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Few things relieve the bit of a frigid winter night as a stack offries. But, following the first major storm of New England of the season, Americans might have to turn to other food comfort foodsare not Made from potatoes and crises to perfection.

This is true: this winter, French fries could be upside down.

Potato crops have been damaged by wet and fright conditions that struck in October, according toa newBloomberg report. The most affected areas were in Idaho, the United States and Manitoba and Alberta, Canada. From now on, theU.s. Ministry of Agriculture Predicts Our potato production will reach 6.1% compared to last year. And to the north, about 6.5% of Alberta's potatoes are currently unusable.

So, what does it mean foryour side of the fries? Simple: There are significantly fewer potatoes available for frying.

Some cultures have been saved by farmers who have stung potatoes early and saved them in storage. Others, however, were buried under intense snow and a rain before hello was possible. In addition, most potatoes that have survived are from the smallest. (We are not difficult, but, according toBloomberg, French fries producers favor longer potatoes.)

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Another obstacle facing this season's fry production? Canadians have recently dropped with love with the American classic and the demand of our North Neighbor has increased significantly in recent years. This new request, combined with the shortage of the potato, has fans of the worried fried clip.

However, the experts are less concerned. According to Stephen Nicholson, a senior and oilseed grain analyst in Rabobank, yes, prices could increase in North America. But, like Kevin Macisaac, the Chief Executive Officer of Canada's United Potato producers, saidBloomberg, "It's a manageable situation."

So, while the fries could put a little more than one bump in your wallet this winter, it will not be impossible.Cnn Specule that fries during fast food seals will probably remain at the same price (thanks to long-standing contracts and at long-standing menu prices), while local and relaxed restaurants, bars, pubs, taverns And steakhouses - could see the prices check. YourLocal grocery store The frozen and produced sections could also see an increase in price, also in terms of potatoes and frozen potatoes.

We will know more details on the size of the situation of the December 6th, when the government is expected to make estimates for the culture of the nation.

In the meantime, however, be sure to get your side of reasonable price fries before it's too late.