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Doug, also known as Dug, [1] is a tuber in the Cucurbitaceae family that was grown by Colin and Donna Craig-Brown near Hamilton in New Zealand. [2] Weighing roughly 17.4 pounds (7.9 kg), it was thought to be the largest potato on record for a period after its discovery, topping the 11-pound (5.0 kg) record holder at the time.
The estimated total world production for potatoes in 2022 was 374,777,763 metric tonnes, up 0.3% from 373,787,150 tonnes in 2021. [1] China was the largest producer, accounting for 25.5% of world production, followed by India at 15.0%. Dependent territories are shown in italics.
Hard tofu and potatoes being grilled at a street stall in Yuanyang, Yunnan, China. China is the world's largest producer of potatoes, [1] generating more than 22 percent of global potato production. The potato is the only crop that can be grown in all regions of China, although cultivation predominantly takes place in the northern and southern ...
Production of some products is highly concentrated in a few countries, China, the leading producer of wheat and ramie in 2013, produces 95% of the world's ramie fiber but only 17% of the world's wheat. Products with more evenly distributed production see more frequent changes in the ranking of the top producers.
That’s about 1 cup of roasted potatoes or 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes, which has a smaller serving size because it’s denser than roasted slices or chunks. How to Estimate How Many Sweet ...
What happens when Asia’s biggest potato chip maker runs out of potatoes? Japanese snack brand Calbee had to learn the hard way. Extreme weather disruptions and supply chain snags forced the ...
The value and production of individual crops varies substantially from year to year as prices fluctuate on the world and country markets and weather and other factors influence production. This list includes the top 50 most valuable crops and livestock products but does not necessarily include the top 50 most heavily produced crops and ...
One of the most popular displays in the museum is the world's largest potato crisp, donated by Pringles of Procter & Gamble. The museum's exhibits include the world's largest potato chip, measuring 25 by 14 inches, and a timeline history of potato consumption in the US (including the introduction of fries to the White House menu selection ...