Marketing
Understanding potatoes and potato processing
Faced with the current economic realities, producers worldwide are searching for new ways to survive and expand their business endeavours. One of the many opportunities to grow turnover and profits…
Read MoreMarketing committee gains valuable insights during Atteridgeville visit
Potatoes SA’s marketing committee recently embarked on a trade visit to Atteridgeville in Pretoria. The township is also known as Phelindaba which means ‘all conflicts are over’. Currently, Atteridgeville has…
Read MoreSmall potatoes could be the solution to feeding our next generations
We recently received the 2024 matric results and were overjoyed that learners performed so well in their final exams. Unfortunately, hard work alone is not the only contributor to academic…
Read MoreSouth African potato export and import markets in 2024
The South African potato industry is a key player in the country’s agricultural sector, contributing significantly to food security, job creation, and economic growth. South Africa produces enough potatoes for…
Read MoreConsumer perceptions regarding ‘ugly’ potatoes
The World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) estimates that about a third of all the food produced in the world is lost or goes to waste at various nodes in the value…
Read MoreNxazonke: An agenda for small and urban producers
Recent research using scenario-based analyses and modelling suggests that cities can sustain themselves with fruits and vegetables if 30% of urban land is devoted to urban agriculture (UA). Small-scale producers,…
Read MorePotatoes, a sportsman’s snack
Potatoes SA was thrilled to participate in the annual Soweto Marathon, popularly known as ‘the people’s race’. This event brought together 20 000 people, uniting not only the people of…
Read MorePotatoes for a healthy heart: Nutritional insights and tips
Every September, we celebrate Heart Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness regarding cardiovascular disease in South Africa, culminating on World Heart Day on 29 September. The campaign…
Read MoreTuber or not tuber? That is the question
Growing up in a house where your father has Irish roots and potatoes are regarded as staple food, you would understand the constant dissatisfaction at the dinner table over ‘glassy’…
Read MoreGlobal trends in fresh potato retailing
Potatoes are marketed at the retail level in four key markets: the United States (US), Canada, the United Kingdom (UK), and the Netherlands. Each of these countries has a unique…
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