Original title: the United States is facing a shortage of French fries. What's going on in the United States?
According to foreign media reports, potato processors are scrambling to buy raw materials and ship them to all parts of North America to ensure the supply of French fries, according to foreign media reports.
While the bad weather has damaged the potato harvest, the increased processing capacity of Canadian fries has also led to increased demand for potatoes. These two factors together have contributed to the tight supply of potatoes this year. Analysts expect potato prices across North America to rise. Moreover, due to the reduction of US exports, international potato prices will also rise.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that potato production in the United States will fall by 6.1% this year, a new low since 2010. In Idaho, the largest potato producer in the United States, the potato harvest is expected to fall by 5.5%.