5 QUID FOR A BAG OF CHIPS
Daily Record|April 13, 2024
A LARGE portion of chips could hit £5 in takeaways after a surge in potato prices.
GRAHAM HISCOTT
5 QUID FOR A BAG OF CHIPS

Wet weather in the wake of last year's poor harvest has led to spud costs soaring.

Bad weather in Europe has also cut imports.

Fish and chip shop owners warn they may have to up prices, reduce portion sizes or do both.

Andrew Crook, president of the National Federation of Fish Friers, said a typical large portion costs from £4 to £4.50.

This story is from the April 13, 2024 edition of Daily Record.

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