potato

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Multiple factors caused the famine, including the potato blight that destroyed the main source of food, and the political and socioeconomic circumstances of British colonial rule.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Snack maker Calbee plans to switch to black-and-white packaging for some of its most popular potato chips because of chemical shortages, the company said Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

After all, there’s little motivation to buy potato chip makers when semiconductor chip makers deliver such astronomical returns.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

A retired potato farmer in St. George, Utah, wanted to show his solidarity with demonstrators at an anti-Trump rally held deep in pro-Trump country.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

No, if I had to eat another potato today, I’d turn into one.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros