Excessive cold and wet weather conditions in the U.S. and Canada severely impacted potato crops, and now the root vegetable is in short supply.
Excessive cold and wet weather conditions in the U.S. and Canada severely impacted potato crops, and now the beloved root vegetable is in short supply with growing fears of a potential shortage.
"French fry demand has just been outstanding lately, and so supplies can't meet the demand," industry-relations director with the Idaho Potato Commission, Travis Blacker, told Bloomberg.The United Potato Growers Of Canada reported that nearly 18% of potato crops in Manitoba -- the country's second-largest growing area -- were left unharvested.
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