Germany's potato processors worry about dramatic price jumps
Fresh Common Potato
Germany
Published Jan 19, 2022
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The potato processing industry, represented in the Federal Association of Fruit, Vegetable and Potato Processors (BOGK), is concerned about the dramatic price jumps in the entire raw material and supply chain, especially in the area of logistics and energy supply, according to the federal association. According to Horst-Peter Karos, Managing Director of BOGK, we currently have historic highs for agricultural commodities. The reasons for this include the sharp increase in energy costs, currently up to 100%, and the associated cost increases for fertilizers and pesticides. Persistent weather risks and supply bottlenecks also pose a challenge for the industry.
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In addition, there are also cost increases for packaging and many raw materials such as rapeseed or sunflower oils that are required for food production, Karos continues. In addition, there would be explosively increased freight costs, triggered by the corona-related distortions and the lack of drivers in the logistics chains. The BOGK assumes that this historically tense market situation will continue to pose major challenges for the potato ...
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