Retail demand has remained relatively stable since the Christmas period. There is good demand for pre-pack quality potatoes as more quality issues in store are reported. Demand and prices in the peeling trade are challenging, with some reports of significant levels of imports at present.
Market conditions in the processing across Europe are challenging. Across Europe, export markets are slow but there has been good movement to Africa over the holiday period. In the U.K. on salad potatoes, buyers are reporting that it is becoming harder to secure quality samples that are free of skin blemish and some contracted lines have been sidelined.
