Shortages of Processed Potato in APAC and Europe May Influence Fast Food Menus
Shortages in potato production have also influenced potato products such as french fries and chips. Increasing demand and consumer habits shifts drive the processed potato industry, but the industry has faced supply chain bottlenecks, reduced local production, and COVID disruptions, forcing the fast-food industry to change menus containing potatoes. For example, in Japan, Burger King is replacing french fries to crunchy ramen noodles, referred to as the "almost-potato set," while McDonald's is decreasing its portions of French fries.
Shortages in potato production have also influenced potato products such as french fries and chips. Increasing demand and consumer habits sh