Potato industry starts new season with highest processing in five years in Netherlands

Published 2022년 8월 16일

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The article highlights the dynamics of potato processing in the industry, revealing a decrease of 15% in the processing volume from June, attributed to the transition from the old to the new harvest. During the July period, 312,000 tons of potatoes were processed, with 51.3% sourced abroad. The majority of the potatoes were converted into pre-fried chips, with some allocated for other potato products. When comparing the processing volumes over the past two years, an 8% increase is noted in the 2021-2022 season, indicating a steady growth in the potato processing industry.

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Of those 312,000 tons of potatoes, 160,300 tons (51.3 percent) come from abroad. 145,700 tons are processed into pre-fried chips and 130,100 tons are intended for other potato products, reports Vavi. Compared to June (328,100 tons), approximately 15 percent fewer potatoes were processed. This picture can be seen almost every year in July, because in the summer there is a switch from the old to the new harvest. In total, 3,969,300 potatoes were processed by the industry from August 2021 to ...

Source: Nieuwe Oogst