Media statements

Potatoes SA Congress & Potato Seed Grower’s Forum

By Mashilela Makgato / June 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Potatoes SA Congress & Potato Seed Grower’s Forum

The Potatoes SA Congress and Seed Potato Growers’ Forum takes place on 16 and 17 July 2024 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town. Following 2022’s theme: Potatoes…

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Call for proposal for Market Analysis study

By Mashilela Makgato / May 25, 2024 / Comments Off on Call for proposal for Market Analysis study

Potatoes SA is looking for a researcher/ service provider that will conduct a Marketing Analysis study for the establishment of a frozen fries processing factory in Limpopo. The primary objective…

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Potatoes SA New Ad Campaign

By Mashilela Makgato / October 18, 2023 / Comments Off on Potatoes SA New Ad Campaign

South Africa, you asked, and we listened! Alfred Ntombela has returned, and he has brought nostalgia and warm, fuzzy feelings back to the nation… and of course, his famous laugh…

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Here’s why potato costs have risen

By Mashilela Makgato / October 13, 2023 / Comments Off on Here’s why potato costs have risen

One of the primary factors contributing to the price increase is the significant impact of load shedding on the industry, which has hindered farmers from maintaining consistent irrigation practices. Consequently,…

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ITAC Announces Definitive Tariffs on Frozen French Fry Imports

By Hanrie Greebe / May 18, 2023 / Comments Off on ITAC Announces Definitive Tariffs on Frozen French Fry Imports

The South African potato industry welcomes the International Trade Administration Commission’s (ITAC) decision to reinstate import duties on frozen potato chips/French fries, after tariffs lapsed earlier this year. CEO of…

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MEDIA STATEMENT: POTATO COST CHALLENGE – LOADSHEDDING A COMMON DENOMINATOR

By Mashilela Makgato / January 30, 2023 / Comments Off on MEDIA STATEMENT: POTATO COST CHALLENGE – LOADSHEDDING A COMMON DENOMINATOR

It is not only potato producers who are impacted by loadshedding – the sustainability of the entire South African potato value chain is at risk. Should there be a breakdown…

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Potatoes SA Research Symposium – 2022

By Hanrie Greebe / July 14, 2022 / Comments Off on Potatoes SA Research Symposium – 2022

Get the latest information regarding the Potatoes SA Research Symposium 2022 by downloading Whova, the interactive conference app. You will be able to participate in polls, share photos, get live…

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PSA Roundtable

By Hanrie Greebe / June 3, 2022 / Comments Off on PSA Roundtable

This is the registration form for Potatoes SA (PSA)’s virtual roundtables. This is aimed at discussing key industry issues that the fresh produce market are facing, with a particular focus…

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Potatoes key to solving SA malnutrition challenges

By Hanrie Greebe / October 16, 2021 / Comments Off on Potatoes key to solving SA malnutrition challenges

As South Africa joins in celebrating World Food Day on 16 October, the spotlight has been thrust on the growing triple burden of malnutrition facing vulnerable households – especially given…

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Impact of riots on fresh produce markets [Media Statement]: Big demand for potatoes on Durban and Pietermaritzburg Markets

By Hanrie Greebe / July 19, 2021 / Comments Off on Impact of riots on fresh produce markets [Media Statement]: Big demand for potatoes on Durban and Pietermaritzburg Markets

Riots that erupted in major metropolitan areas during the past week have had a disruptive impact on our country which is already bearing the brunt of the persistent Covid burden. …

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