'Low and slow' packing report

THE past week’s free-buy packing trade in the UK is reported as being both slow and low in volume, compared to previous weeks.

A high proportion of packing material continues to move on contract this week while Maris Piper continues to hold a premium over Whites, according to AHDB.

Previously in the news:

Packing markets remain the busier outlet

More packing varieties drive up WAPS

Small potato packing capacity ramped up