- With the economy unlocking and weather improving, there is an element of optimism. Hope that demand could be re-energised is emerging as we close towards the end of the 2020/21 marketing year.
- Students returning to schools this week in England has stimulated an element of, albeit limited, demand on the free-buy market.
- The wider industry highly anticipates the opening of hospitality, while demand remains relatively subdued on free-buy, with the majority fulfilled on contract.
Packing
- Free-buy trade remains relatively unchanged on the week, with Whites demand remaining slow.
- Reports highlight a further tightening of Maris Piper supplies, supporting prices and maintaining their large premium over Whites..
Bags
- Week-on-week trade in bags is described as being stand on from last week.
- Quality is becoming key, with top quality varieties that have been stored well starting to feel support in a lacklustre market.
- The bags trade is hoping for a busy summer if easing of lockdown restrictions goes to plan.
For more information:
Agriculture and 
Horticulture Development Board
Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth
Warwickshire CV8 2TL
Tel.: +44 024 7669 2051
E-mail: info@ahdb.org.uk