Bring on the frites!
twice a week. Apparently, part of the problem is that frites—as should probably be expected—are more of a takeout treat than an at-home staple, so the shift to eating at home has potentially hurt potato sales more than other foods.
Still, Belgium only has around 11.5 million people. Expecting them to eat over 140 pounds of potatoes each to cover the surplus seems like a bit of a stretch. So Belgapom has also been turning to another option: giving the potatoes away to food banks. Reportedly, 25 metric tons of potatoes will be sent to those in need every week until at least the end of May.
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