date:Sep 12, 2018
that high at this time of the year. We are getting squeezed.
In the UK, a ton of fresh potatoes surged to $390 last month, the third-highest on records going back to the 1950s, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. Processing potato futures for delivery in April have doubled this year in Leipzig, Germany.
With Europe accounting for eight of the 10 biggest potato eating nations, theres likely to be fierce competition for the starchy tubers this season.
With potatoes