Tom Burfield

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Outside of the peak movement periods, sales in spring and summer months are steady as more consumers discover sweetpotatoes’ benefits.
Meet the dynamic duo reinventing the purple sweetpotato category with examples that outpace existing varieties in yields, earliness, shape, quality, packout and disease resistance.
Most suppliers say they’re in good shape to handle continued demand this season, even after experiencing strong sales early in the year.
A pair of damaging freezes in Florida this winter caused more than $3 billion in agricultural losses in that state and put a squeeze on supplies out of west Mexico. Here’s a look at how some distributors are dealing with conditions this spring.
The company marked the milestone by launching a new logo that it says reflects its heritage in the Red River Valley and its commitment to quality and sustainability.
Potatoes USA says research indicates the average potato shopper’s basket is over $98 compared to a non-fresh-potato shopper’s basket of less than $50.
Among the issues the national trade association highlighted at its annual Washington Summit is getting a relief package out of USDA and Congress to address the current economic crisis.
These spuds are increasingly in the spotlight as consumers seek more variety and restaurant-inspired meals at home.
Exports currently account for 20% of the U.S. potato crop, according to Denver-based Potatoes USA, with the potential for more international markets to open.
Relationships between produce businesses remain steady despite trade and tariff friction between the two governments.