This time however, the demand for potatoes has held up relatively well. There are many factors at play here; connected global supply chains (where the crop across the Atlantic has an impact on production processing in Europe and vice versa), a boom in QSR chains in China (just look at the growth of YUM!), India & other emerging markets and an ever-increasing global diet change as more people enter the middle income territory and demand better quality foods.
With these changes come a number of challenges for suppliers
including a growing shortage of good quality arable land, farmers
opting to grow less risk-sensitive crops, demand for more
sustainable supply chains and making better use of our natural
resources. Another factor influencing the market is the outcome of
debate on GMO crops and whether the European Union should take the
same "eyes open" position as our colleagues in the United States.
There is also the issue of supply chain transparency recently
highlighted by the horsemeat scandal which, whilst engulfing
anybody dealing with red meat products, identified the reliable and
trusted supply companies within the industry. As we move further
into our 51st year of business, we will continue to overcome any
challenges we are faced with to ensure there is high demand for the
many great quality products we supply!
This newsletter focuses on Easter family dining, our fourth and
final e-magazine, Salt Awareness Week and gluten-free wedges. As
ever, we are always happy to receive any feedback, suggestions or
ideas from our customers. Feel free to get in touch with me
directly at m.essa@aviko.com or though our customer serive
centre at ukhelpdesk@aviko.com
Mohammed Essa,
General Manager
Aviko UK