Invention promising healthier processed potato products scores in Business Plan competitionA University of Idaho food scientist’s invention that could promise healthier processed potato products helped a student business plan team finish fifth among more than 1,600 worldwide entries in the Rice University Business Plan Competition. »United StatesApril 22, 2012 In this Item:University of Idaho Extension, Simplot Foods Group
Low GI Carisma Potatoes win South Australian Innovation AwardAs the world’s first officially certified low GI potato, it’s no wonder Carisma recently earned The Mitolo Group the Innovation Award under the 2011 South Australian of the Year Awards. As Australia’s leading potato and onion packing company, The Mitolo Group...»AustraliaNovember 29, 2011
High GI cooked potatoes no problem as part of a meal Potatoes and other reportedly high-GI foods might not be the dietary villains that recent publicity, books and health-based programmes would claim them to be, a new University of Otago study suggests.»New ZealandOctober 12, 2011
Carisma, Australia's official low GI potato is making headwayThe potato is back on the menu for many families in Australia thanks to the launch of Carisma, Australia’s first officially certified low GI potato. Since its launch last year, consumers have bought more than 1,000 tonnes of Carisma –...»AustraliaFebruary 14, 2011
With federal funding, the potato is now a source of inspirationPotatoes are for more than just french fries. With the federal government's aid, a nation-wide network of researchers co-ordinated from Fredericton is hoping to develop new uses for spuds - and help Canadian farmers cash in. The federal government is...»CanadaMarch 11, 2009
Could high GI foods be addictive?New Zealand scientists have reported that heavily processed foods with a high glycaemic index (GI) could be addictive in a similar way to drugs.Simon Thornley, from the Auckland Regional Public Health Service, noted that foods with a high GI caused...»-January 13, 2009
Canadian AAFC Scientists Consider Potato Starch for Nutritional and Industrial Applications Most cooks are familiar with the thickening properties of corn starch, but potato starch is every bit as much up to the job, say scientists with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). They’re working on a project to further examine the structure...»CanadaJanuary 02, 2009 In this Item:Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
Agrico's Almera suitable for diabetics and requires less water A new, healthier variety of potato is set to take the Australian market by storm. Unlike most spuds, Almera is suitable for people who are diabetic or striving to maintain a healthy weight. Graham Liney, who lives about two hours...»AustraliaNovember 24, 2008 In this Item:Agrico