The chips are down in Belgium as heatwave hits supply of frites

Reduced yields are putting national dish and 'symbol of Belgium' under threat Belgium food vendors are praying for rain as the hot weather puts supply of the country's national dish, frites, under threat.The current Europe-wide heatwave has shrunk the country's early crop of potatoes by around a third, compared to an average year. Without very significant rainfall over the next few weeks, the key September and October harvests could be smaller still. Continue reading...