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Leah Halverson leads Ten Acre Marketing

Under the umbrella of the family business, Black Gold Farms, Leah Halverson is CEO of a new division called Ten Acre Marketing.

Jan 15, 2019 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #People, #Potatoes

Patented technology waits for commercial use

Jerry Twinam has created a patented process that preserves fresh peeled and cut potatoes for at least 35 days when the product is refrigerated.

Jan 03, 2019 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Potatoes, #Produce Tech

Agrow Fresh rolls out products

Chicago-based Agrow Fresh Produce Co. is introducing a new steam bag for petite potatoes, said Ed Romanelli, vice president of sales and marketing.

Dec 10, 2018 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Chicago, #Potatoes

Idaho Potato Commission hires Alan Kahn as VP of foodservice

Alan Kahn is the new vice president of foodservice for the Idaho Potato Commission, Boise.

Dec 03, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Foodservice, #Potatoes, #Idaho, #People

Organic potato and onion sales holding steady

Movement of organic potatoes and onions has been sluggish at times, but most organic growers say consumer demand generally remains strong as they continue to serve the market.

Nov 15, 2018 by Tom Burfield #Potatoes & Onions Marketing, #Potatoes Marketing, #Onions Marketing, #Produce Retail, #Organics, #Onions, #Potatoes

Trade groups plan bevy of promotions

Potato and onion trade groups have planned a plethora of promotions to encourage consumption of their product. Here’s a look at some of the activities now underway.

Nov 15, 2018 by Tom Burfield #Potatoes & Onions Marketing, #Onions Marketing, #Potatoes Marketing, #Produce Retail, #Onions, #Potatoes

Morning Kiss Organic promotes potatoes, onions

Morning Kiss Organic, Chelsea, Mass., is promoting its onions and potatoes as retailers enter the holiday season.

Nov 12, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #Potatoes, #Onions, #Organics

Packer 25 — Kam Quarles

Like his father before him, Kam Quarles is a voice for growers.

Nov 07, 2018 by Tom Karst #Packer 25, #People, #Potatoes

Side Delights promotion engages consumers with recipes

Value-added potato brand Side Delights has wrapped up another successful consumer-focused marketing program with bloggers who were asked to pick their favorite recipes using the company’s potatoes.

Nov 02, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #Potatoes

Mountain King pushes gold potato promotions

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.

Oct 23, 2018 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Potatoes