IFA: Food service to see increased business in Ireland, EU potato sales to the UK up

Published 2023년 2월 2일

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Retail sales in Ireland are stable, with the food service sector expected to see an increase due to the upcoming bank holiday weekend. The Irish Farmers Association reports a strong demand for peeling stock. Early plantings are underway in Ireland and the UK, despite some challenges. European fresh markets are currently flat, but there is robust export activity. Trade in Europe is slow, with sellers expecting higher values. Buyers are requesting quality samples but are not willing to pay the required price.

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Retail sales remain unchanged this week in Ireland, the food service sector should see some increased business with the bank holiday weekend, according to the Irish Farmers Association (IFA). IFA says demand for peeling stock remains positive with price holding strong. Early plantings are underway with ground conditions improving. Good progress should be made over the weekend if conditions allow. In Europe, fresh markets are reported to be flat but there is good export movement. Sales of product from the E.U. to the U.K were 818,418 tonnes and up 13.2% in the year to October 2022. In the U.K. early plantings have commenced, there have been some ground frosts but conditions are “surprisingly good” and planting of first Lady Rosetta for crisping is “imminent”. Trade ...

Source: Potatonewstoday