Canada
June 1, 2004
'HZPC
Americas Corp has
established a North American potato breeding program
specifically focused on the identification of potato varieties
that we term HZPC Luxury Style table potatoes,' says HZPC
Americas Corp President, Don Northcott. "More than just gourmet
or specialty varieties, these new varieties focus on the broad
potato market, but bring new elements of bright and shiny skin
appearances, long storage possibilities, multi-faceted cooking
opportunities and of critical importance: taste," according to
Mr. Northcott.
Potato producers will be glad to know the HZPC emphasis on
high yield and disease resistance are being retained and matched
with characteristics that lend themselves to strong consumer
selection preferences. HZPC Americas Corporation, the North
American seed potato partner of HZPC Holland BV, has specific
potato varieties suited to most production regions of North,
Central and South America.
"HZPC trials with our Luxury Style new lines are currently
under way throughout North America with research facilities
located in both traditional and non-traditional supply regions,"
says Don Northcott. Limited channels of commercial production
will present HZPC license holders a window to gauge consumer
responses in the 2004-2005 season.
HZPC Americas Corp is working with Florida growers and
agriculturists to develop a gourmet potato that's known for its
taste, and has much less carbs than most other varieties. The
new
low-carb potato will be in stores
early next year.
Related
links:
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Low-carb potato hits the market for grateful carb watchers (Medical
News Today)
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Low-carb battle: diet craze has bitten into potato sales, but
low-carb tater may offer a boost (St.
Augustine Record)
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University of
Florida researcher: new low-carb potato to debut in January
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