Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

Microwave-ready petite potatoes paired with chef-crafted seasonings offer fast, flavor-forward side dishes for consumers... Read More

Economic losses to specialty crops last year were on a level that can put farming operations out of business, with the American Farm Bureau Federation estimating billions in losses to almonds, apples, lettuce, potatoes, strawberries and blueberries alone... Read More

From mushrooms to Persian limes to murasaki sweetpotatoes to microgreens and more, exhibitors at East Coast Produce Expo 2026 showcased some of the hottest trends in produce... Read More

Columnist Armand Lobato shares what he calls a must-read book, just in time for Potato Lover’s Month in February... Read More

“All vegetables are healthy, potatoes included,” says Shelley Maniscalco, a registered dietitian and partner at Nutrition in Demand, an agency that works with the Alliance for Potato Research and Education... Read More

The brand says potatoes help retailers drive incremental holiday sales across departments... Read More

From russets to yukons to sweetpotatoes, retailers share best practices for boosting potato sales... Read More

FullTilt Marketing says broccolini has rapidly moved from a specialty item to a mainstream favorite, pointing to data that reveals it is gaining disproportionate traction... Read More

MFC will highlight a new line of convenience potatoes this year in addition to the full assortment of Side Delights varietal potatoes... Read More

The company says it will offer retailers digital campaign elements and POS displays and will give 15 families $1,000 in groceries... Read More

The specialty market continues to grow, and companies are moving to meet demand for packaged products... Read More

Ideal conditions have yielded plenty of optimism from the field... Read More

Post-pandemic sales are on a positive trend thanks in part to potatoes’ versatility and sought-after characteristics of certain varieties... Read More

Once considered niche by some, the potatoes have experienced significant growth in recent years... Read More

Sweetpotato councils in several states are cooking up a variety of promotions this season... Read More

Side Delights says fall is the ideal time for seasonal recipes and promotions... Read More

Sweetpotatoes will be “suiting up” for this limited-time football packaging promotion, running September and October... Read More

A new survey by the Idaho Potato Commission reveals the top homemade potato dishes in every U.S. region, just in time for National Potato Day on Aug. 19.. Read More

Consumer packs remain popular, but companies are versatile to meet customer needs... Read More

While this year’s crop might be smaller, growers have a positive outlook on how things are shaping up in the field... Read More

With summer grilling season in full swing, the report shows 60% of respondents ranked potato salad as their top go-to barbecue side dish... Read More

Side Delights says its loaded potato offering fits consumer interest in flavorful, convenient mealtime options... Read More

With many different flavors and textures, the root vegetable is suited for many holiday dishes, according to the company... Read More

The new 24-ounce bag featuring a mix of premium potatoes is ideal for roasting, boiling or adding a vibrant pop of color to any dish, the company says... Read More

From license plates to social media influencers, here's how marketing organizations in Mississippi, Louisiana, North Carolina and California are aiming to drive sales... Read More