Potatoes

A taste of winter: Perth Markets welcomes seasonal produce from local growers

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As the seasons turn to winter, Western Australia’s fresh produce wholesale market is preparing for an influx of new seasonal produce

The Crown Estate seeks veg and potato farm tenant

A farm tenancy for a specialist green veg and potato grower with environmental ambitions has become available under The Crown Estate

New PCN guide summarises latest research and advice

A new guide to manage Potato Cyst Nematode is now available to members of GB Potatoes and CUPGRA with latest evidence-based recommendations

Royal HZPC Group expects “very strong result”

As the potato breeder prepares to announce record turnover, it has announced a number of changes to its leadership structure

Greenvale’s net-zero targets approved by SBTi

Potato supplier aims to cut scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90 per cent by 2045

Import growth reported in Spain

Fruit imports in particular registered notable growth through the January-February period, according to Fepex

Fresh Direct launches new products

Fresh produce supplier offers 25 new products as part of its ’Taste Like Summer’ launch

Retailer reports increase in vegetable purchases

New research finds Australians are purchasing 2.8 serves of vegetables per day with potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, frozen and canned vegetables leading the increase 

Macfrut: much more than a trade fair

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A year-long journey through the global fresh produce supply chain culminates in Rimini on 6-8 May

Korea considers potato export opportunities as US tariff pressure rises

Asian nation may seek access to the US for its sweet potatoes in response potential request for increased access for US potatoes

Strong campaign for French 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

Bartlett toasts Minecraft tieup with April Fool’s prank

Square potatoes – or ‘Bartlett Blocks’ – were described as extremely efficient to stack

First skin-transplant potato obtains plant breeders’ rights

New variety is developed using KeyGene’s proprietary 2S1 technique for creating graft hybrids

Rooted in innovation: Macfrut 2025 unites science and agriculture

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The International Potato Symposium and the International Symposium on Biotechnological Tools in Horticulture are among the highlights of Macfrut’s 42nd edition

Richard Clark to retire as Branston commercial director

Long-serving executive steps down later this month

Golden Kings potato campaign aims to challenge consumer habits

Initiative sets out to educate consumers on newer varieties

Potatoes top the bill at Welsh farming event

Pembrokeshire potato event teaches kids link between farming and food

North Carolina dedicates month to sweet potatoes

Governor Josh Stein proclaims February ’North Carolina Sweetpotato Month’ in recognition of the product’s significance to the state

Further growth in Spanish fresh produce imports

New figures for 2024 show year-on-year increase in both volume and value

Dutch retailers see bigger demand for meal kits

Shoppers in the Netherlands have reportedly spent less on pre-cut vegetables in favour of cheaper ingredient-based multipacks

Neolithics calls for data collaboration to cut waste

A staggering 46 per cent of fruit never reaches the consumer, according to David Kat of Neolithics, who spoke at Fruit Logistica about the importance of data collection and data sharing to reduce waste along the produce supply chain