A recent research perspectives piece, published in the August issue of Produce Business, discusses how potatoes can support nutrition needs during pregnancy when included in the context of a healthy diet. This […]
Christopher Columbus and the potato that changed the world
It was a small round object sent around the planet, and it changed the course of human history. Call it “Spudnik.” It was a potato. On Columbus Day, the country commemorates the grand global […]
Today is National Potato Day in Ireland
Today, October 5, is National Potato Day and people across the country are being encouraged to recognise the nutritional value of the potato and experiment with new and recipes from Bord Bia’s potato recipe […]
US chip company uses new recipe to comply with trans fat regulations
For more than eight decades, Iowa-based Sterzing Food Co. has stamped a simple “Tri-Some” slogan on its iconic bags of potato chips. After months of struggles to adapt to a government-mandated change to its […]
Potatoes USA change the spud story as new ‘fuel for athletes’
Potatoes are no longer just those beige, lumpy things you were served up as a kid. A new marketing campaign focusing on real science is attempting to change the spud story by billing […]
Researchers from Colombia and Canada developed nutritious, disease-resistant potato varieties
A marriage of scientific knowledge and traditional practice has led to the development of three highly nutritious, robust, and productive yellow potato varieties. Researchers from Colombia and Canada are working with public […]
‘Should I Eat Potatoes?’ 5/5 nutrition experts say ‘yes, of course’…
Potatoes are the most consumed vegetable in America, but that doesn’t stop throngs of tater haters, who malign them as starchy and fattening. So are potatoes healthy?5/5 nutrition experts say yes — and want to shine […]
West Australia’s spuds set for all-clear to head east again
West Australia’s potato growers could regain access to Eastern States markets by the end of the year, after a big biosecurity effort demonstrated a rare bug found in WA does not carry a […]
New Zealanders take a closer look at ‘the good oil on fish and chips’
While other countries regulate fryer fat use, experts in New Zealand say degraded oils at its favourite chippies is concerning. The key to producing good fish and chips is to use top-quality oil, filter the […]
Global Affairs Canada, Mccain support potato variety development in Andean countries
A marriage of scientific knowledge and traditional practice has led to the development of three highly nutritious, robust, and productive yellow potato varieties in the Andean region. Researchers from Colombia and Canada […]
Potato industry to sell spuds as performance-boosting
The US potato industry is making a strong statement about potatoes to demonstrate the performance-boosting benefits of America’s favorite vegetable. Potatoes USA, a Denver-based national marketing group representing 2,500 growers and handlers, worked with […]
Finally: New ‘Super Carb Diet’ is proof that cutting carbs isn’t necessary for weight loss
For years, the diet industry has promoted the idea that carbs are ‘bad’ for our waistlines. If you want to be slim and fit, say goodbye to rice, potatoes and pasta (ignoring […]
Carbs, Sugar and the Truth: Misleading BBC1 program on negative ‘sugar’ content of potatoes debunked
Does a baked potato contain the equivalent of 19 cubes of sugar? According to information presented during a BBC1 program which aired in early June, it does. But the information has since been […]
Skin deep is great: The underrated nutritional value of potato skins
Potatoes are filling, delicious, and an incredibly diverse ingredient, which has made them a staple in plant-based diets. This is mainly due to the symbiotic and highly nutritious relationship between the potato meat, or […]
