The French Interprofessional Potato Committee (CNIPT) writes in its most recent bulletin that the French potato market continues to struggle and that sales are mainly at the end of the week. "In addition, the high temperatures are not helping to reverse the downward trend observed since the start of the season." "First potatoes could breathe new life into the sector, especially as the range seems to be expanding," writes the CNIPT.
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The first harvest is going according to plan and volumes should increase from next week, which should already supply the market well. "The high temperatures of recent weeks have meant that certain fields have to be irrigated earlier than normal," the report said. "The foreign enthusiasm for French quality products continues, especially for ware potatoes. Eastern European countries and Italy are buyers. Israel could also show interest again." Potato cultivation situation in Europe in weeks 16 and 17 The report also analyzes the potato cultivation situation in other EU countries in weeks 16 and 17. "In Portugal, early potatoes are being harvested. The quality is good and the results are satisfactory. The white potato harvest has started in Ribatejo, albeit with limited quantities for the time being. The other important harvests will start in about 10 days. Portuguese wholesalers are now importing the last trucks from France and Spain, waiting for the Portuguese harvest to increase," ...
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