Volatile potato prices to hit supply chains

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By Alex Lennane

27/09/2013

Volatile potato prices will force companies to revamp their supply chains, according to a Rabobank report. Unstable supply in north west Europe will lead to rising prices – so players will need to reconsider their business model or adjust the supply chain, says the research.

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