Potatoes
The Tasteful Selections brand makeover was met with enthusiasm at Fresh Summit, says Russell Wysocki, president and CEO of RPE Produce, Bancroft, Wis.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Promoting gold potatoes could grow the entire potato category, says John Pope, vice president of sales and marketing for Houston-based Mountain King Potatoes.
Continuing a holiday tradition that started in 1982, Dave Haun was on hand at the Salvation Army in Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 12, watching as a full load of potatoes were moved from a semi tractor-trailer.
Offshore demand for U.S. potatoes continues to trend upward, marketers say.
LOW COST always has been an ally to potato sales in foodservice, but marketers say spuds also serve as stabilizers for menus.
Tasteful Selections’ Small Bite Campaign’s new theme is happiness.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has terminated the potato marketing order for Southeastern states.
Cal-Organic Farms, Bakersfield, Calif., is shipping new crop red and gold potatoes to U.S. and Canadian customers.
Potato industry leader Dan Moss voiced support for immediate Congressional approval of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and expanded potato trade with China at a White House trade event May 23.
Bancroft, Wis.-based RPE discussed at its United Fresh Live! booth products including the American Blend, which features red, white and blue bite-size potatoes in a 24-ounce bag with an American flag graphic.
The sudden resurgence of fresh potato popularity with consumers that was fueled by COVID-19 almost 18 months ago does not show any sign of slowing down soon.
Potato prices grew by 10.9% compared to 2020, growing five times faster than the previous two years, according to Potatoes USA data from IRI.
In planning for Easter and Mother’s Day promotions, Side Delights is providing potato pairings and secondary display suggestions to help increase spring holiday grocery sales.
During its annual summit in Washington, D.C., the National Potato Council appointed its next president and selected its executive committee for the coming year.
The March 20-22 Associated Wholesale Grocers Innovation Showcase in Overland Park, Kan., was the perfect place for The Little Potato Co. to show off its refreshed brand.
U.S. retail sales of potatoes have grown 16.8% from July 2022 through June 2023, according to a recent Circana report.
A researcher at the University of Tennessee Herbert College of Agriculture has developed a potato plant that can detect gamma radiation.
Grower-shippers say onion volume has inched upward this season, and plenty of good-quality onions should be available for the holidays and beyond.
JC Cheyne sells over 70 different items, including a variety of potatoes and onions, to more than 80 retail, foodservice and wholesale establishments throughout California.
Researchers at Penn State University discovered a new strain of blackleg, also known as soft rot, in potatoes sampled in the state. Blackleg can lead to significant loses for farmers.
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The “Powered by Potatoes” education series helps retailers understand the retail sales opportunities for potatoes.
The USDA has announced a purchase of vegetable products for distribution to the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs for fiscal year 2023.
A half-century in the making, the Friesland, Wis.-based fresh market grower, packer and shipper of Wisconsin Healthy Grown potatoes, pumpkins and onions is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023.
A new “restaurant-style” potato is being launched this fall by RPE’s Farmer’s Promise brand, with the new crop anticipated Oct. 1.
The Pennsylvania-based company says it plans to spotlight 1.5-pound and 3-pound gusset bags.
Plenty of potatoes should be available for holiday repasts this year, and ample volume should mean favorable prices for consumers.
The grower of potatoes and onions discusses its volume and quality as consumers prepare to celebrate over meals with family and friends.
Los Angeles-based Progressive Produce is highlighting its commitment to health and wellness through its Nature’s Bounty Organic program.
AUSTIN, Texas — The National Potato Council is reporting a record-breaking year for its Potato Expo 2024, which drew 2,320 attendees and 216 exhibitors to the Austin Convention Center, Jan. 10-11.