introduction
Potatoes from Wilcox are grown in the key growing regions of the North
and South Island and are harvested, pre-packed and delivered to be
fresh in store throughout the year.
Wilcox run an extensive crop improvement programme to ensure popular
and new varieties are available through the growing seasons for both
the fresh and process markets in New Zealand. Varieties are continually
evaluated to ensure consistent quality standards in taste, texture
and keeping properties.
Potatoes are the number one vegetable in NZ with 87% of us eating
them at least three times per week. 35% of New Zealanders eat them
daily.
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| Potato is a staple food for 2/3's
of the world population. Pre-Inca Indians discovered it
as far back as 400BC. It is thought early potato variants
were shipped back to Spain in the early 1500's and it's
cultivation spread throughout Europe. The many varieties
of potato are the best all-round source of nutrition known
to man, second only to eggs for protein. |
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