Potato (Commodity International Trade and Industry Guide Series)

Author: Gunther
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: The potato industry is one of the most important food production industries in the world and accounts for a significant proportion in the trade of fresh products. As a result, in addition to being the backbone of the continuously growing fast-food sector, potatoes have become a staple food in many countries around the world, serving as an internationally traded commodity with immense significance to the global economy. This book is a comprehensive exploration of this complex commodity industry, written by one of the top experts in the field of potato industry and potato economics, Joseph F. Guenthner. It examines every link in the market chain, from the fields to the consumers' plates. The book's first part introduces readers to the impact of potatoes on humanity and its culture, showcasing how potato consumption continues to influence the economic and social development of today's fast-food society in various forms. The second part provides a detailed description of the supply, demand, and pricing patterns of the global potato market. The third part focuses on world potato trade, discussing fresh potatoes, frozen potatoes, seed potatoes, and other potato products in separate chapters. The last part looks ahead to the future development of the global potato industry and the technological and market challenges it will face in the coming years. This book offers a comprehensive and reliable description of the global potato market at the beginning of the 21st century, making it a must-read for those involved in or aspiring to enter the industry. It is also an invaluable reference for potato farmers, producers, transporters, retailers, traders, and government economic planning agencies.