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Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes making sales inroads year-round
Demand for the traditional orange-fleshed sweet potato during holiday dinners may be a constant, but disruption is creeping into this category.
Mar 09, 2020 by Amy Sowder
Survey says shoppers want sweet potato variety, versatility
Shoppers want variety and versatility with their sweet potatoes, says a survey touted by Los Alamitos, Calif.-based Frieda’s Specialty Produce.
Feb 21, 2020 by Amy Sowder
Frieda’s serves purple sweet potato pie on ‘CBS This Morning’
Frieda’s Specialty Produce, Los Alamitos, Calif., will be featured on “CBS Sunday Morning” in a segment featuring companies that have had an effect on American food culture.
Nov 20, 2019 by Chris Koger
Bland Farms ready to ship holiday displays
It’s “home sweet holiday” time again for Bland Farms, Glennville, Ga., which is making its holiday-themed display merchandiser available to retailers.
Nov 18, 2019 by Chris Koger
Sweet potato marketer Farm Pak celebrates 50th year
Farm Pak Products Inc., Spring Hope, N.C., is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Oct 20, 2019 by Chris Koger
Nash Produce expands Mr. Yam line
Nashville, N.C.-based Nash Produce is adding to its Mr. Yam brand lineup.
Oct 09, 2019 by Cristin Shepard
North Carolina leads U.S. sweet potato production
North Carolina sweet potato shipments accounted for 70% of U.S. sweet potato shipments in 2018, down slightly from 73% in 2017 and even with 2016.
Oct 08, 2019 by Tom Karst
N.C. growers expect rebound from 2018’s hurricane woes
Health benefits are becoming a major selling point of North Carolina Sweet potatoes.
Oct 08, 2019 by Cristin Shepard
Frieda’s helps prepare retailers for World Vegetarian Day
Frieda’s is sharing ideas on how to make produce sections ready for World Vegetarian Day on Oct. 1.
Sep 24, 2019 by Cristin Shepard
Dorian spares growers
For U.S. produce growers, the bark of Hurricane Dorian was worse than its bite.
Sep 12, 2019 by Tom Karst