Chip shop slump leaves potatoes without a market

Potato growers are calling for special assistance after the sudden closure of many fish and chip shops.

Cedric Porter
Business Reporter
clock • 1 min read
Chip shop slump leaves potatoes without a market

Potato growers are calling for special assistance after the sudden closure of many fish and chip shops. The National Federation of Fish Friers urged its 10,000 members to shut up shop because social...

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