French starch potato producers called to mobilize

Published 2023년 2월 9일

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The French starch potato sector is in crisis due to the combined effects of the post-Covid recovery and climate change, leading to a 28% decrease in production and concerns about the future of the industry. The UNPT has warned public authorities about the potential closure of the two French starch factories, a situation that threatens food sovereignty and industrial competitiveness. Despite proposals to maintain production, the government's indifference has led to plans to reduce surface areas by 15% in 2023, further endangering the industry. The UNPT is calling for increased aid and has announced a national demonstration to express the sector's outrage and seek a response from the government.

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“This is the imminent situation that the starch potato growers, who supply the last two French starch factories (in the Somme and the Marne) producing high purity starches intended to supply the food industry, pharmaceuticals (composition of Doliprane, Advil, etc.), cosmetics (lipsticks), paper, etc., will have to face,” according to the last UNPT press release. While the starch sector is still battling to recover from the post-Covid crisis, when global starch prices dropped, it is also feeling the brunt of a climatic catastrophe, which is having a significant impact on national yields, causing them to plummet. The lowest yield ever reported is 107.5 tons per hectare in 2022. “As a result, the starch potato production is down 28% in a year, and producers are justifiably concerned about the future of French industry. While surface areas have already decreased by 12% in 2022, 2023 will see an additional 15% decrease with 2,500 hectares less! Less surface area equals less volume for ...

Source: Argenpapa