News on The Potato Supply Chain from Venezuela

Potatoes are an important crop in Venezuela, but attempts to expand production are hampered by high production costs and delays in importing seed potatoes. SPS restrictions also limit importers to working with only a few suppliers.

The company Frito Lay-Venezuela did not get permission of the Venezuelan government to import 5000 tons of potatoes (variety R-12 Diacol Capiro Industrial) for its industry. Venezuelan authorities argue that the company should use domestic potatoes for...