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Netherlands: The potato is increasingly on the table in the winter

Fresh Common Potato
Netherlands
Published Nov 17, 2021

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The potato harvesting is in full swing and now that it is getting colder outside, the stew season has started again. This typical Dutch one-pot meal, which builds on a tradition of more than five centuries, seems to be gaining popularity. Figures from research agency Nielsen, requested by the Dutch Potato Organization (NAO), show that over 3% more (slightly) floury potatoes - stew potatoes - were eaten in the winter of 2020/2021 than the year before.

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In total, this concerns 2.5 million kilos. Nielsen expects this trend to continue this winter. Kale most popular stewA large spud study, recently conducted by Future of Food Institute on behalf of the NAO, shows that kale is still the favorite stew among the Dutch (34%), followed by endive (20%). Sauerkraut and stew share the third place (17%). In addition, the stew with sauerkraut is remarkably more popular with the elderly than with the other age groups, and with those under 40 it is especially endive. Popular during cold daysDishes with potatoes are also most popular during cold days, according to the research. People prefer to eat the potato on a bleak autumn day (23%) or cold winter day (35%) than on a sunny spring day (8%) or warm summer day (4%). During the winter, women are bigger fans (40% feel like it) than men (28%) of potatoes. Potato popular among families Young or old, the Dutch remain true potato eaters. The potato is particularly popular among families with ...
Source: AGF

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