World potato markets: Oversupply and uncertainty

May 20, 2026

The contemporary global potato market is characterised by a pronounced imbalance between supply and demand, particularly in Europe and North America. The 2025 harvest generated a substantial oversupply, which continues…

Read More

First 13 weeks of 2026 at FPMs

May 20, 2026

The average weekly price of potatoes during the first 13 weeks of 2026 at South Africa’s fresh produce markets (FPMs) showed a week-on-week increase of 25%. Figure 1, which tracks…

Read More

A win for IMASA!

May 15, 2026

The High Court of South Africa ruled in favour of the Institute of Market Agencies of South Africa (IMASA) in a dispute with the City of Matlosana Local Municipality over…

Read More