New crop, fresh-run MFC Norkotah Potatoes are available. It is important to be aware of certain characteristics once new crop supplies begin shipping.

• Fresh-run potato quality is excellent; light skinning and excess moisture will be observed
  • Potatoes release moisture as they cool, this gives them a wet look, and can cause a white blush on the surface that can be easily brushed off
  • The white blush will evaporate as the potatoes dry and does not pose any quality or food safety concerns
• New crop potatoes have not gone through the “sweat” process yet
  • The “sweat” process allows field heat to leave the potatoes (which causes the release of moisture), putting them in dormancy, which prevents sprouting from occurring during the early months of storage
• U.S. No. 2 availability will be extremely limited
  • Fresh-run Norkotah quality is strong; No. 2 supplies will increase once potatoes are shipped out of storage
  • Pricing will remain firm for the next few months
• New crop Burbank harvesting is expected to start in late October

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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