Potatoes
All the news and market analysis for worldwide potato Industry, including potato growers, potato production, and the import and export of potatoes.
Potatoes and onions take over Australian high school classrooms
New project aims to help young people better understand food production systems
Purple sweet potatoes hit Co‑op shelves for first time
Nutrient density has helped boost popularity of purple-flesh sweet potatoes in UK as Purple Majesty variety lands at convenience chain
Ausveg secures PMTV compensation for affected potato growers
Arrangement represents first time growers have been compensated without a formal national biosecurity Response Plan being initiated
Spain’s fruit imports surge 5 per cent as bananas lead
Bananas remained the most-imported fruit at 430,560 tonnes, while avocados registered a 17 per cent volume increase
Branston’s low-carbon potatoes launch in Tesco
Georgina potatoes have been grown using a combination of modern techniques
Demand for fresh food ‘has never been stronger’
Tesco CEO Ashwin Prasad has asked suppliers to help meet rising demand for fresh, and outlined the retailer’s focus on sustainability at the NFU Conference
Chemical withdrawals cause concern for shrinking potato industry
Varietal development is considered vital to sector security
Albert Bartlett expands range with White Roosters
Limited-edition line is going into Sainsbury’s nationwide
Branston’s South West GM announces retirement
Jonathan Taylor will be replaced by internal promotion Simon Jones
GB Potatoes names first cohort for new industry development programme
New initiative aims to find future potato industry leaders
Potato industry abandons pursuit of mancozeb extension
Popular crop protection product has been withdrawn from use in the UK
McCain launches UK Farm of the Future in Yorkshire
Initiative builds on similar farms in Canada and South Africa and is said to be most advanced site to date
Morrisons makes further price cuts to key veg lines
Cabbage, kale and potatoes among veg lines reduced to 37p as retailer cuts prices for second time this month to help shoppers cope with January squeeze
T&G awards Edward Turner Horticulture Futures Grant to Lincoln University post-graduate
Ellie Brock receives NZ$10,000 for research on integrated pest management approaches to support more resilient potato production
Fruit Logistica 2026: New Product Showcases celebrates its premiere
Fruit Logistica launches new innovation format: Eleven new products from the fresh produce, machinery and technology, and logistics segments
US potatoes secure expanded access to Korea
Growers from 11 new states can export to Korea, laying the way for exports to increase by up to 10 per cent
Future of Maris Piper potatoes under scrutiny
Industry is divided over the future prospects of the mainstay variety
Spanish imports grew 7 per cent in January-November 2025
Latest customs statistics reveal Spanish fresh produce imports reached 4.2mn tonnes valued at €4.99bn in the first eleven months of 2025
Wilson’s Country toasts brand success with potatoes in vogue
Northern Irish supplier says budget pressure is pushing more people to eat at home
Israeli potato exports on the decline
The potato sector in Israel has been hit by the impact of war as well as improvements in post-harvest treatments in Europe, leading to a drop in exports
Morrisons slashes Christmas veg to 5p
The festive promotion is available to More Card loyalty customers and prompted Aldi to make further reductions to match the price of 5p on core Christmas veg
Two new lines added to Fresh Direct’s premium potato range
Range has been developed in collaboration with Linwood Crops
Industry calls for national approach to potato mop top virus
Industry representatives meet to develop set of recommendations for state jurisdictions on the management of PMTV
Anrin Logistics boosts customs operations
Anrin Logistics is increasing customs work against a backdrop of lower consumption and market risk aversion
Colorado beetle officially eradicated from the UK
Pest posed a major threat to potatoes, as well as other salad vegetables
Two thirds of Brits will eat potatoes at Christmas
Potatoes are the most popular Christmas food on plates with roasties topping the list of favourite festive foods in new survey
Snacking, spuds and ‘TikTok to table’
Waitrose’s annual food and drink report has revealed the biggest trends set to shape shopper behaviour in 2026
Grow potatoes for your market, not for one that isn’t there
NFU Potato Policy Group chair Tim Rooke stresses the importance of growing potatoes with a clear understanding of your market as climatic conditions become less predictable and production costs increase
Tomatoes and avocados help drive Spanish import growth
Spain’s fresh produce imports grew 6 per cent by volume and 13 per cent by value in the first nine months of 2024, reaching 3.4mn tonnes worth €4.11bn
New interstate restrictions imposed on TPP carrier and host plants
Victorian businesses transporting tomato, potato, eggplant and capsicum interstate must obtain appropriate accreditation before 8 December
Project aims to tap into high-value markets for Scottish potato crop waste
Academic and industry collaboration is exploring opportunities in skincare and other sectors
Aldi UK cuts vegetable prices to 8p for Christmas
Discount retailer returns with Christmas Super Six promotion, but insists it retains full support from growers with whom it has fixed-cost agreements
Nanna Tate rolls out festive potato lineup
Limited-edition Christmas range has gone into Tesco stores
Afghanistan and Pakistan seek out alternative trading partners
Violent clashes on the border have brought trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan to a halt, pushing the former to find new outlets and the latter to seek out new sources
GB Potatoes launches national survey to assess scale and health of industry
Research will build picture of business confidence and production levels, helping shape investment decisions, market development and productivity improvements
Nanna Tate rolls out Christmas potato packaging
Potato brand gives range a new look to inspire shoppers in lead-up to festive period