Don’t be a Couch Potato…

The 30th May is the first-ever International Day of Potato

fter a hard day of voting, why not indulge in some delectable spuds in celebration of the first ever International Day of Potato! Today, officially designated as an annual observance by the UN General Assembly, aims to highlight the potato’s nutritional, economic, environmental, and cultural importance as well as its contribution to achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Consumer Awareness on Potato Prices

Consumer Awareness: With the current situation on markets, farmer prices hover around R34 per 10kg bag. While our consumers are currently struggling to make ends meet, we unfortunately still find product priced at certain outlets as per the picture attached. We encourage our consumers to shop around for appropriately priced potatoes. We will gladly provide…

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Farmers Marketing Day in Vivo, Limpopo

Potatoes South Africa showed up and connected with farmers, community members and more at the Farmers Marketing Day in Vivo, Limpopo on 14 October 2022. “Gesondheid… uit die grond uit / Goodness from the Earth!”

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Vivo Boeredag

Aandag alle boere! Kom praat saam die groot kanonne by Limpopo se grootste boeredag! Het landbou nog ‘n toekoms in Suid-Afrika? Vivo, Limpopo | 14 Oktober 2022 | 16h00

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Can potatoes help you reach your “summer body” goals? Yes!

Someone once said that “summer bodies are made in winter.” Whether or not that is true, what is undisputed is that potatoes and sports go together like tongue and spit. Sensationalism aside, one medium sized potato (150g), cooked with skin, is high in carbohydrates, naturally free of fat and naturally very low in sodium. It…

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Quiz: How well do you know your spuds?

1. Where should you store your potatoes? a) In a dark, dry and cool place that is well-ventilated b) In a plastic bag c) Freezer d) Fridge 2. What happens to potatoes when they are exposed to natural light (the sun) or artificial light? a) They become green b) They turn pink and then purple…

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Potato tricks and tips

If you are like me and don’t know much about cooking, or to be blunt, can’t cook, then I think your eyes have just landed on a snippet that can change your whole relationship with the pots. Potatoes don’t need a lot to taste yummy, and don’t we just love that about them. If you…

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