Tag: Simplot

As of 2022, the USDA's National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard requires that certain foods containing GMO ingredients, including some potatoes, must be labeled with a "bioengineered" disclosure. This means that yes, some potatoes are GMO in the US food supply, though the majority are not.

Did you know that multiple specific potato varieties, such as Russet Burbank and Shepody, are used to create McDonald's World Famous Fries®? The answer to who does McDonald's get their potatoes from involves a global network of dedicated processors and farmers committed to quality and consistency.

In 2014, the USDA approved the first generation of J.R. Simplot's 'Innate' potatoes, a landmark for consumer-trait biotech crops. Knowing which potatoes are bioengineered is helpful for consumers who wish to make informed purchasing choices based on specific characteristics, including reduced bruising, less browning, and lower potential for acrylamide formation.