September 22, 2026 | Articles

El Niño puts global potato production on alert

A strong El Niño is developing and could have major consequences for agriculture worldwide. FAO warns of increased risks of drought, heat and extreme rainfall. For the global potato sector, the impact could range from lower yields and quality problems to tighter supplies and greater volatility on international markets.

September 22, 2026 | Articles

Foodera brings five potato processing specialists together

Consolidation in the potato processing industry is no longer limited to processors. Equipment suppliers are also scaling up to meet the demands of larger and increasingly complex production operations. The launch of Foodera Technologies is the latest example.

September 04, 2026 | News

Dutch potato sector presents a united front at PotatoEurope 2026

The Dutch potato sector will have a recognisable joint meeting point at PotatoEurope 2026. On 9 and 10 September, the Dutch Potato Organisation (NAO) will organise the NAO-Netherlands Pavilion in Germany. Nine Dutch companies will present themselves jointly to the international potato sector.

June 30, 2026 | News

Foodera Technologies brings five potato processing specialists together

Consolidation in the potato processing industry is no longer limited to processors alone. Equipment suppliers are also scaling up to meet the demands of larger and increasingly complex production operations. The launch of Foodera Technologies is the latest example.

May 19, 2026 | Articles

Revuelto Gramajo (‘Gramajo scramble’)

Revuelto Gramajo is a typical Argentine scrambled egg dish that always uses the same three ingredients: crispy shoestring (Julienne) fries, eggs, and ham. Delicious as a lunch or main meal, but also a great breakfast option that can help ease a hangover ….

May 19, 2026 | Articles

Breeders Trust intensifies monitoring of online trade in seed potatoes

Breeders Trust has taken a close look at the online world to map what is being offered through digital channels in terms of seed potatoes. In doing so, the organisation encountered various practices that affect plant breeders’ rights and the phytosanitary safeguarding within the potato sector. “I also receive signals about the sale of batches of…

May 19, 2026 | Articles

World Potato Congress brings global potato Industry together in Kenya

Preparations for the 13th World Potato Congress are now in full swing. From 26 to 30 October 2026, the international potato sector will meet in Naivasha, in Kenya’s Rift Valley. The organization expects more than a thousand participants from more than sixty countries. This will make the congress not only a meeting place for the…

April 20, 2026 | News

Global potato sector is gearing up for World Potato Congress 2026

The global potato sector is gearing up for the World Potato Congress 2026. Registration is now officially open for the event, which will take place from 26–30 October 2026 in Naivasha, Kenya. Organized under the umbrella of the World Potato Congress Inc., the biennial congress continues its mission to connect the international potato community and…

April 20, 2026 | News

Breeders Trust intensifies monitoring of online trade in seed potatoes

Breeders Trust has taken a close look at the online world to map what is being offered through digital channels in terms of seed potatoes. In doing so, the organisation encountered various practices that affect plant breeders’ rights and the phytosanitary safeguarding within the potato sector. “I also receive signals about the sale of batches…

March 10, 2026 | News

UNECE Seed Potato Standard at the center of World Potato Congress webinar

Reliable access to high quality seed potatoes is fundamental to the productivity and resilience of the global potato sector. To highlight recent developments in this area, the World Potato Congress (WPC) hosted an international webinar on March 16 focusing on the revised UNECE Seed Potato Standard (S-1). The online panel discussion brought together experts from…