Demand for low sugar potatoes rising in India
As per the market estimate, the demand of low sugar grade potatoes has surged to 27 lakh tonne from 7 lakh tonne in 2001 mainly by chips and snacks makers.
Industry participants expect that by the year 2020, production of Malwa potatoes is expected to touch 30 lakh tonne.
Hansmukh Jain Gandhi, president, MP Cold Chain Industries Association said, "Climate and soil of Malwa region is suitable for production of potato and that is why the production is increasing. The demand for Malwa origin low sugar potatoes is increasing in India and in overseas as well."
Industry participants said that potatoes with low sugar content are the first choice of chips and snacks makers. Thus, they fetch higher prices to farmers in comparison to normal potatoes.
source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
