"Around 4 million kilograms of potatoes, neatly sorted and stored in a cool, dry place in perfect condition for consumption, and yet threatened with destruction. A farm in Saxony, Germany, ended up stuck with a harvest of potatoes that had been ordered by a trader."
"The order was financially settled, but the potatoes were left in storage. What could be done to save all this produce from going to waste? Search engine Ecosia and the Berliner Morgenpost newspaper organized a collaborative initiative, and now the potatoes are being distributed for free. As hundreds of collective groups and organizations prepare to receive their share of free potatoes, here's more background on how spuds became a cultural staple in Germany and the diverse ways Germans cook them."
A Saxony farm was left with about 4 million kilograms of potatoes ordered by a trader who opted not to sell after a market price collapse. The trader settled payment but left produce in storage. Search engine Ecosia and the Berliner Morgenpost organized a distribution initiative that channels the potatoes to hundreds of collective groups and organizations free of charge. Germany leads the EU in potato harvests, and potatoes are a cultural staple with many regional cooking traditions. Distribution prevents large-scale food waste and redirects edible produce to communities.
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