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How King Frederick Convinced His People to Eat Potatoes

How can we influence consumers’ perspectives? Frederick II of Prussia (also known as Frederick the Great or the ‘Potato King’) sought ways to feed his population and cut the price of bread in the 18th century. He suggested potatoes as an appropriate new addition to the nation’s diet. However, peasants refused to plant them. They ...

Ratul Saha

A basket of potatoes.