Category: International Markets
US potato exports reach $1.827 billion for 2018-19
U.S. potato exports once again reached a record value and volume for the July 2018-June 2019 marketing year, according to reports compiled by Potatoes USA.
National Potato Council’s Kam Quarles shares update on trade negotiations
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles shares update on trade issues facing the U.S. potato industry, including with Japan, Mexico and China.
Perdue pushes for fresh US potatoes to Mexico, industry says ‘thank you’
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently said U.S. farmers selling fresh potatoes should have more access to the Mexico market.
Sklarczyk Seed Farm honored as Michigan Agriculture Exporter of the Year
Sklarczyk Seed Farm was named the 2019 Michigan Agriculture Exporter of the Year by the state’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).
Calbee adds new potato snack: Spudkins Fry Cuts
Calbee, a Tokyo-based snack maker, announced its North America operation is adding a new line of potato snacks: Spudkins Fry Cuts.
U.S. potatoes to Europe: NPC requests leveling of playing field
The National Potato Council has asked that fresh and frozen potatoes be added to a U.S. Trade Representative request to the WTO regarding large aircraft.
Potatoes USA receives additional $1.4 million in trade mitigation support
Potatoes USA (National Potato Promotion Board) will get another $1.4 million in trade mitigation support from USDA’s Agricultural Trade Promotion Program.
Europeans finding storage treatment alternatives with looming loss of CIPC
The European Union will beging phasing out use of the popular potato storage sprout inhibitor chlorpropham (CIPC) as of Jan. 1, 2020.
Lamb Weston acquires Australian potato processor Harvest Choice
The Ready Meals (Havest Choice) facility adds approximately 70 million pounds of production capacity to Lamb Weston’s existing global manufacturing network
Mexico becomes first to approve USMCA; push for further potato funding continues
On June 19, Mexico became the first country to approve the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) when its senate ratified it by a vote of 114-4.
Sprout inhibitor chlorpropham (CIPC) officially banned by European Union
The European Commission will no longer allow the use of sprout inhibitor and herbicide chlorpropham (CIPC) as of Jan. 1, 2020.
Jared Balcom to rep potato industry on agricultural advisory committee
Jared Balcom of Pasco, Washington, has been named the latest potato industry representative to the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee (APAC).
Idaho potato shippers head to Taiwan in search of new business
Idaho Potato Commission International Director Ross Johnson will lead a team of six representatives from six Idaho potato sheds on the trip