The national production of potato in Spain drops for the first time of two million tons

Spanish exports until November 2022 stood at 345,885, 11% more than in the same period of 2021, for a value of 130 million euros (+22%), according to data from the Department of Customs and Excise Taxes processed by Fepex. . In the same period, imports rose to 923,465 tons (+20%) for a value of 309.4 million euros (+53%), which shows that potatoes are a good productive opportunity for the Spanish countryside. On the other hand, the Fepex Potato Committee has indicated during the meeting that it considers "greater transparency in the market for this product" a priority, especially that related to labeling, and a better defense of the national product, after complaints of fraudulent sales. linked to the origin and variety that have been produced last week, for which greater and coordinated support is required from the regional and national administrations involved. "The suspicions of fraudulent sale of conservation potatoes from the previous campaign and mainly of French origin, ...