The Spanish potato wants to conquer Europe at a time with good prices

The Spanish potato business is experiencing a significant takeoff with good prices, business concentrations and a growing demand in Europe thanks to its quality, which makes it the best raw material for its fried version, either as a garnish or for the appetizer format. in a bag. Tourism has made Spain known for its paella and potato omelette, but not years ago this tuber, of which Castilla y León is the main producer, maintained a low price, even below costs, to a large extent due to the huge entry of consignments from France to the national market. Now there are fresh French potatoes in the country's supermarkets, but also Spanish references that have also expanded their offer with formats for microwaves, cooked or frozen, as demanded by the consumer, explained the president of the Interprofessional de la Patata de Castilla y Leon, Yolanda Medina. The national person in charge of potatoes of the COAG association, Alberto Duque, has confirmed a change in trend, since Spain ...