Potatoes
All the news and market analysis for worldwide potato Industry, including potato growers, potato production, and the import and export of potatoes.
Jersey Cover Crop Comp offers regen case study for UK farmers to follow
Competition returns for third year to provide evidence‑based case study of how cover cropping can benefit the environment in commercial potato production
Spanish fresh produce imports rise 6.2 per cent in early 2026
New Fepex data reveals Spain’s fresh produce imports reached 1.75mn tonnes between January and April 2026, up 6.2 per cent year-on-year
Longer potato rotations boost yields and disease resistance
British growers are benefiting from longer potato-based rotations that help improve economic performance and reduce disease pressure, finds new report from GB Potatoes
McCain celebrates 2026 graduates of internal training programme
UK’s largest frozen potato producer celebrated the graduation of 18 apprentices from its Manufacturing Academy on 3 July
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan takes full ownership of Mitolo Family Farms
Equity sale coincides with Frank Mitolo’s planned transition to retirement
Branston promotes Tom Seagrief ahead of capex delivery
Potato supplier’s general manager for prepared has been promoted with additional remit across added value to drive business growth and deliver upcoming capital investment programme
French potato sector clears path for 2026 harvest
Surplus potato volumes from last year’s record harvest in France are set to be shifted quickly, as the French sector works together to prepare the market for the new season
First Comber Earlies arrive in stores
Season begins ahead of schedule in Northern Ireland following “fairly kind” growing season to date
Albert Bartlett teams up with Andy Murray for on-pack promotion
Limited-edition packs give shoppers chance to win signed tennis memorabilia and two-night stay at Andy and Kim Murray’s hotel in Scotland
Mislabelling issue returns, as Israeli settlements under scrutiny
The EU Commission is set to propose ways to restrict trade with Israeli settlements, as new report sheds light on scale of problem on European markets
From tomatoes to cannabis: Jersey’s green ambitions
Fred Searle explores the sector growth and market potential for medical cannabis in the Channel Island, drawing comparisons with glasshouse vegetable production and the famous Jersey Royal
Greenvale MD David Rankin to step back
Major potato supplier has announced a leadership transition and interim structure as Rankin departs to pursue new opportunities after more than 30 years with the company
The question for UK growers today is: ’What can I grow that will not make a loss?’
Nationwide Produce chairman Tim O’Malley reflects on major challenges for growers and government as potato producers are forced to dump large volumes of crop amid overproduction in Europe
Greenvale’s premium potato brand listed at Sainsbury’s
Golden Kings is now available at Sainsbury’s after years of consistent growth and successfully appealing to younger shoppers
Birds Eye owner invests £2.2mn in new potato line
Nomad Foods said its investment is a sign of commitment to UK food manufacturering and responds to consumer demand for waffles and other frozen vegetables
Albert Bartlett to help fund Fera aphid monitoring in potatoes
Strengthened partnership comes in response to ‘exceptionally high’ aphid pressure in seed potato plantings and will include funded traps in Scotland and Jersey to support long-running monitoring programme
Comment: Why climate action in food and farming can’t wait
Soil health, water availability and biodiversity are not abstract environmental concepts; they are the foundations of food security, writes McCain CSO Charlie Angelakos
Co-op strengthens support for UK potato growers
The UK retailer has introduced ‘best of season’ potato packs as it looks to make greater use of a broader range of homegrown varieties
Fruit drives growth in Spain’s fresh produce imports
Spain’s fresh fruit and vegetable imports totalled 1.2mn tonnes in Q1 2025, representing a 4 per cent volume increase
Comment: 4p veg promotions hurt the whole supply chain
Jim Padfield of Essex potato grower H Padfield & Sons highlights the overlooked impact of the major multiples’ 4p veg promotions on the wholesale and foodservice sectors
First Comber earlies expected by mid June
New season early Comber potatoes are expected by next month into ‘reasonably steady market’, with Cyprus new potato imports already available
Nanna Tate launches baby potatoes into Tesco
Branston-owned potato brand is responding to sustained demand for convenience and scratch cooking with new easy prep range
Andy Murray joins Albert Bartlett to celebrate 20 million meals with Fareshare
To mark the achievement, tennis star visited Glasgow’s new Coronation Food Project Hub, which is set to boost food redistribution in the region
HZPC reports challenging year as revenue falls to €450mn
Dutch seed potato supplier takes market downturn in its stride and confirms takeover of Irish rival
The Greenery launches five-year growth strategy
Following year of adjustment and investment, Dutch group focuses on expanded production and new economies of scale
Spanish fresh produce imports rise in January-February
Spanish imports of fresh fruit and vegetables increased 2.6 per cent in volume during the first two months of 2026
Precision crop tech ‘could bring many benefits’ to Wales
Potato farmer and NFU Cymru hort chair Tom Rees explains why Welsh politicians must back the technology
Delhaize switches strategy on potatoes
Belgian retailer reimagines entire range, with shift away from variety-based category merchandising and new focus on usage
‘Peel or no peel’: Influencers help McCain to educate around regen
Potato brand is releasing a spoof on a popular TV quiz show to help raise awareness of regenerative farming
Potato risk management ‘more important than ever’
GB Potatoes webinar covers topics from insurance to busting myths around potato nutrition
Study looks at factors driving Colorado potato beetle outbreaks
A comprehensive Michigan State University has revealed new insights into the environmental factors driving Colorado potato beetle populations
Fepex highlights Spanish import data
Fresh produce imports declined in January, with fruit falling 7 per cent in volume and vegetables remaining stable
Belgian potato suppliers eye UK market opportunities
Warnez and The Potato Chef think they can offer something different with their niche varieties and innovative NPD
First new-season Jersey Royals reach M&S stores
Products arrive in 80 stores despite one of the wettest planting seasons on record
Martin Emmett re-elected as NFU Hort chair
Three key re-appointments to the NFU’s Horticulture and Potatoes Board have been confirmed after voting today
Double win for Wilson’s Country at NIFDA Awards
Wins come as the company steps up its work on sustainable business