Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The A Cut Above foodservice product line includes fresh whole potatoes, fresh whole peeled potatoes, fresh-cut french fries, fresh-cut wedges, sliced fresh-cut potatoes and diced fresh-cut potatoes... Read More

A new Potato Path to Purchase study from Potatoes USA offers a deeper understanding of the pre-shopping and in-store experiences that drive potato purchases... Read More

Jeff Smutny joins the institute as its new executive director, bringing experience in marketing and regulatory affairs in the agriculture industry... Read More

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... Read More

Citing reports on consumer trends following the COVID-19 pandemic, Side Delights says its offering fit with shopping habits such as cooking at home and pantry stocking to preferences on plant-based meals... Read More

The Idaho Potato Commission has named the grand prize winners of the 33rd annual 2024 Idaho Potato Lovers Display Contest. All participants received barbecue toolkits, with winners receiving cash prizes... Read More

Side Delights says it's ready to offer consumers options as summer grilling season heats up... Read More

The “Powered by Potatoes” education series helps retailers understand the retail sales opportunities for potatoes... Read More

Matt Zapczynski brings experience as a produce buyer for a wholesale grocery distributor... Read More

Soil Health Institute becomes the fourth environmental nongovernmental organization to join PSA, while Walther Farms and DeGroot’s Vegetable Farms joined as grower associates... Read More

Fueled by Easter shopping lists, sweetpotatoes are expected to be in high demand in late March and into the spring. But the demand won’t stop there, industry leaders say... Read More

Amazables are oven-crispy-skin-style microwavable U.S. No. 1 grade russet potatoes, available with two custom sauces created exclusively by Litehouse... Read More

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... Read More

The company will introduce a 3-pound mesh pillow pack for its Honey Gold, Ruby Sensation and Sunburst Blend potatoes... Read More

The brand says the design change comes as shopper demand increases for healthy, convenient and cost-effective meals... Read More

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... Read More

Bakersfield, Calif.-based Bako Sweet touts the health benefits of sweet potatoes during National Sweet Potato Month and National Heart Month... Read More

Only days remain until the Feb. 2 nomination deadline. Help honor a deserving member of the potato-growing community by submitting their name today!.. Read More

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... Read More

The Idaho Potato Commission’s annual retail display contest will award three grand prize winners a Traeger Meat Smoker and complete smoking kit. .. Read More

Patrick Mills joins the commission as retail promotion director for the West and Canada following Kent Beasley's retirement... Read More

The versatile potato is one fresh produce commodity that consumers turn to when they are faced with grocery price inflation, The Packer's Fresh Trends 2024 survey reveals... Read More

NoKota Packers is locked and loaded for the 2023-24 season, says Carissa Olsen, president and CEO of the Buxton, N.D.-based marketer... Read More

Plenty of potatoes should be available for holiday repasts this year, and ample volume should mean favorable prices for consumers... Read More

The Packer caught up with Northland Potato Growers Association on camera at IFPA’s recent Global Produce and Floral Show to learn more about what makes potatoes from the Red River Valley unique... Read More