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Not all potatoes are created equal

Potatoes are one of the most important staple foods in Switzerland, with a per-capita consumption of 45 kg a year. Nevertheless, due to consumers’ high expectations, half of the harvests end up as compost or animal fodder. (SRF/swissinfo.ch) 

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