Event Brief
Heatwave wipes out 3.1mn tonnes of potatoes in Europe
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET
Summary: An extreme heatwave has destroyed about 3.1mn tonnes of potatoes across Europe, reducing supplies and contributing to a potato shortage. The crop loss is valued at up to €620mn.
WHO: Europe potato growers
WHAT: Extreme weather wiped out about 3.1mn tonnes of potatoes, triggering a potato shortage.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
WHERE: Europe
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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