El portal de la papa en Argentina
Január vége felé fokozatosan emelkedik a zöldség ára. Egy kilogramm piros burgonya átlagosan 13,9 hrivnyába kerül. Ez majdnem 3 hrivnyával több, mint a 2022. decemberi 11,01 hrivnyás havi átlagár, közölte a Business.ua
The prolonged wet weather means a potato shortage is on the horizon for New Zealand. Potatoes need dry harvest conditions, which they received little of this season.
Woolworths has confirmed a major shortage that has caused the price of chips to soar, with one retailer charging an insane price per bag.
Higher Russet potato pricing could help demand for potatoes in other colors. So says David Moquist of O. C. Schulz & Sons.
Potato industry challenges posed by PCN and blackleg were among the topics discussed at the recent Cambridge University Potato Growers’ Association (CUPGRA) annual conference.
Despite facing major challenges, New Zealand’s potato industry remains a billion dollar business.
The top product quality challenge facing fresh-cut potato processors is enzymatic browning and a common browning preventative –sulfites – can trigger an allergic reaction in some people. Using sulfites can also trigger FDA-mandated labeling.
The key producing districts have seen a 3-5 per cent increase in area under cultivation this year | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI.