News on The Potato Supply Chain

A first-of-its-kind low carbon concept farm in Lincolnshire has successfully grown its first crop of highly sustainable potatoes that will land in UK stores this week, thanks to a partnership between retailer Tesco and industry leader Branston.

El sector papero brasileño registra una cosecha abundante favorecida por el clima, pero el exceso de oferta y el aumento de costos están presionando los precios y reduciendo la rentabilidad de los productores.

The Little Potato Company, the number one little potato brand in North America, is kicking off a year-long 30th anniversary celebration with the unveiling of a new anniversary logo.

ICAR–Central Potato Research Institute, Regional Station, Modipuram, Meerut, organized a one-day National Potato Fair–2026 on the occasion of National Potato Day, bringing together farmers, scientists, industry representatives and other stakeholders.

Tom Wild of Wild Seed Farms Inc., Antigo, Wisconsin, and Gary and Lynda Bula, owners of Gary Bula Farms Inc., Oxford, were inducted into the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Hall of Fame

The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board conducted a February 3-6, 2026 harvest trial to assess improved potato varieties Ndamira and Victoria for higher yields and stronger resistance to late blight across multiple site.

Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. wins Best Energy-Efficient Cold Storage Solution award at the Indusfood Manufacturing Excellence Awards for its energy-efficient cold storage infrastructure serving food processing and agri-supply chains.

Agricultores de distintas regiones advierten que el ingreso ilegal de productos como papa y hortalizas está hundiendo los precios, dejándolos por debajo de sus costos y comprometiendo la sostenibilidad de la producción nacional.

Productores de papa en Costa Rica celebran el rechazo de decenas de contenedores importados por incumplir normas sanitarias y exigen mantener inspecciones estrictas ante el riesgo de plagas y compuestos tóxicos que amenazan al cultivo y a los consumidores.

Los agricultores de papa en El Conejo, Veracruz, sufren una fuerte caída de precios por la sobreoferta tras una cosecha favorable, vendiendo por debajo del costo y enfrentando importantes pérdidas económicas.

Grimmway Produce Group’s Cal-Organic Farms launched a year-round organic bite-size potato line with gold, red, medley, fingerling, and novelty nibbles in mesh packs, expanding convenience. Orders start March 9 after debut at SEPC Southern Exposure.

Branston South West GM Jonathan Taylor will retire in March 2026 after nearly a decade leading major growth and £9m upgrades at Ilminster. Simon Jones, a long-serving operations leader, takes over to drive capacity, sustainability and innovation.

Mukayras District launched the distribution of 20 tons of improved potato seeds to 120 farmers via the local cooperative, aiming to boost production, expand fertile lands, and support self-sufficiency in key crops.

Europatat has opened registrations for its annual Europatat Congress, which will take place in Brussels, Belgium, on 3 and 4 June 2026. The event brings together members of the European potato community for the Association’s yearly gathering.

International Potato Center and National Institute of Agricultural Innovation delivered 50,000 iron-rich potato plantlets to produce 1,500 tons of seed for 1,000 ha in Peru, aiming to reduce anemia and improve nutrition nationwide.

Albert Bartlett partners with Kate Hardcastle MBE to revive Britain’s love of potatoes. Their ‘Make Mealtimes Matter’ campaign promotes spuds as affordable, nutritious staples amid rising living costs.

For more than 60 years, R.D. Offutt Farms has paired science with stewardship to grow potatoes the right way. This January, the company doubled down on that commitment, selecting Wadena County as the home of a new 90-acre potato research farm.

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.