Eagle Eye Produce, a grower-packer-shipper of potatoes, onions, watermelons and mixed dry vegetables, says it began the new crop shipping season for potatoes and onions from its facilities in Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
The company said ideal spring conditions for potatoes were tempered with warmer temperatures and smoke later in the season.
“We’re expecting a good range in size profiles and yields just slightly below normal,” Coleman Oswald, director of sales for Eagle Eye Produce, said in a news release. “The investments we’ve made in technology and efficiencies over the past few years, both in the field and in our packing warehouses, have really paid off, putting us in a solid position to deliver consistent, quality packs all year. With everything in place, we’re looking forward to another successful potato season and the opportunities it will bring.”
Eagle Eye Produce said onion acreage is on par with last year’s crop and expects steady yields despite extreme weather this year.
We’ve strengthened our supply chain by partnering with additional growers and warehouses who share our commitment to quality,” said Joe Ange, director of onion sales. “With harvesting now underway in the Northwest region, we’re seeing excellent sizing across our yellow, red, and white onions, and we’re confident in meeting our customers’ expectations.”
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