One case in point: According to a study by the Indian Institute of Management, potato farmers in the potato-growing states of Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal have realized 25% price gains since trading in potato futures began in 2006.
From New York-style sliders to artisan pasta, Malaysian gyoza (dumplings) and Indian bhel pur (a traditional roadside savoury snack made from puffed rice, potato, onion and spices) the standards are high and the ingredients are fresh.