University of Manitoba (UM)

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The University of Manitoba is a public research university in Manitoba, Canada.

Its main campus is located in the Fort Garry neighbourhood of southern Winnipeg with other campuses throughout the city.

Founded in 1877, it is Western Canada's first university.

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UM will host a new research chair in potato sustainability, which will advance the global potato industry in part through hands-on fieldwork.

juli 23, 2023

Research Chair Potato Sustainability coming to University of Manitoba (UM) thanks to 19 industry partners

The potato is one of the most important food crops in the world, a staple in meals for more than a billion people worldwide, and University of Manitoba (UM) is leading the way globally in the future of potato production and processing.

januari 29, 2023

University of Manitoba potato storage facilities get an upgrade as governments invest

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing CAD 98,970 (USD 74,193) through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) to upgrade the University of Manitoba's Horticulture Storage Facility so it can conduct innovative potato research

(From left to right): Dr. Tracy Shinners-Carnelley, Vice President Research, Quality & Sustainability, Peak of the Market Ltd., Interim Vice President (External), Vanessa Koldingnes, University of Manitoba, Dr. Nazim Cicek, Associate Dean (Research),

juli 26, 2022

Peak of the Market Ltd. contributes CAD 100,000 toward University of Manitoba research chair in potato sustainability

Peak of the Market Ltd. is proud to announce a $100,000 contribution towards creating a Research Chair in Potato Sustainability at the University of Manitoba.

MSPrebiotic, is manufactured in Carberry, Manitoba and it largely consists of resistant starch, derived from raw potatoes.

december 03, 2019

Clinical trial to focus on benefits of potato based resistant starch for healthy kidneys

A study initiated at the University of Manitoba will look into the potential benefits of the consumption of (potato-based) resistant starch on renal (kidneys) health