Michigan is the top producer of potatoes for chips in the U.S., with 70% of the state's potato crop going to chip processing and researchers constantly developing new varieties.

There's a surprising amount of science in a bag of potato chips. Researchers have spent decades developing potatoes for chip ...

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Michigan State University scientist David Douches has developed a bioengineered potato that maintains proper sugar levels even in colder storage, reducing spoilage and extending shelf life. The ...

The humble potato chip, a ubiquitous snack, belies a sophisticated scientific endeavor spanning decades, with researchers ...