In North America, potatoes are literally piling up because of the large harvest last year. Processors also have more product in stock. The fries lines are running at full capacity, but not everywhere is there an immediate customer to be found. What does this do to the market? You can read it in this article.
Analysis|Published: Jun 2, 2026
European exporters of fries are struggling in the global market. They are seeing their position decline further, while China and India continue to grow in volume. The loss of destinations in the Middle East is placing a particularly heavy burden. Read all the details in this analysis of the fries market during Q1 2026.
Analysis|Published: May 30, 2026
In Europe, the United States and India, Belgian fries giant Agristo is building new factories and production lines for frozen fries. And this while the potato and fries market is in deep gloom. What are the motives for this and will this capacity be used later? In this analysis, we take a closer look at Agristo’s recent investments.
News|Published: May 29, 2026
Potato processors PepsiCo, Aviko, Farm Frites and McCain are in the news about regenerative potatoes. The first is joining a program to support young European farmers, while the other companies recently signed a letter of intent on regenerative agriculture.
News|Published: May 29, 2026
The Dutch processor cannot maintain the pace this spring. The volume of potatoes processed fell again in April to below 300,000 tons. The backlog with last season is therefore increasing further and further. What are the consequences of this? You can read it in this article.
Analysis|Published: May 21, 2026
International wheat markets picked up strongly at the start of this week, but it is difficult for the 'bulls' to maintain that mood. In the short term, prices are falling, but that could change sharply this summer. Read why in this daily grains & raw materials update.
