South Africa: Fear of rising prices of frozen potato fries

There are fears in South Africa that the price of frozen French fries will rise, adding to the already high food inflation. The International Trade Administration Commission has introduced import duties for the next five years on imported frozen potato chips from three countries in Europe, namely Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. The duties range from 8.8% to 239% to prevent further dumping. Potatoes SA welcomed the anti-dumping decision as it helps protect local ...