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Whether they are curly, wedged, or sweet potatoed, the world loves its french fries. No Small Potatoes
The global market for frozen french fries alone is projected to reach $19.3 billion by 2026.
During a potato shortage in December 2021, 3PL provider Flexport contracted three 747 flights full of potato freight to Japan to help the country cope with a lack of fries. Belgium , not America, is the largest per-capita consumer of french fries in the world. American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, and United Airlines pledged to purchase 3.8 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel made from french fry and cooking oils in the coming decade to meet long-term anti-pollution goals. The United States exported a record 2.24 billion pounds of frozen potato products during the year ending Aug. 31, 2021. The three largest importers—Japan, Mexico, and South Korea—accounted for 56.6% of annual business. After 25 years of disputes and legal obstructions, the National Potato Council welcomed the first shipments of U.S. fresh potatoes into Mexico on May 11, 2022.
Sources: PR Newswire, CHRON, Potato Country, Spudman, Business Insider
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