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Federal Statistical Office: Poor potato harvest drives up prices: The potato harvest is shrinking by around a quarter; the tubers are smaller due to the drought ...
lebensmittelzeitung.net/industrie/nachrichten/statistisches-bundesamt-miese-kartoffelernte-laesst-preise-steigen-193762

Paid articlePaywallPoor potato harvest drives up prices: The potato harvest is shrinking by about a quarter; the tubers are smaller due to the drought. Consumers are already paying ...
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Potato gratin: The perfect potato gratin: How easy a good gratin is when you pay attention to a few details. This Wolfram Siebeck recipe can also be modified ...
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Poor potato harvest drives up prices: Der extrem heiße Sommer und verringerte Anbauflächen haben Folgen für die Kartoffelernte in Deutschland ...
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Potato harvest in Fulda: Antonius expects significant losses - | and rising prices
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How to store potatoes correctly: They stay fresh for weeks in this place: In a specific place in the house, tubers stay fresh and crisp for weeks without ...
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Poor potato harvest in North Saxony: Will prices rise now?: After last year's record harvest, the drought is causing serious problems for potato farmers ...
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Smaller tubers, shorter fries! Drought is taking its toll on potato farmers in the Allgäu region.
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Johann Lafer reveals: This is how you should never cook potatoes: Boiling potatoes in water is a common mistake. Celebrity chef Johann Lafer explains why this ...
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Key FactsJohann Lafer Favors Steaming Over Boiling Potatoes
Aug 31, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
- Lafer discourages boiling potatoes in water for many dishes because aromas and nutrients are lost, but cooks salt-boiled potatoes in salted water.
- For mashed potatoes, Lafer recommends steaming them over simmering water without direct water contact.
- According to 7hauben.com, Lafer bakes skin-on potatoes at about 160°C for 45 to 60 minutes on a bed of salt.
- Before cooking, potatoes should be peeled immediately rather than stored in cold water after peeling.
Potato farmer after the dry summer: "The rain simply came too late": Farmer Philipp Maaßen: Because of the drought this summer, his potatoes grew smaller.
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Ernte in Bayern: Das kommt jetzt auf Verbraucher im Supermarkt zu: Die Dürre hat Folgen: Nicht nur die Kartoffelernte könnte enttäuschend ausfallen ...
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Potatoes shrink due to summer heat: Farmers in Hamm expect smaller tubers: Eight dry weeks during the main growing season have resulted in smaller potatoes in ...
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"There won't be a record harvest": Heat makes potatoes smaller and corn ready for harvest earlier
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Lower Saxony: Potato harvest shrinks due to heat - | French fries become more expensive
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Paid articlePaywallClever kitchen trick - | prevents potatoes from sprouting: How can you prevent potatoes from sprouting quickly? Learn a practical trick here to keep the tubers ...
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Price collapse: Farmers leave potatoes to rot in the fields: Despite an excellent harvest, the mood among potato growers is gloomy: warehouses are full ...
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Record potato harvest poses new problems for the industry: After years of potato shortages in Switzerland, farmers are harvesting surpluses in 2025 ...
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Record potato harvest in 2025: Why farmers still earn less: The German potato harvest in 2025 will reach a record level: This many tubers have not been harvested ...
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Food prices rise worldwide due to climate extremes, according to new report: Food items including potatoes, onions, lettuce, cabbage, fruit and rice are hit by ...
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Avoid sprouting potatoes: Three effective strategies: Potatoes sprout and become inedible? Discover effective methods to prevent this and extend their shelf life ...
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