News on Potatoes in Retail

El sector papero brasileño se ajusta con menor superficie y mayor productividad para sostener la rentabilidad.
January 14, 2026
Brasil: un año de reajustes para mantener la viabilidad productiva
El mercado brasileño de la papa atraviesa un ajuste marcado por menor superficie, presión de importaciones y márgenes estrechos, pero sostenido por una fuerte productividad que permite mantener la viabilidad y proyectar un 2026 de cautela y eficiencia.
El mercado europeo de la patata enfrenta sobreoferta, importaciones y presión regulatoria.
January 14, 2026
Europa: un año clave para la patata
El mercado europeo de la patata atraviesa una grave crisis por la sobreoferta, la caída de precios y la presión de importaciones extracomunitarias que compiten en condiciones regulatorias desiguales.
La UE aprueba el acuerdo con Mercosur pese a las protestas agrarias por competencia desleal.
January 14, 2026
Europa aprueba tratado de libre comercio con el Mercosur
Mientras Bruselas destaca los beneficios comerciales y la reducción de aranceles para exportaciones agroalimentarias, agricultores y ganaderos anuncian movilizaciones y bloqueos ante el riesgo que el pacto supone para sus explotaciones.
La mecanización del cultivo de patata refleja los cambios estructurales que atraviesa el sector europeo ante la caída del consumo de patata fresca.
December 31, 2025
España: caída del consumo de patata fresca
Las tendencias alimenticias y los hábitos de consumo se transforman en europa y el mundo, y España no es la excepción. Cada vez se consume menos patata fresca.
España y la UE retrasan la firma del acuerdo con Mercosur mientras caen las exportaciones hortofrutícolas españolas y aumentan las importaciones desde la región.
December 23, 2025
No se firmó el tratado de libre comercio entre la UE y el Mercosur
La UE no logró firmar el acuerdo con Mercosur por falta de consenso, mientras que el comercio hortofrutícola muestra un fuerte desequilibrio para España, con exportaciones en caída y unas importaciones muy superiores y en aumento.
Industrial potato processing and packaging machinery from bankrupt Dutch producer CêlaVíta, now being auctioned online by Troostwijk Auctions as part of six structured industrial asset sales running from December to January.
December 18, 2025
CêlaVíta Potato Processing Equipment now on Auction by Troostwijk
Troostwijk Auctions launches six online auctions (18 Dec–15 Jan) to sell the full industrial assets of bankrupt Dutch potato processor CêlaVíta, offering high-quality potato processing, packaging and labelling machinery from leading brands.
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Jeevan Dass, Senior Commercial Director for Asia-Pacific at Lamb Weston, speaking about the company’s first retail entry into Southeast Asia, launched in Singapore.
December 17, 2025
Lamb Weston’s First Retail Move into Southeast Asia Begins in Singapore
Lamb Weston entered Southeast Asia retail via Singapore, using it as a trend-setting test market. The company launched four oven- and air-fryer–ready fry SKUs, tailored to Asian habits, before planned expansion to Malaysia and beyond.
Böhmer specialists evaluating tuber development and plant performance of the Country variety during on-farm trials in Germany.
December 17, 2025
Table potato variety Country gains traction in the German fresh market
Table potato variety Country is attracting growing interest in the German market. The need for a stress-resistant, high-yielding variety with good skin quality prompted Böhmer to start trials with Country in 2023.
Members of Parliament meet BO Akkerbouw in front of the mobile kitchen, discussing Dutch arable farming while fresh potatoes and vegetables are prepared.
December 17, 2025
Members of Parliament discover Dutch arable farming during foodtruck event in The Hague
Dutch arable farming plays an important role in national food security. Members of Parliament were able to experience this firsthand on Wednesday 3 December.
Potatoes in the market
December 16, 2025
Brasil: precios mantienen su tendencia al alza
Por cuarta semana consecutiva el valor de la papa en los principales mercados brasileños mostró un incremento significativo, revirtiendo la depresión que predominó durante la mayor parte del año.
Andrew Francis – Managing Director of Home Farm Nacton
December 16, 2025
Marks and Spencer launches exclusive Celebration potatoes grown at Home Farm Nacton
M&S has partnered with Suffolk-based Home Farm Nacton, based on the historic Orwell Park Estate, to bring customers across the UK new variety celebration potatoes for the festive season.
Potatoes and Onions
December 09, 2025
Paraguay: comienza la cosecha de papa
Se inició la cosecha de papa y cebolla en Caazapá, un avance clave para abastecer parte de la demanda anual del país, que aún depende de importaciones para cubrir el consumo interno.
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December 03, 2025
Brasil: aumento de precios para cerrar un año difícil
Los precios de la papa tipo ágata subieron en los principales mayoristas debido a lluvias y baja oferta, pero esta mejora puntual ocurre en un año especialmente difícil para los productores brasileños, marcado por costos elevados, inestabilidad climática, sobreoferta e importaciones que han deprimido la rentabilidad del sector.
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Argentina: exportación desde Mendoza llama la atención
Gracias a la fuerte inversión internacional y el desarrollo industrial la provincia se ha posicionado como un polo papero fuertísimo.
Mascots of “Kids an die Knolle” welcome schools to the 2026 season, with one character signaling a fresh start and the other giving encouragement — together inspiring children to plant, grow, and explore the world of potatoes through hands-on learning.
December 02, 2025
Kids an die Knolle 2026 – Registration Opens for German School Garden Potato Program
The DKHV is relaunching the 'Kids an die Knolle' school garden program in 2026, inviting teachers and educators to register and receive 5 kg of free seed potatoes for hands-on learning. Schools can register until 15 February 2026.
The Little Potato Company Launches 2025 Holiday Campaign and Sweepstakes Across North America
November 30, 2025
The Little Potato Company Unveils Its Annual 2025 Holiday Campaign With Grocery Sweepstakes Across North America
The Little Potato Company, the leading little potato brand in North America, has launched its third annual 'A Little Holiday Happiness Is...' campaign bringing festive convenience and joy to families during the busy holiday season.
Peak of the Market team accepts Sobeys’ 2024 Best Local Produce Supply Partner award, recognizing excellence in quality, reliability, and consistency across Manitoba.
November 27, 2025
Peak of the Market Named Sobeys’ 2024 Best Local Produce Supply Partner in Manitoba
Sobeys has named Peak of the Market its 2024 Best Local Produce Supply Partner in Manitoba. Store managers recognized Peak for its quality, reliability, and strong relationship with Sobeys, highlighting their shared commitment to delivering fresh local produce.
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November 26, 2025
Sweet Potato Awareness Month Celebrated at UAPB with Nutrition, Education and Culinary Innovation
November is Sweet Potato Awareness Month. It coincides with the heart of harvest season and Thanksgiving, a food-centered holiday, Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr., assistant professor of food service at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB)

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