New Zealand get's its own brand of low carb potatoes: 'Lotatoes™'
In New Zealand, produce company T&G is launching a new brand of low carb potatoes with the memorable name 'Lotatoes'.
October 18, 2016
Bright future for New Zealand potato variety 'White Beauty'
Potato Experts from New Zealand predict a bright future for a new potato variety, marketed as 'White Beauty' (cultivar name ‘Crop39’). White Beauty will be commercially available to growers through Morgan Laurenson Ltd from 2017.
April 15, 2016
South Australian Farmers introduce the Gourmandine variety - exclusively at Coles
The Mitolo family will be the first Australian farmers to produce Europe’s popular potato variety, the Gourmandine.
September 20, 2015
Australian farmers breed purple potato with the ideal colour ánd taste
Australian potato breeders Peter and Sandra Scott believe they bred the purple potato with the ideal colour and taste
July 22, 2015
Tasmanian specialist potato grower exports as far as Dubai
Tasmania's fresh potato growers are building mainstream markets for unusual potatoes, all the way to Dubai.
July 15, 2015
Australia: Purple Bliss potato could become family favourite
The new ‘purple bliss’ potato (grown in Tasmania and bred in Idaho) could become a family favourite now that it has begun producing commercial quantities, and 20 tonnes are making their way to supermarket shelves.
April 06, 2015
New potato varieties to improve Pacific food security
Almost 70 new varieties of potato and sweet potato will soon be available to Pacific Island countries and territories, to improve food security across the region.
July 30, 2014
Yum Tasmania Gourmet Potatoes add colour to any dish
Yum Tasmania Gourmet Potatoes are now being used by top chefs and home cooks across Australia and overseas to add colour to their dishes
May 13, 2012
Australian potato industry to give mash a makeover
For years the humble spud has been viewed as a simple, even boring, side dish. But that may soon change, with many in the Australian industry attempting to give mash a makeover.
September 29, 2010
South Australian Potato Company launches new purple eyed potato: Kestrel
A new potato variety will be appearing on retail shelves in Australia, Asia and the Middle East in coming months from the South Australian Potato Company
August 23, 2010
Gourmet Potato Purple Heart now on New Zealand market
It has been bred by Plant & Food Research and it has a smooth deep purple skin with purple and white flesh.
