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European nations hammered by Covid-19 lockdowns are dumping frozen fries in other parts of the world, prompting New Zealand’s government to open a formal investigation. Producers’ body Potatoes New Zealand says countries such as the Netherlands and Belgium have "deliberately targeted" the New Zealand market with their discounted frozen fries as the market for them has largely dried up in Europe due to lockdowns, the Guardian reports. A campaign to buy local fries has kicked off under the hashtag #SaveOurFries, and Potatoes New Zealand says consumers need to question the origins of their food if they want local growers to survive...
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