All new potato varieties developed by the Pacific Northwest Tri-State Breeding Program are now licensed to PVMI (the Potato Variety Management Institute), a non-profit marketing and administration organization for the Tri-State Potato Breeding Program. PVMI is currently requesting proposals for sublicensing a new purple-fleshed, purple-skinned potato variety.
This is the first time a specialty potato variety developed by the Tri-State Program will be sublicensed to only one or a few private companies. An exclusive or semi-exclusive license/s will make it possible for the licensee(s) to more aggressively establish and support marketing of this new potato variety.
The use of a limited access licensing process will help differentiate this specialty potato from other varieties, marketed by the sub-license holder and eventually be sold at a premium price.
Named PURPLE PELISSE (POR01PG16-1), this purple-fleshed, purple-skinned variety has ranked high in taste and processing trials.
Purple Pelisse
