Philippines have enough potatoes, only shortage of chips potatoes
Fresh Common Potato
Philippines
Published Jun 1, 2022
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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 that there is a worldwide shortage of the potato variety used for French fries, which has led several fast food chains to limit the portions of the snack, with some restaurants…
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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 ...
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