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Taiwan enforces strict inspection and processing rules
April 23, 2026
Taiwan strengthens inspection rules for imported US processing potatoes
Taiwan says imported processing potatoes must meet the same quarantine standards as domestic supply, with any tubers showing sprouting, rot or mold required to be removed and destroyed, according to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency.
Kazakhstan and Snow Valley agree on a $100–200M potato processing plant in Pavlodar.
April 22, 2026
Kazakhstan and China’s Snow Valley Agree to Build USD 100–200 Million Potato Processing Complex
Kazakhstan’s Pavlodar region and China’s Snow Valley plan a USD 100–200 million potato processing complex. The project will produce fries, support breeding, and build logistics, boosting value-added output, jobs, and agricultural capacity.
British Potato Confex 2026 brings together growers, processors, and suppliers to connect, share insights, and explore innovations across the potato supply chain in the United Kingdom.
April 21, 2026
Lincolnshire Returns to Spotlight as UK Food Security Concerns Grow Ahead of Potato Confex 2026
Lincolnshire, the county that helped feed Britain during wartime, is back in focus as concerns grow over how much of its own food the United Kingdom can produce. The county will host a major new national farming event later this year.
Flemish growers store surplus potatoes on fields, as warehouses remain full and Belgium’s free-market prices fall to zero
April 20, 2026
Joint raw material declaration allows Flemish growers to dump surplus potatoes on fields
Growers who can no longer sell their surplus potatoes anywhere now have the option to dump their potatoes on their fields via a raw material declaration. They can register via the website of Boerenbond, which obtained the declaration for all Flemish growers.
Global Potato Summit 2026 in Gandhinagar
March 31, 2026
Global Potato Summit 2026: India to Host this Industry Gathering in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Global Potato Summit 2026 (Dec 16–17, Gandhinagar) unites global potato stakeholders. Showcasing India’s rising production, exports, and processing strength, the event will drive innovation, partnerships, and industry growth.
Assistant Professor of Potato Breed and Genetics at UMaine Mario Andrade explains the potato breeding process at a university greenhouse
March 31, 2026
Caribou Russet Becomes Leading Potato Variety in Maine as Breeding Program Expands
Maine marked its 206th birthday on March 15, 2026, celebrating its admission as the 23rd state of the United States in 1820. While blueberries symbolize the state, potatoes remain a vital part of Maine’s agricultural heritage and economy.
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Northland Potatoes kettle cooked potato chips
February 28, 2026
February is Potato Lovers Month: Northland Potato Growers Association highlights chip sector
During Potato Lover's Month, NPGA is recognizing the growers who contribute to the region’s four key sectors: Fresh, Processing, Chip, and Seed. Each week in February, one sector is featured. This week, the spotlight is on the chip sector.
Kate Trufitt’s six month journey at the helm of Potatoes NZ
February 19, 2026
New Zealand Potato Growers Focus on Converting High Yields into Greater Market Value
New Zealand potato growers are focusing on turning higher yields into greater value as they navigate fluctuating markets, rising costs, and increasing climate pressures, according to Potatoes New Zealand Chief Executive Kate Trufitt.
Potato free-buy prices drop from USD 545 to USD 245 per tonne, while planted area is expected to decline by 5–10% across the UK and Northern Europe.
February 16, 2026
UK and Northern Europe potato prices slump as oversupply cuts planting outlook
Latest potato free-buy prices have fallen to less than half their level a year ago, with Potato Call quoting the best Maris Piper at GBP 180 per tonne compared with GBP 400 per tonne for similar potatoes last season.
Industry leaders at the Dallas potato event discussed tighter contracts, rising global competition, stronger retail demand and weather risks shaping North American potato production
February 11, 2026
Dallas Potato Expo Highlights Trade Pressure, Lower Contracts and Shifting Demand in North America
Dallas hosted the event amid political uncertainty, tariffs, strained trade ties and migrant labour crackdowns, while the Trump administration provided nearly USD 40 billion in farm aid, though none was specifically directed at potato production sector.
Productores franceses de patata enfrentan menores precios contractuales y volúmenes reducidos, aumentando la presión económica sobre el sector para la campaña 2026/27
February 11, 2026
Francia: recortan los precios de los contratos para industria
Los agricultores galos se encuentran en alerta tras el recorte a los precios de los contratos de producción para industria los cuales trasladan más riesgos a su operativa.
McCain Foods releases 2025 Global Sustainability Report
February 05, 2026
McCain Foods releases 2025 Global Sustainability Report and announces its third Farm of the Future
McCain Foods has released its 2025 Global Sustainability Report, sharing progress toward its sustainability commitments with the completion of a key pledge made in 2021, and outlines refreshed sustainability targets to 2030.
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February 05, 2026
NAV Warns: Slightly Lower Potato Costs in 2026 Leave No Room for Contract Price Cuts
The NAV Working Group for Potatoes for Consumption (WCA) has again estimated the cost price for the coming season (2026). In recent years, from the 2022 harvest through 2025, potato growers have faced a significant increase in cost prices.
El exceso de patatas prefritas congeladas en Europa hunde los precios de la patata fresca en España
February 03, 2026
España: el precio de la patata fresca presionado por la patata prefrita congelada
La sobreproducción en Centroeuropa, la caída de las exportaciones europeas de patatas congeladas y la competencia creciente de China e India han provocado un desplome del precio de la patata en España, hasta apenas 12 céntimos por kilo.
Key figures from EUPPA Facts & Figures 2025 highlighting the scale, production and global export reach of Europe’s potato processing industry.
January 29, 2026
EUPPA highlights scale and trade strength of Europe potato processing industry in 2025
The European Potato Processors’ Association (EUPPA) published its latest Facts and Figures for 2025, underlining the scale, economic impact and global trade reach of Europe’s potato processing industry.
China e India refuerzan su posición en el mercado mundial de patatas fritas congeladas.
January 21, 2026
Asia se impone en el mercado mundial de papas fritas
Aunque la demanda global de productos de papa sigue creciendo, la sobreoferta europea, la guerra de precios y el avance de productores de bajo costo están obligando a los actores tradicionales a reorientarse hacia eficiencia, valor agregado y mercados premium.
India’s potato sector urges Budget 2026 reforms to boost processing, supply chains and exports.
January 19, 2026
India potato sector urges structural reforms in Union Budget 2026
As the Union Budget 2026 is unveiled, India’s potato sector has urged the government to take decisive and time-bound policy action to transform the industry into a strong driver of farmer income growth, food processing expansion and export-led development.
Freshly harvested potatoes loaded for transport, highlighting Pakistan’s growing production and export potential.
January 19, 2026
Potato Varieties Suitable for Processing can Double Pakistan’s Export Earnings
Pakistan can double potato export earnings by focusing on industrial varieties and processing. Rising production, global demand, and quality seeds boost growth, while value addition opens high-value markets and stabilizes farmer incomes.

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