date:May 31, 2013
His group, whose website boasts Idaho potatoes arent genetically engineered, hasnt weighed in on Simplots endeavor.
Baker said with Simplots new potatoes, growers would earn more money with less wastage from bruising, something that can affect up to 5 percent of their harvest. Additionally, the spuds are designed to produce acrylamide levels so low they skirt Californias strict, voter-mandated cancer labels on french fries and potato chips, he said.
Joe Guenther, a University of Idaho professo