German farmers fear a shortage of raw materials for the production of french fries due to the drought that hit Europe. High heat can cause a decrease in yield by 25% compared with the usual season.
At the same time, very few tubers will grow to the size necessary for the production of french fries, according to the country's producers. “If the drought continues further, the potato harvest will significantly decrease compared to last year, not only in Germany, but also in other European countries.
As a result, the volume of supplies of raw materials for processing will also decrease, ”commented the German Fruit and Vegetable Producers Association and the BOGK Potato Processing Industry.
Earlier, FruitNews reported that the heat waves in Northern and Central Europe put local farmers at risk of crop loss and bankruptcy. .
Source: https://fruitnews.ru