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EconomyHot Potatoes Mean Higher Prices and Shorter Fries in Europe

A succession of heat waves and prolonged drought has battered Europe’s water-hungry potato crop, putting the region on course for one of its smallest harvests ever. The resulting scarcity is expected to mean higher prices and shorter fries.

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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-17 10:30Original

Hot Potatoes Mean Higher Prices and Shorter Fries in Europe
Hot Potatoes Mean Higher Prices and Shorter Fries in EuropeEconomy