Israeli potato season in Europe to start earlier than usual

Israel's potato harvest is due to start a few weeks earlier than usual in response to requests from Europe, where heavy winter rains have affected crops. EastFruit writes about this with reference to FreshPlaza. “We are seeing earlier than usual demand for potatoes from Israel in Europe. Usually the main deliveries from us to Europe start from the 17th to the 18th week, but now, most likely, they will start earlier, after about the 14th -15th weeks, ”says Eitan Botzer, Managing Director director of Atzmona Potato Production, an Israeli exporter and producer of organic and conventional potatoes and carrots. “The emphasis is mainly on organic potatoes, our customers and importers in Europe ask us to deliver them earlier due to the uncertain quality of the potato crop in these countries, which is caused by heavy rains. Israeli growers will be able to adjust the growing season and supply our European customers earlier, despite the fact that some of our blocks were affected by frost in ...