Colour & Taste 
Belgians clearly prefer white potatoes for their fries. The potato variety Bintje is their favourite. Preferably fried twice. Belgian fries are typically thicker and have a real potato flavour. Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. Preferably deep-fried in animal fat rather than oil, giving them a unique, rich flavour. 

If you want to serve Belgian fries, we recommend Aviko La Cuisine Belge Artisanale fries.

The English prefer a slightly thicker fries, beautifully golden. Their Fish & Chips are world-famous. Typically, they’re salted or sometimes vinegar is used as a topping. 

Popular in the UK are our SuperCrunch 9.5mm Skin On and SuperCrunch 15mm.

Germans prefer golden brown and crunchy. Often served with curry ketchup. But the red and white combination of ketchup and mayonnaise is also popular as Pommes Rot-Weiß. Bratwurst and fries are a popular combination. Loaded Fries are also gaining popularity in Germany. 

In Germany, they are fond of our fresh fries: SuperCrunch Fresh.

The Dutch people love fries. Golden brown and crispy is preferred. Served with a variety of sauces such as mayonnaise, peanut sauce, or ketchup. The fries are liked to be eaten with a snack as frikandel, croquette and cheese souffle. 

In the Netherlands, Aviko Oerfriet is popular. These fresh fries look and taste like homemade. Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside.

They also enjoy fries in the land of pasta and pizza. Even on pizza, it is a popular phenomenon. The fries are preferably a bit lighter in colour than in other European countries. Fries are often herb-seasoned (like with rosemary) and served as a side to many dishes. 

In Italy, our SuperCrunch is very popular. It stays crunchy for a long time.

Not surprisingly, the French prefer French Fries; thin fries. Nice and crispy, served with a little sea salt. There’s a trend for serving them with aioli (garlic mayo), herbs, or sauces. French fries are a staple in many meals like moules frites (mussels and fries). 

Do your guests love French fries? Then choose from our Classic Pommes Frites, SuperCrunch or the Super Longs. All 7mm, the cutting size of French fries.

Polish consumers love golden-brown fries. Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. Thicker fries seem slightly more popular in Poland because of their texture and bite. In cities like Warsaw, Krakow and Wrocław, you have dedicated fry bars where people can choose from a wide range of Loaded Fries. Offering fries as street food, often in the form of ‘fries in a cone’ with various toppings and sauces, has become a popular trend.

There’s a huge love for loaded fries, with toppings like cheese, bacon, and sour cream. Classic salted fries are the go-to, but seasoned fries (with garlic, paprika, or onion powder) are also very popular. The preference in Fast Food is thin fries and in gourmet fast food restaurants and food trucks, you are more likely to see a thicker variety. 

If this cuisine appeals to you, then you should really try our Wavy Blends fries.

Fries are less popular in China than in most western countries but booming. In China, they prefer thin fries that are a bit lighter. Fries are usually served at fast-food chains. 

Our SuperCrunch Fresh is a popular product in the Chinese market.