France is one of the world’s largest potato-growing countries. The current annual potato production is 160,000 tons, which is expected to reach 200,000 tons within five years. Small scale frozen french fries production line is popular equipment for individuals to start a business since most people there like to eat French fries. Bernard Quere, general manager of the French Potato Planting Federation, accepted an exclusive interview with World Potato Market magazine and told reporters about the development plan and market strategy of potato industry in the next few years.
Reporter : Comment l’industrie française de la pomme de terre est-elle planifiée pour les prochaines années ?
BQ : À court terme, nous augmenterons la production de plantation de pommes de terre et atteindrons l’objectif d’une production annuelle moyenne de 200 000 tonnes d’ici 5 à 6 ans. Nous accorderons une grande importance au Programme de plantation de pommes de terre françaises, qui sera mis en œuvre sur la base d’un sol fertile et d’un contrôle strict de la quarantaine des plants de haute qualité. Les producteurs de pommes de terre françaises doivent disposer de suffisamment de terres pour la rotation des cultures afin d’éviter les risques de ravageurs et de maladies. Nous devons également quarantainer les organismes nuisibles. À cet égard, nous collaborerons avec des entreprises néerlandaises pour renforcer les partenariats. En tant que pays puissant dans la culture de la pomme de terre, les Pays-Bas peuvent compter sur les producteurs français pour étendre leurs exportations vers l’Europe.
Reporter : Comment traiter le marché de la plantation de pommes de terre en Europe ?
BQ: Since the starch and french fries market are relatively standardized, mid-term forecasts can be made. However, since the French government announced the implementation of the Safe Potato Planting Program two years ago, there have been many uncertainties in the French fresh potato market. The plan allows farmers to select the appropriate varieties to grow, but most of the potato planting made by farmers are not certified and officially supervised. Since these potatoes were sold at traditional commodity sales outlets, people worried that it will have an impact on their fresh potato market and the French fries made by small scale frozen french fries production line.
Reporter : Quelles sont vos attentes pour la prochaine saison de production ?
BQ: I hope to face a better production season, and it is definitely better than this year. The unit yield of French potato planting is decreasing, and there are some quality problems that will affect the sales of potatoes in some markets. We will keep an eye on the above impact, and encourage potato processing enterprises to strictly control the quality of the French fries processing line to produce high-quality french fries to meet the needs of the public.
