EEUU: Local businesses react to national french fry shortage

In prime potato growing states such as Idaho and North Dakota, the cold frost stunted long potatoes which are the kind that is preferd for making french fries.

The U.S Department of Agriculture predicted back in November that the production of potatoes in the U.S would drop this year.

18 percent of potato harvests had to be abandoned this year according to the United Potato Growers of Canada.

Inventory is expected to go down and prices are expected to increase nationwide but local businesses haven’t seen any effects yet.

The general manager of Burger Stand says she is aware of the national problem but they haven’t seen any of effects yet.

"We’ll see what happens, the most important thing to us is always make sure the quality is where we expect it to be so if we have to change products and suppliers, we’ll make due."

Customers at Burger Stand were upset to hear about the issue but some are optimistic about a fry-less future.

"I think variety is important and anything that can expand the American palette and expand the options and what’s available at restaurants would be a benefit for everybody" said customer Carl Dillman.