Higgins Group confirms UK demand for potatoes

The repercussions of the global credit crunch, and in particular the lack of business funding, have been having a major impact on UK farming for some months, and recent events in the potato industry have caused such levels of uncertainty that many Norfolk potato farmers are reported to be seriously considering leaving the industry.



The unrest caused by these uncertainties has prompted David Higgins, Managing Director of The Higgins Group, one of the leading companies in the UK and European potato processing industry, to re-assure farmers and growers that the demand for potatoes remains strong, despite the problems being experienced by some companies in the processing sector.



He said: �We have contracts available for the 2008/09 season for farmers to grow crisping and chipping varieties,� and continued: �Importantly, these are contracts which offer real profit potential, and the comprehensive level of support that we provide to our network of growers enables them to realise those profits.



�The Higgins Group farms over 2,000 acres of its own potatoes, and last season we were forced to increase our acreage as processing demand was set to outstrip the supply of quality assured crops.�



David Higgins concluded: �As a family business with nearly 50 years� experience in potatoes, we have the structure and resource to supply those companies manufacturing the leading brands which satisfy the constant consumer demand for crisps, chips and ready meals.



We need, and welcome, farmers and growers who want to be part of what is a huge international marketplace�.



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