There’s speculation right now that we could have a FRENCH FRY SHORTAGE in this country after the unseasonably cold, wet weather damaged potato crops in Idaho, North Dakota, Minnesota, and some parts of Canada.
That most likely means fewer potatoes . . . and higher prices as a result.
Potato processors are rushing to buy supplies and ship them across North America in order to keep French fries on the menu after cold, wet weather damaged crops in key producers in the U.S. and Canada https://t.co/XFPemF3Dw9
— Bloomberg Markets (@markets) December 2, 2019
Want fries with that? Here's why they might cost more. https://t.co/5CS9qmxpOg
— The Seattle Times (@seattletimes) December 3, 2019