Despite the excellent quality of Chilean tubers, Chile imports virtually all of its frozen and processed potatoes due to a lack of industrial plants and affordable financing.
The largest increase in hectares was recorded in Valladolid with a growth of 893 hectares, while the strongest percentage increase was seen in Zamora, which gained 27.4% of its surface area.
The facilities of the Udapa/Paturpat agri-food cooperative, located in Vitoria-Gasteiz, are the epicenter of an innovative project to convert potato processing waste into circular bioplastics.
The Habemus Papas event highlighted the potential of the crop in the province and opened the debate on the future of the production chain.
The outbreak has intensified calls for reform of EU regulations to allow the use of new genomic techniques (NTG).
Alexander Lukashenko recently addressed his people with a very down-to-earth appeal.
Tiquipaya enters the era of industrialization with the Potato Processing Plant, which will benefit more than 1,790 families.
Since the end of February 2025, the average price per 100 kg of potatoes has dropped from 30 euros to just 7.50 euros, a drop of more than 75%.
