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En 2025 la superficie de patata en Europa creció en 55.000 ha, aunque el verano desigual podría afectar los rendimientos
September 03, 2025
Europa: un año complejo para el sector de la patata
La campaña europea de patata 2025 arranca con mercados saturados, precios en mínimos históricos y una industria debilitada, lo que pone en riesgo la sostenibilidad del sector y exige priorizar calidad, cumplimiento de contratos y cooperación en toda la cadena.
Harvest Potatoes
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.
Javier Meléndez, CEO de Patatas Meléndez
August 13, 2025
España: Patatas Melendez y su crecimiento de 12%
La empresa facturó 140 millones de euros en 2024, consolidando su liderazgo en el sector de la patata fresca. La empresa refuerza su modelo de cercanía con el campo, la sostenibilidad y la innovación para garantizar calidad, empleo y crecimiento rentable.
Fresh potatoes in the market
August 13, 2025
España: Castilla y León con buenas perspectivas
Casi 20 mil hectáreas sembradas y una calidad que se perfila muy bien. Solo la coincidencia de cosechas podría complicar la ecuación y complicar el mercado.
The modern Iberica de Patatas facility in Mercamadrid, Madrid, continues operating 24/7 while undergoing key upgrades.
July 22, 2025
From Manual to Modern: How Iberica de Patatas Transformed Potato Processing with Wyma
Iberica de Patatas modernised its potato processing line with Wyma, boosting output, quality, and efficiency—all without halting 24/7 operations. Discover how automation enabled growth while preserving continuous production in this case study.
Potato field in Spain
July 22, 2025
España: patata temprana en Castilla y León
Pese al clima que ha dificultado la cosecha, y los precios que desalientan al productor, la patata de Castilla y León se abre camino en los mercados.
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Campo de patatas
July 08, 2025
España: bajos precios para los agricultores de Almería
Malas nuevas para los productores de patata temprana en la provincia de Almería, pues esta es la zona de Andalucía donde más barata se vende.
La papa antigua, en peligro de extinción
June 24, 2025
España: variedad canaria con denominación de origen en peligro
Se trata de un cultivo que puede rastrear su origen genético ininterrumpido al Peru del siglo XVII. Hoy, debido a las inclemencias del tiempo y la desprotección económica, su continuidad se encuentra en jaque.
Potatoes on hand
June 18, 2025
España: la producción se contrae en Canarias y proponen regular los precios
Se propone establecer un precio mínimo para el productor que no pueda estar debajo de 1,05 euros, una disposición que se podría introducir en la ley de la cadena alimentaria
A plant in Ireland with late blight disease
June 18, 2025
España: alerta fitosanitaria en Castilla y León por mildiu
El gobierno ha emitido una alerta por presencia de mildii (phytophtpra infestans) en varias parcelas de la región. Se recomienda cautela y prevención para controlar la situación.
Representantes de las empresas y centros tecnológicos que participan en la iniciativa, enmarcada dentro del proyecto europeo Brilian, en la planta de Udapa en Gasteiz.
June 11, 2025
España: bioplásticos a partir de la papa
El proyecto supone aprovechar los residuos de los procesos de industrialización de patata y darle así un giro sustentable a la cadena de valor.
Europa: caen los precios de forma dramática
June 09, 2025
Europa: caen los precios de forma dramática
Aumento en el área sembrada, expectativas poco realistas, tensiones comerciales y aumento en los costos. Todos estos factores combinados han hecho a una situación histórica, y no en el buen sentido.
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España: aumenta el consumo de patatas congeladas
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May 21, 2025
España: Galicia bajo agua y la siembra en pausa
Aproximadamente 3800 hectáreas se encuentran comprometidas por las lluvias y no esta claro si podrán ser sembradas.
España: crece la demanda por patatas procesadas
May 12, 2025
España: crece la demanda por patatas procesadas
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