News On French Fries and Potato Specialties from Michigan

MSU professors Jiming Jiang and David Douches. (Courtesy: MSU)

February 27, 2024

Michigan State University researchers further unravel the mechanism of cold induced sweetening in potatoes

Michigan State University professors Jiming Jiang and David Douches has discovered a key mechanism behind the darkening and potential health concerns associated with cold-stored potatoes. 

December 10, 2017

QSR chain Arby`s is testing a massive sandwich stuffed with curly fries: the Arbynator

Arby`s is testing a massive sandwich stuffed with curly fries: the Arbynator

Major US project to improve potato production in Bangladesh and Indonesia led by University of Michigan

November 11, 2015

Major US project to improve potato production in Bangladesh and Indonesia led by MSU

The US Agency for International Development has awarded Michigan State University (MSU) a $5.8 million cooperative agreement to improve potato production in Bangladesh and Indonesia. Additional partners include the University of Minnesota and J.R. Simplot as well as in-country partners in both Bangladesh and Indonesia.

March 02, 2015

Research: Chocolate, Pizza and French Fries among most addictive Foods

A new University of Michigan study confirms what has long been suspected: highly processed foods like chocolate, pizza and French fries are among the most addictive.