Puree from ‘waste’ potatoes could earn South Australian industry millions

A project to turn “waste” spuds into a nutritious puree for sale to hospitals, nursing homes and retailers could earn about $26 million for the South Australian potato industry. Potatoes South Australia is working on the project with researchers from the University of Adelaide after receiving a $100,000 grant from the State Government. Between 20 and 30 per cent of the potato harvest in the state falls below supermarket standards for shape, size and appearance each year. More