There is a new element in the market that can have a further positive influence on the mood in potatoes. The demand for suitable potatoes from the potato chip industry is increasing in a short period of time.
The situation is particularly acute in Great Britain. Chip manufacturers are faced with a major shortage of raw materials, while buyers keep manufacturers to their delivery obligations and price agreements. In the past, this did not cause any problems, since there was always raw material for sale on the free market. This season there is not much free supply; the market seems almost empty.
In order to keep to the delivery agreements, the British are currently seeking refuge in France. Prices for Lady Anna range from 34 to 35 euros per 100 kg.
With the contract negotiations with growers for the 2017/18 season taking place in the coming period, the chip manufacturers are one zero behind, now that the market is also high in other potato processing branches. By the way, seed potatoes of the early Lady Rosetta variety are also limited.