The world potato five-year plan 2022-2027 will be marked by food processing of the peel

Published 2022년 12월 8일

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The global potato market is expected to grow at a rate of 3.5% annually over the next five years, with China, India, Russia, the US, and Germany being the leading producers. Potatoes are the third most important food crop in the world, with over 4,000 edible varieties and over 180 wild varieties used for breeding. The market is shifting towards value-added processed foods such as frozen fries, potato chips, and dehydrated potato flakes. There is potential for the market to expand by processing potato peels, which currently make up 12-20% of production, into products such as chips, vegetable broth, and potato powder. This could help offset the impact of rising potato prices and general inflation.

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The potato market in the next five years will record an average annual growth rate of 3.5%, and since producers are likely to raise prices for “second bread”, the potato peel will open its own niche The potato is the third most important food crop in the world after rice and wheat. There are over 4,000 edible potato varieties and over 180 wild potatoes. Although wild plants are practically inedible due to bitterness, they have a natural resistance to pests, diseases and climatic factors, therefore they serve as breeding material. According to analysts, the growth of areas under potatoes shows a leading trend compared to other food crops. Potatoes are eaten by more than a billion people worldwide, and compared to other crops, they have the advantages of easy storage, high yield, low maintenance, and a wide market. Even in countries that do not traditionally consume potatoes, such as Africa, potatoes have become popular due to their long shelf life. Fresh and chilled potatoes are ...

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