All the news and market analysis for worldwide potato Industry, including potato growers, potato production, and the import and export of potatoes.
Potato Industry Development Programme will help new entrants to gain comprehensive understanding of sector and build networks and collaborations
Bayer’s Emerger gains minor-use approval to support DeCyst trap crops
Riverford’s Valor potatoes and Isle of Wight tomatoes were recognised in the annual awards, alongside a software company helping new veg box start-ups
Event highlights some of the issues facing potato growers and innovations looking to solve them
Graham Bannister of GB Potatoes recounts how he suffered what could have been a fatal fall and outlines the steps to take in isolated, poorly connected areas
Wireworm damage has had a heavy cost for the potato, veg and salad sectors
Potato specialist says recruitment drive comes on the back of significant expansion
Contest aims to promote regenerative farming on the island
Experienced exec moves from senior role at Krispy Kreme
Waitrose reports jump in sales and searches for British-produced food
Fepex reports that the country’s fresh produce imports grew 10 per cent in volume and 15 per cent in value in the first quarter
A farming partnership has been fined £20k after an employee trapped their leg in a harvester machine, as watchdog warns it will not hesitate to take action
All-rounder potato brand from Greenvale connects with influential chefs and food writers by hosting five-course meal at London’s Sky Garden
Colorado beetle is described as ‘major threat to potato crops’ following confirmed sightings in Kent and suspected hitchhiking on imported produce
As the seasons turn to winter, Western Australia’s fresh produce wholesale market is preparing for an influx of new seasonal produce
A farm tenancy for a specialist green veg and potato grower with environmental ambitions has become available under The Crown Estate
A new guide to manage Potato Cyst Nematode is now available to members of GB Potatoes and CUPGRA with latest evidence-based recommendations
As the potato breeder prepares to announce record turnover, it has announced a number of changes to its leadership structure
Potato supplier aims to cut scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90 per cent by 2045
Fruit imports in particular registered notable growth through the January-February period, according to Fepex
Fresh produce supplier offers 25 new products as part of its ’Taste Like Summer’ launch
Co Armagh potato processor is making a series of investments to reduce its carbon footprint
The Fresh Produce Consortium has united with the Horticultural Trades Association and British Potato Trade Association, urging the government to help secure the future of the industries in the face of huge challenges
New research finds Australians are purchasing 2.8 serves of vegetables per day with potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, frozen and canned vegetables leading the increase
A year-long journey through the global fresh produce supply chain culminates in Rimini on 6-8 May
Asian nation may seek access to the US for its sweet potatoes in response potential request for increased access for US potatoes
French potatoes have enjoyed good volumes and demand in 2024/25, according to CNIPT, with good momentum going into the final stages of the campaign
Square potatoes – or ‘Bartlett Blocks’ – were described as extremely efficient to stack
New variety is developed using KeyGene’s proprietary 2S1 technique for creating graft hybrids
The International Potato Symposium and the International Symposium on Biotechnological Tools in Horticulture are among the highlights of Macfrut’s 42nd edition
Vlam has unveiled a three-year project designed to raise awareness of Belgium’s premium quality fruit and vegetables
New trade group representing UK fresh potato suppliers pledges to tackle industry challenges and promote growth for sector
Long-serving executive steps down later this month
Initiative sets out to educate consumers on newer varieties
Pembrokeshire potato event teaches kids link between farming and food
Governor Josh Stein proclaims February ’North Carolina Sweetpotato Month’ in recognition of the product’s significance to the state