Spuds still top of the pops with Irish consumers

THE floury spud is still top of the pops with Irish consumers, according to figures published by Bord Bia.

Shoppers spend almost €150 million a year in purchasing potatoes in retail outlets countrywide, the food agency’s survey said.

New season potatoes account for 10% of total production in Ireland with a farmgate value of €8.5m.