Side Delights share shopper data and Cinco de Mayo recipes

  Potato Nachos
Potato Nachos
(Fresh Solutions Network)

Consumers are spending more on potatoes as they continue to find occasions to cook and celebrate at home, according to a news release.

“As consumers continue to cook and celebrate at home with their family, friends, and favorite foods, they spend more on potatoes at grocery stores,” Kathleen Triou, president and CEO of Fresh Solutions Network said in the release.

“Potatoes are no longer just the favorite food of Thanksgiving. As shoppers discover their versatility and value, they incorporate them into new recipes and traditions.”

While restaurants and travel are making a return, the release said that eating out has become more expensive. Consumers have adapted to the ‘pantry-to-plate’ trend created during the pandemic, spending more on produce – including potatoes, according to the release.

Recent data shows that consumers prepare an estimated 82% of meals in a typical week at home as of February 2022, emphasizing fresh, shelf-stable foods such as vegetables, led by tomatoes and potatoes. Potato sales reached $261 million during the same period, up 6% over last year.

Mexican menus prominently feature flavorful and festive potato preparations, Triou said in the release.

Potatoes are used as a filling for traditional items such as tacos, taquitos, gorditas, and molotes and take center stage in potato croquettes, tortilla de papas, and patatas bravas, she said in the release.

“As Americans shop for Cinco de Mayo, potatoes are a versatile, healthy, and economical choice,” Triou said in the release. “Consumers can celebrate Mexican culture and cuisine with delicious recipes such as Fiesta Potatoes with Chicken and Potato Nachos. “

Find all recipes on the Side Delights website.

 

 

 

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