Posts by Jandrie Klopper
World potato markets: Large volumes and tariffs
While it is the world’s largest importer of potatoes, the United States (US) is neither the world’s largest producer nor its largest exporter of the commodity. Yet, developments in the…
Read MoreMarket monitor: The first five weeks of 2026 at fresh produce markets
The average weekly price of potatoes during the first five weeks of 2026 at South Africa’s fresh produce markets (FPMs) showed a week-on-week increase of 1%. Figure 1, which tracks…
Read MoreGRIMME Africa: Spearheading technology in South Africa and Sub-Sahara Africa
The grand opening of GRIMME Africa’s new branch at Fisantekraal in Durbanville, Cape Town, on 30 January brought together the Grimme family, friends, dealers, and producers to celebrate and welcome…
Read MoreNew harvest, new opportunities
South Africa’s potato industry is entering a moment of quiet reinvention. From changing consumer demand and new market channels to innovations on the farm and beyond the packhouse, fresh opportunities…
Read MoreSouthwestern Free State cultivar trial under irrigation at Petrusburg in 2024/25
The Southwestern Free State potato production region produces around 1.86% of the country’s commercial potatoes on 954 ha (2024 harvest year). The most prominent cultivars produced as part of this…
Read MoreMpumalanga cultivar trial under irrigation at Davel/Bethal in 2024/25
Approximately 2.11% of the total hectares under potatoes in South Africa are planted by 37 potato producers in the Mpumalanga production area. Potatoes in this region are planted under irrigation…
Read MoreCHIPS January/February 2026
Topical • Aktueel / Regulatory • Regulatories8 Potatoes SA: Transforming with vitality11 2025 Sandveld-gholfdag maak ruim gemeenskapsbydrae Industry information • Bedryfsinligting14 Market monitor: The first 44 weeks of 2025 at…
Read MoreProkon News: January 2026
During Oct/Nov 2025, a total of 12 potato producing regions as well as non-producing suppliers delivered potatoes nationally to fresh produce markets. Average percentage downgraded: 9.14%. Total number of bags…
Read MorePowered by potatoes: Dynamic marketing in 2025
Another successful year was added to the tally for Potatoes SA’s generic product promotion marketing, which continues to drive increased demand and consumption of potatoes in South Africa while supporting…
Read MoreCultivating possibilities one step at a time
Within the heart of South Africa’s rural landscapes, a quiet but powerful transformation process is taking shape. Across the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, a group of determined developing producers…
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