The Dutch company Altena Potatoes received its first full truckloads of Santé potatoes yesterday. "We started carefully last week already, but that wasn't significant. We can now truly get going," says Kees Schouten.
"There's always demand for the first Maltese potatoes. That will undoubtedly be no less now it's sunny, and Easter is almost here. And although prices are quite firm, many customers, particularly the market vendors, are eager to get their hands on the new crop."
Kees visited Raphael Scerri in Malta.
"Imported potato alternatives are limited too. Morocco has an export ban, so few Nicolas are on the market. There aren't many new potatoes coming in from other countries, either. Egypt's sending, but of varying quality. Malta's yields were lower, too, due to rainfall," Kees concludes.
Altena has worked with the Maltese potato company Quality Fruit & Vegetables, run by Raphael Scerri, for many years. After Santé potatoes, it offers the well-known Alpha and Musica varieties later in the season.
For more information:
Kees Schouten
Altena Potatoes
15 Veensesteeg
4264 KG, Veen, NL
Tel: +31 (0) 416 392 565
Mob: +31 (0) 653 127 488
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.altenapotatoes.com