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Grocery food price increase continues

The grocery bill keeps getting bigger for Americans.

Jul 15, 2020 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Potatoes, #Produce Retail, #Lettuce, #Tomatoes, #Apples, #Oranges, #Bananas

Potato growers ponder COVID-19 pandemic’s fallout

Northwest potato suppliers say they are eager to rev up a major sales engine in their industry — foodservice — as the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic passes.

Jul 08, 2020 by Jim Offner #Produce (General), #Potatoes, #COVID-19, #Washington & Oregon Potatoes, #Washington, #Oregon, #Produce Crops

Washington and Oregon potato acreage down, but plenty expected

Potato production in the Northwest was strong in 2019, and the outlook for 2020 looks similar, said Chris Voigt, executive director of the Moses Lake-based Washington State Potato Commission.

Jul 07, 2020 by Jim Offner #Produce (General), #Washington, #Oregon, #Washington & Oregon Potatoes, #Potatoes, #Produce Crops, #COVID-19

Conversations at United — Brian Klesmith with RPE

Bancroft, Wis.-based RPE discussed at its United Fresh Live! booth products including the American Blend, which features red, white and blue bite-size potatoes in a 24-ounce bag with an American flag graphic.

Jun 22, 2020 by Ashley Nickle #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Potatoes, #United Fresh, #PMG Supplier Spotlight, #Produce Products

Potato, tomato pathogen eradicated in greenhouses

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Ralstonia solanacearum race 3 biovar 2 has been eliminated from greenhouses in the U.S.

Jun 14, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Produce Crops, #Potatoes, #Peppers Bell, #Tomatoes

Produce managers share insights on winning potato displays

Produce managers across the country competed for recognition in the Idaho Potato Commission's annual display contest, and the commission shared some of the winners' insights on their merchandising and sales results.

Jun 12, 2020 by Ashley Nickle #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #PMG Retailer Insight, #PMG Retail Merchandising, #Merchandising, #Potatoes

PHOTOS: Winners of the Idaho Potato Display Contest

The Idaho Potato Commission has announced the winners of its annual display contest, which drew entries from across the country and rewarded produce retail professionals with cash and prizes worth more than $150,000.

Jun 12, 2020 by Ashley Nickle #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Merchandising, #PMG Retail Merchandising, #Potatoes