Potato

Why are potato prices soaring in France and how long will it last?

The price of a pack of potatoes has increased on average by around 23% in a year. Frozen chips are up 25%

Why people in France also call Toussaint break ‘the potato holidays’

What children do during these holidays has radically changed

US potato-dish fan in France now raising money for Restos du Coeur

The American tourist’s passionate praise of a chain potato restaurant was retweeted worldwide and he has now prompted hundreds to give to charity – including the restaurant group itself

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French restaurant reveals secret of US tourist’s 'best-ever potato'

La Pataterie chain is now trending on social media after the rave review of its Pom’ Au Four Savoyarde. We ask the restaurant about its ‘amazing’ baked potato dish

French potatoes recalled by Lidl in insecticide risk

Bags of French-grown potatoes have been recalled by supermarket group Lidl after the produce was found to have breached the maximum allowed limit for residues of the insecticide fosthiazate.

Potatoes were banned due to leprosy fears

There was a period when the humble spud was potato-non-grata in France

Potato

Why are potato prices soaring in France and how long will it last?

Why people in France also call Toussaint break ‘the potato holidays’

US potato-dish fan in France now raising money for Restos du Coeur

French restaurant reveals secret of US tourist’s 'best-ever potato'

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