IssuesFall 2015

Fall 2015

Potatoes that Don’t Absorb Oil

An Italian firm has developed a new product – potato slices that can be fried but do not absorb oil, according to the company....

McDonald’s UK to Use Only British Potatoes

McDonald’s restaurants in the UK will start sourcing potatoes from British farmers only, as the fast food giant looks to appeal to customers more...

Potato Power to Fuel British Food Plant

One of the UK’s biggest food manufacturers is turning to the power of the potato as it seeks new sources of energy to run...

Purple Potatoes May Help Prevent Colon Cancer

Compounds found in purple potatoes may help kill colon cancer stem cells and limit the spread of the cancer, according to scientists at Penn...

Potato Psyllid Under Control in New Zealand

New Zealand potato growers are successfully dealing with the pest that’s been their biggest headache in recent years, an industry group says. The tomato-potato...

Fraser Valley Farm a Growing Concern

It takes some people most of their lives to find a career that is right for them. It took Pete Schouten considerably less time. “Apparently...

Potatoes that Don’t Absorb Oil

An Italian firm has developed a new product – potato slices that can be fried but do not absorb oil, according to the company....

McDonald’s UK to Use Only British Potatoes

McDonald’s restaurants in the UK will start sourcing potatoes from British farmers only, as the fast food giant looks to appeal to customers more...

Potato Power to Fuel British Food Plant

One of the UK’s biggest food manufacturers is turning to the power of the potato as it seeks new sources of energy to run...

Purple Potatoes May Help Prevent Colon Cancer

Compounds found in purple potatoes may help kill colon cancer stem cells and limit the spread of the cancer, according to scientists at Penn...

Potato Psyllid Under Control in New Zealand

New Zealand potato growers are successfully dealing with the pest that’s been their biggest headache in recent years, an industry group says. The tomato-potato...

Fraser Valley Farm a Growing Concern

It takes some people most of their lives to find a career that is right for them. It took Pete Schouten considerably less time. “Apparently...