Why is there a potato shortage? Due to the cold climate and frost, potatoes are not growing the way that they're meant to as they're producing extra sugar. Because of this, only 50% of farmer's potatoes are sellable and this is likely to be the case until mid 2023.
Wet weather and fewer potato imports in 2022 resulted in empty frozen chip shelves in supermarkets across the country and trying times for fish and chips shops, but growers say the current potato harvest should quell the short-term demand.
Cedric Porter, managing editor of World Potato Markets, estimates there will be a 10 per cent reduction in the land being used to grow potatoes in 2023, which could lead to a 10 per cent reduction in the harvest come October.
United States potato production came in at 397 million cwt for 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Idaho planted fewer acres and yields were down overall in the U.S., leading to their reduced crop. Because of this shortfall, it's causing a shortage across the continent.
Japan is among the many countries to experience potato shortages, as a result of supply chain interruptions and declines in demand amid the pandemic and weather issues in recent months.
Why is there a potato shortage? Due to the cold climate and frost, potatoes are not growing the way that they're meant to as they're producing extra sugar. Because of this, only 50% of farmer's potatoes are sellable and this is likely to be the case until mid 2023.
The current weather-related shortage comes in addition to a recent downward trend in potato production. According to the USDA, the country's production fell on a year-to-year basis in 2020 and 2021. In 2021, potato production in the United States was 7% lower than the average production in the preceding five years.
There is an ongoing shortage on our potato supply due to the global freight crisis. We continue to serve Fries but to ensure that customers are able to enjoy them for a longer period of time, we are making the regular size available at the moment.
U.S. potato production was 7% lower in 2021 than the average production of the preceding five years, resulting in the USA potato shortage of 2022. This potato shortage has meant stores, restaurants, and individual consumers have struggled to find potatoes, much less reasonably priced ones.
Every American should have at least a three-day supply of food and water stored in their home, with at least one gallon of water per person per day. If you have the space, experts recommend a week's supply of food and water. Choose foods that don't require refrigeration and are not high in salt.
Wet weather, increased production costs, and restrictions on international imports last year led to a widespread shortage of potato products in supermarkets and takeaway shops across the country.
But, our favourite obscure, and by obscure we actually mean WTF? road rule pertains to the humble potato. Under the Marketing of Potatoes Act 1946, it was illegal for anyone to sell, purchase, take delivery of and deliver more than 50kg of everybody's favourite tuber.
Potatoes were aboard the ship of explorer James Cook when he claimed eastern Australia for Britain in 1770, and their cultivation began along with colonization 18 years later. Today, "spuds" are grown across the continent, from the temperate southern state of Tasmania to tropical North Queensland.
100 Circle Farms' Story
100 Circle Farms grows potatoes in circles so big they're visible from space. Then our trusted processor, Lamb Weston, cuts them into fries at 70 miles per hour.
Yes, McDonald's fries are made from real potatoes. The fast-food giant uses what they call "premium potatoes" to make their fries. The potatoes consist of different varieties, like Russet Burbank, Russet Ranger, Umatilla Russet, and Shepody.
Supply chain disruptions during the pandemic resulted in a shortage of many commodities. The latest one to join the ranks is the beloved potato. Potato shortage has severely impacted fast-food restaurants in Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Kenya and the United States and cut deep into their stocks to make fries and chips.
COVID increased demand relative to supply and also significantly increased operating costs. There is now a push from major retailers to transition from caged eggs to cage-free eggs which is having a significant impact on caged eggs - which traditionally make up the bulk of egg supply in Australia.
US potato production in 2021 was 7% below the five-year average. Severe drought, as seen with Gro's Climate Risk Navigator application, resulted in the worst potato yields in years in several states including Washington, North Dakota, and No. 1 producer Idaho, where year-over-year yields fell 9%.
Ontario Teachers' Acquires Controlling Stake in Australia's Largest Potato Grower. Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (Ontario Teachers') has acquired a controlling majority stake in Mitolo Family Farms, the largest potato grower in Australia, through its Australian agriculture subsidiary AustOn Corporation.
Global Potato Consumption
The highest levels of potato per capita consumption was registered in Ukraine (X kg/year), followed by Russia (X kg/year), China (X kg/year), India (X kg/year) and the United States (X kg/year), while the average per capita consumption of potato was estimated at X kg/year in 2015.