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United States potato sales rise in volume despite lower prices
August 31, 2025
United States Retail Potato Sales Volume Grows During the July 2024-March 2025 Period
United States retail sales of potatoes maintained strong volume over the nine months from July 2024 to March 2025. Despite a small (-0.5%) drop in dollar sales to USD 14.72 billion
FPS welcomes industry veterans Dave Rogers, Mike Holden, and Ronald Muller to strengthen its End-to-End food processing platform.
August 31, 2025
FPS Food Process Solutions Expands Potato Processing Expertise with Industry Veterans Dave Rogers, Mike Holden, and Ronald Muller
FPS Food Process Solutions expands its End-to-End French fry processing expertise with senior hires Dave Rogers, Mike Holden & Ronald Muller, bringing decades of global potato industry experience to enhance operations, projects & customer support.
The new AVR Spirit 9200i VW combines ISOBUS controls, Varioweb cleaning, and Clean & Go bunker for efficient, gentle potato harvesting
August 28, 2025
Next-Generation Potato Harvester: AVR Launches Spirit 9200i VW
Following the successful introduction of the Spirit 9200i in 2024, AVR is now launching the Spirit 9200i VW: all the strengths of AVR’s most recent trailed harvester, completed with the patented Varioweb cleaning system.
Beirut Erbil Company’s Board of Directors hosts Bulgarian Consul Vasil Vasilev and delegation for an official meeting.
August 28, 2025
Beirut Erbil Company Hosts Bulgarian Consul, Showcases Projects and Explores Iraq-Bulgaria Trade Opportunities
Beirut Erbil Company welcomed Bulgarian Consul Vasil Vasilev, Dr. Trifon Iliev, and a delegation who praised its potato chips plant, warehouses, quality labs, and discussed future Iraq-Bulgaria trade and investment opportunities.
Potatoes on the conveyor belt in the factory
August 28, 2025
Argentina: first shipment from Lamb Weston’s new plant bound for Brazil
The first container of locally grown potatoes produced by Lamb Weston will soon depart from the port of Mar del Plata bound for Brazil, marking a milestone for both the company and the region.
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August 27, 2025
España: cosecha en Cartagena no alcanza a cubrir los costos
Los agricultores del Campo de Cartagena enfrentan precios de 10 a 15 céntimos por kilo, muy por debajo de los costes de producción, lo que amenaza la viabilidad del cultivo de papa.
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Potatoes in the market
August 27, 2025
Argentina: el precio pagado a los productores es insostenible
Una porción de papas fritas cuesta más que una bolsa de papas en el mercado. La situación es insostenible y se declara emergencia en el sector.
August 27, 2025
Brasil: precios se deprimen con el augue de la cosecha en San Pablo
La oferta debería mantenerse elevada durante las próximas semanas y no se esperan, en principio, aumentos en los precios de comercialización.
Potato fields in Fort Fairfield, Maine, with irrigation systems visible as farmers respond to drought conditions.
August 26, 2025
Maine Potato Harvest at Risk as Drought Threatens Crops and Farmers Turn to Irrigation
Drought across Maine, with 80% of the state affected, threatens potato harvests. Experts warn stunted growth, urging irrigation. The USD 1.3 Billion industry faces risks as relief isn’t expected until early autumn.
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August 26, 2025
Chick-fil-A Launches New Waffle Potato Chips and Sauce-Inspired Flavors Nationwide
Chick-fil-A launches new menu items Aug. 18, including the Pretzel Cheddar Club Sandwich, Cherry Berry beverages, and Waffle Potato Chips in Original and Chick-fil-A Sauce flavors, available as a side, snack, or retail bag in select locations.
August 26, 2025
Multiple Parties are interested to acquire Bankrupt Chilled Potato Producer CelaVita.
Following the recent announcement of CêlaVíta's bankruptcy, several companies have expressed interest in acquiring the Dutch producer of chilled potatoes. This raises cautious hopes for a possible restart, according to bankruptcy trustee Frans Aartsen.
Potatoes in the market
August 26, 2025
Bumper Potato Harvest in Nigeria Drives Down Prices, Attracts Buyers Across Africa
Irish potato farmers in Plateau State, Nigeria, report higher yields this season, with tubers harvested in larger sizes and volumes than in recent years. The increase has followed several years of low yields.
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