Philippines have enough potatoes, only shortage of chips potatoes

Published 2022년 5월 31일

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The Philippines has a sufficient supply of locally grown potatoes for consumer use, but a global shortage has affected the availability of the specific potato variety used by fast food chains to make French fries. Agriculture Undersecretary Kristine Evangelista confirmed that this shortage has led to restrictions on French fry portions or temporary discontinuation of large portions by fast food chains. However, the locally grown potatoes sold in markets and grocery stores are not affected by this issue.

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The supply of locally grown potatoes from the Philippines is sufficient; only cut potatoes or the variety used by fast food chains to make French fries have been hit by a global shortage, a top agriculture ministry official said Saturday. Agriculture Undersecretary Kristine Evangelista said in an interview that the locally grown potato variety, which is commonly sold in public markets and grocery stores, has a different texture and consistency compared to the potato variety used for French fries. She added that fast food chains also have to comply with their international franchisors regarding the potato variety used to make French fries. The ministry confirmed early this week ...

Source: AGF