To date, the genome of the potato has not been sequenced because it’s so complex genetically.

Aware of the trend to marketing second-grade or ugly produce, BC Fresh Vegetables (dba BCfresh)

Eggplant, a member of the nightshade family, is coming into the sun. This oft-ignored vegetable is becoming more visible in produce aisles as Canada’s South Asian immigrants demand the tastes of their childhoods.

Shove over, onions. Make room for shallots. That’s the rallying plea of a handful of Canadian growers who specialize in the aromatic.

In China, the potato is rising. And that’s just one of many developing countries where potatoes are in increasing demand. From Peter VanderZaag’s perspective, potatoes are on a roll.