Export
There is little export. "We still have some ongoing business, but this is mainly contracts. The daily trade is very weak, so there are few additional orders. Few are convinced by the low prices. There is also still no demand from Eastern Europe. The stocks there are good. They won't start to import until there is a shortage, which won't be any time soon."
If everything continues as it has been, he looks toward to coming time with mixed feelings. "A lot still has to be harvested, so we can't be too premature in our conclusions. What is positive is that the quality of the potatoes is good. "That's really good. We also have the low price, which offers opportunities to try new markets. We are following this line a little. Some samples have already been sent in the hope that it might work out," he concludes.
For more information:
Jurgen Duthoo
Bart's Potato Company bvba
Westvleterenstraat 25a
8640, Vleteren, Belgium
Tel: +32 57 40 91 20
Fax: +32 57 40 91 21
www.lamaire.be