14 Aug 2025

Kiwis not digging spuds as much as they used to

From Checkpoint, 4:24 pm on 14 August 2025

Kiwis are eating 10% fewer potatoes than we were just over a decade ago. New industry research shows a quarter of people eating fewer spuds are passing on them because they are worried about their carb content. Despite this, potatoes are still New Zealand's most eaten vegetable. CEO of Potatoes New Zealand, Kate Trufitt spoke to Lisa Owen.