 million tons, which makes potato one of the most important crops in Russia. In this article, we present information about the potato situation in various regions of Russia.
Fairfields Farm Set to Supply Leading Meal Kit Player, HelloFresh
October 06, 2020
Fairfields Farm Set to Supply Leading Meal Kit Player, HelloFresh
Essex potato grower, Fairfields Farm, is excited to announce that it will be supplying HelloFresh with its low carbon footprint potatoes from October.
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McDonald's is seeking boost resilience of its British potato supply chain to environmental degradation and climate impacts
September 28, 2020
McDonald's and McCain offer climate resilience funding for UK potato farmers
Fast food giant McDonald's is working with McCain Foods and Prince's Countryside Trust to help farmers in the United Kingdom improve soil health and boost resilience to climate change and Brexit
Meijer Potato celebrates its 100th anniversary
September 23, 2020
Meijer Potato celebrates its 100th anniversary
This year Meijer Potato celebrates its 100-year anniversary with staff, customers and seed potato growers.
Incertidumbre en la patata, que tiene demanda la de lavado pero están atascadas las de saco.
September 21, 2020
Incertidumbre en la patata española, que tiene demanda la de lavado pero están atascadas las de saco.
La campaña de patata va 'bastante adelantada' en Castilla y León, según describe Eduardo Arroyo, presidente de Appacyl. Los calores de agosto han secado los cultivos antes de lo previsto.
Las cuadrillas están formadas por entre 6 y 12 personas. Habrá que tomar la temperatura a los temporeros cuando lleguen a la finca.
September 21, 2020
España: La campaña de la patata tiene protocolo propio contra el covid
Aunque ya se están recogiendo algunos campos, para el inicio de la campaña de la patata aún queda entre una semana y 10 días. Será entonces cuando arranque una época de especial actividad en Coristanco y vayan llegando los temporeros.
Romain Cools: 2020 could well become the toughest NW European potato season in 50 years
September 21, 2020
2020 could become the toughest NW European potato season in 50 years
Last week, the North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) association announced their harvest estimate for the 2020/2021 season.
AHDB: Taking a look at UK's chipping markets from a supply and demand perspective.
September 17, 2020
AHDB: Taking a look at UK's chipping markets from a supply and demand perspective.
With the coronavirus pandemic hitting the UK domestic potato trade, we have estimated a 1% drop year-on-year in the GB potato area for 2020/21, with the provisional area standing at 119Kha.
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Entrevista con Juan Manuel Coello, director de operaciones de Patatas Meléndez.
September 07, 2020
Patatas Meléndez: 'Queremos alargar la campaña de Castilla y León hasta febrero-marzo'
Entre los proyectos que Patatas Meléndez tiene en materia de innovación figura el de alargar la campaña de Castilla y León hasta los meses de febrero y marzo. Entrevista con Juan Manuel Coello, director de operaciones de Patatas Meléndez.
El presidente de la Cooperativa de Rioja Alta, Emilio García, con las responsables de Agricultura del Gobierno de La Rioja.
September 07, 2020
La Rioja estudia ayudas al sector de la patata, entre ellas una línea para inversión en maquinaria agrícola
La consejera de Agricultura, Ganadería, Mundo Rural, Territorio y Población, Eva Hita; la directora general de Agricultura y Ganadería, María Jesús Miñana y la directora general de Desarrollo Rural y Reto Demográfico, Nuria Bazo, se han reunido en la Cooperativa de Rioja Alta en Santo Domingo de la Calzada con su presidente, Emilio García, y su Consejo rector para analizar la campaña de la patata y la situación del sector en La Rioja.
Francia: 'Esperamos unos meses complicados en el mercado de la patata.'
August 31, 2020
Francia: 'Esperamos unos meses complicados en el mercado de la patata.'
'El mercado de la patata está bastante pesado en este momento, con más oferta que demanda, debido a la precocidad de las recogidas en Beauce y a que el consumo en los hogares sigue siendo limitado.'
Context of the 2019 campaign, COVID-19 and consequences for the 2020 campaign.
August 25, 2020
France: Pandemic brought uncertainty to potato markets; focus need to be on quality, says UNPT
Covid-19 has shaken up all predictions and profoundly changed the fundamentals of the 2019 campaign in France and the rest of Europe. On the French fresh market, it has meant a revival in terms of household consumption.
Meijer Potato's new corporate identity will be visible on all communication materials and locations.
August 20, 2020
C. Meijer BV rebranded Meijer Potato
On 17 Augustus 2020, potato breeder, Meijer Potato, has presented its new corporate identity and company story. Meijer Potato's new corporate identity will be visible on all communication materials and locations.
Patatas Meléndez aumenta un 25% su plantilla en plena crisis sanitaria del Covid-19 y continúa incorporando nuevo talento.
June 01, 2020
Patatas Meléndez aumenta un 25% su plantilla en plena crisis sanitaria del Covid-19 y continúa incorporando nuevo talento
Patatas Meléndez ha ampliado su equipo de trabajo incorporando a 91 personas más a su plantilla, lo que supone un aumento del 25%. Garantía de abastecimiento y atención a la demanda han sido los objetivos de la compañía en estas semanas de crisis sanitaria.

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