India: Potato prices soar as supplies from West Bengal dry up

Despite a fresh crop arriving at the wholesale market in Vashi, retail prices of potatoes have failed to show a decline. Traders say that there is shortfall of around 30% and this is due to scant supply from West Bengal, the second largest producer of the staple. "Other vegetable prices have come down a bit. But, potato continues to soar," said[Read More...]