
Brazil (Cristalina (GO)): Harvest in the region is expected to end in October.
By the end of July, the Goiás market should complete 40% of the harvest.
By the end of July, the Goiás market should complete 40% of the harvest.
As part of the activities commemorating the ninth anniversary of the Ambo Agroindustrial CITE, the production of Huánuco vodka made from surplus native potatoes grown in the inter-Andean valleys of the region was highlighted.
This strategy, called Cundipapa, seeks to connect farmers directly with consumers, without intermediaries that reduce profits.
The American group JR Simplot announces the acquisition of the activities of Clarebout Potatoes, a Belgian frozen potato specialist with a large factory in the North of France.
Frédéric Laviron, a broker at Éts Roussineau, noted a very quiet end to the potato marketing campaign and a price for new potatoes that fell to less than €200/t at the beginning of July.
Até o final de julho, o mercado goiano deve completar 40% da colheita.
The price per kilo for potatoes has dropped significantly in recent months.
According to producers, the main factor behind the price decline is seasonality, with supply increasing daily. At the same time, the quality of the potatoes on offer is often poor, which also puts pressure on prices.