4,000 Tons of Surplus Potatoes to be Given Away Free in Berlin to Prevent Food Waste
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mrzool
Crispy enough to crunch, soft enough to enjoy. A good bake.
Summary
A farm in Saxony has 4,000 tons of surplus potatoes due to market oversupply and falling prices, despite the harvest being financially settled. Berliner Morgenpost and Ecosia are organizing a free potato giveaway to Berliners to prevent food waste, highlighting systemic issues in the food supply chain.
Key quotes
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A trader ordered the harvest but after the potatoes were harvested and stored, it became clear that the supply on the market was greater than the demand
The market price had fallen and although everything was financially settled, the potatoes remained
4,000 tons is almost four million kilograms of potatoes
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