Potatoes
The Idaho Potato Commission’s annual retail display contest will award three grand prize winners a Traeger Meat Smoker and complete smoking kit.
When subjected to cold temperatures, potatoes convert starch to sugar which can darken the flesh and create a carcinogenic compound during high-temperature processing.
Side Delights says it’s ready to offer consumers options as summer grilling season heats up.
In 2022, U.S. potato exports reached a record $2.1 billion in sales, according to Denver-based Potatoes USA, citing Trade Data Monitor.
The Potatoes USA Board consists of five committees guided by nine industry members. The committees include international marketing, domestic marketing, industry outreach, research, and finance and policy.
Over the last 12 months, U.S. potato export values have increased almost 20%, or $2.2 billion, with a new Mexican export market fueling growth, according to a Potatoes USA report.
The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) has awarded a $10,000 2023-24 academic scholarship to Jacob Meeuwsen.
Amazables are oven-crispy-skin-style microwavable U.S. No. 1 grade russet potatoes, available with two custom sauces created exclusively by Litehouse.
The national potato research and promotion organization is looking to fill 33 open seats for the 2025 term.
Luke Parr, farm manager for Michigan-based Sackett Ranch, says the Tomra optical sorting machines can do multiple processes at once.
The second annual “A Little Holiday Happiness Is …” campaign is designed to provide relief for consumers this holiday season with the chance to win $1,000 in groceries from a choice of retailers.
The National Potato Council event will return to Orlando in January to help industry partners launch into the new year.
A heatwave kicking off around mid-September delayed or interrupted the start of the 2024 harvest for most Red River Valley potato growers, but digging was expected to get back on schedule.
The trend toward packaged produce that took hold during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic still is going strong among potato growers in the Red River Valley.
Recent sales data shows that potatoes are not only a beloved choice but are also a top performer in the produce section, boasting the highest household penetration of any vegetable, according to Potatoes USA.
The New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry honored the fourth-generation fresh potato and vegetable supplier for its 90 years of operations.
The National Potato Council has responded to what it called unscientific recommendations by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, which encourages Americans to eat fewer starchy vegetables.
The Buxton, N.D.-based company, established in 1979, is planning an open house in early 2025 to celebrate the milestone.
The company will exhibit next to Pennsylvania Co-Operative Potato Growers as part of a collaborative approach for A Cut Above fresh-cut lines for retail and foodservice.
Three winners will receive full-size Victrola jukeboxes, with limited-edition sock sets awarded to all entrants.
The company, founded in 1979, said the updated logo references the tradition of its red potatoes and sustainability, as well as honors its location.
Overall volume sales for fresh potatoes increased, while dollar sales declined, according to a report from Potatoes USA.
The company will highlight new merchandising for its Amazables line and its recyclable packaging solution at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure event.
Nominated for his dedication to the next generation, the president and board chairman of Grand Forks, N.D.-based Black Gold Farms was honored during the National Potato Council’s Washington Summit.
The company has added hot honey flavor to its microwave-ready kits and added garlic and parmesan to its grill or oven-ready kit.
The National Potato Council’s recent Potato Expo 2025 drew more than 2,000 attendees and over 200 exhibitors, making it the second-biggest potato event in the expo’s 17-year history.
Fresh Solutions Network says potatoes offer colorful solutions for this food trend.
The program will focus on cover cropping, compost applications, nutrient management and conversion of farm equipment to renewable energy in three states.
The November USDA crop production report reported that the potato area harvested in 2024 was 923,100 acres, down 4% from 2023.
The board promotes the benefits of potatoes to audiences across the globe, including consumers, foodservice operators, retailers and health professionals.