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The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment has launched an investigation into allegations that a surplus of cheap European potato chips is being dumped here, potentially damaging New Zealand’s $ 1 billion potato industry.
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The industry asks the government to intervene. Source: 1 NEWS
The Covid-19 crashes in Europe have resulted in an excess of 2.6 million tons of frozen potato chips. Potatoes New Zealand industry group said it has evidence that imports of frozen potato chips are increasing. He is asking for tariffs on imports.
French fries underpin the income of many kiwi growers with more than half of all potatoes turned into frozen chips. Approximately 15 percent of all the chips consumed in New Zealand are imported and, for the most part, they supply restaurants.
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He is asking for tariffs to protect kiwi growers and their jobs. Source: 1 NEWS
The MBIE investigation can take up to six months. Foreign exporters, New Zealand importers, and Dutch and Belgian embassies have been notified.
