In the Netherlands, Polder Potato's Anton Riezbos has managed to get his hands on the first cold-soil Frieslanders. The early potatoes come from the De Jong company.
"These were planted early and cultivated under plastic. Planting was impossible for a while," says Anton.
"So there's little chance of a good link this season. These potatoes are available per crate. Yesterday, I collected the first three pallets. For these first crates, it's a matter of distribution."
Anton expects good demand for these early potatoes, sold mainly to greengrocers via wholesalers. "There's good demand on the potato market. There are no large stocks, and the imported potato supply from countries like Malta and Morocco is also sparse," he concludes.
For more information:
Anton Riezenbos
Polder Potato BV
14 Oudebosweg
8251 RD, Dronten, NL
Tel: +31 (0) 321 336 272
Mob: +31 (0) 634 745 662
Email: anton@polderpotato.nl
Website: www.polderpotato.nl