While the sparrows are falling dead from the roof, many potato growers struggle with keeping their potatoes cool. The temperatures in the box rise quickly and the quality deteriorates quickly.
It seems that since the beginning of this week, many potato growers have been forced to make supply. It also seems to be quite a job to accommodate all the offerings in the short term. Many potatoes are destined for 'second type' for market prices that only cover transport costs.
Were there last week Innovators were charged at €7 per 100 kilos for the month of June. Today, for example, Fontane is offered (for direct delivery) for €5 per 100 kilos.
The listing comes as a surprise
The listing of PotatoNL on Tuesday, May 29, surprised the market. With a quote of €12 (+€1,75) for the top of category 2, this seems a difficult quote to understand. The growers who have been trying for days to find a buyer are surprised by this listing. The call now is: let the buyer come forward for a market price of approximately €10.