Potatoes
Some rainy weather disrupted the start of Maine’s fall potato harvest, but digging seemed to be progressing satisfactorily by late September.
Side Delights completed a package refresh and will be spotlighting a newly updated line of potatoes and onions at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show.
The early numbers speak to a larger potato crop in Idaho for the 2023-24 season, and that means more affordable potatoes and greater promotion opportunities for retailers.
Recent analysis shows that the potato category gives retailers untapped opportunities to drive additional customer engagement.
Maine potato growers say shoppers perceive consumer bags — especially one size in particular — as a convenient, value-priced way to purchase potatoes.
Led by growth in shipments to Mexico, U.S. fresh potato exports for the year ending in August were up 18%.
In general, the supply outlook for Idaho potatoes is much improved, says Ryan Bybee, sales manager for GPOD of Idaho. “The volume of acreage rebounded considerably from a year ago.”
The commission’s new marketing highlights the nutritional benefits of eating potatoes.
The fresh potato grower and packager says it will offer its Crawfish B-Red potatoes, Crawfish Medley Pack and Crawfish Gold Pack to retailers, along with additional sales support.
The company earned the award for its Side Delights Amazables microwavable russet potatoes with sauce.
As brunch experiences a revival in cities across the U.S., Side Delights says it is responding with cost-effective, healthy potato products and recipes.
Now that we are firmly in the grip of the icy, cold winter months, your customers will continue to look for comforting, yet healthy, foods to carry them through the bulk of the winter. Potatoes fit the bill for both.
Potato brand Side Delights offers options for consumers seeking meat alternatives in their meals, according to a news release.
The value of U.S. potato exports was up for all potato types in that six-month period, compared with the same months in 2021, according to data published by Potatoes USA.
Side Delights is starting grilling season with grill-ready potato products and recipes as consumers continue to value meals at home.
Carter, a 25-year veteran in the potato industry and CEO and co-owner of Bushmans’ Inc., has contributed his expertise to the Potatoes USA board of directors for a decade.
Friesland, Wis.-based Alsum Farms & Produce celebrated 50 years in business on Aug. 11-12.
The price-friendly potato is nutritious and versatile in meals — but be sure to maximize your opportunities when advertising a sale, says columnist Armand Lobato.
From the last week of October through the end of the year, grocers can participate in MountainKing’s Butter Potato Bash by merchandising the company’s 5-pound Butter Reds, 5-pound Butter Golds and 5-pound Butter Creams.
For many of the foodservice buyers on a recent harvest tour hosted by the Idaho Potato Commission, there was one aspect of Idaho russet potatoes that they kept returning to as they explored the dusty fields of potatoes.
Patrick Mills joins the commission as retail promotion director for the West and Canada following Kent Beasley’s retirement.
The program is set for July 15-18 at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Gettysburg, Pa. Applications are being accepted through March 1 and are open to anyone in the U.S. potato industry.
The National Potato Council’s latest economic findings show a current $4.78 billion value in economic activity, which could grow by more than 21% with the opening of new market access.
As the potato industry eyes its role in the upcoming Dietary Guidelines for Americans, those in the industry say marketers should focus on nutritional benefits and trends to grow interest among younger shoppers.
Jim Ehrlich, the 2024 Potato Person of the Year, was recognized for his work advocating for the potato industry in Colorado and nationally. The award is co-sponsored by The Packer and the National Potato Council.
Matt Zapczynski brings experience as a produce buyer for a wholesale grocery distributor.
The Los Angeles-based grower-packer-shipper’s potato season is ramping up following weather-related delays for organic and conventional potatoes.
California-based Side Delights is introducing Spuds, a reduced-cost imperfect potato line packaged in 10-pound bags.
Potatoes USA is seeking to fill 60 open seats, with each board member serving a three-year term.
Plant-health officials from both countries will meet in Japan on Sept. 25-26 to discuss the issue.