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Potatoes USA

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Company Description

Potatoes USA is the nation’s potato marketing organization. Potatoes USA is the new (dba) name for the National Potato Promotion Board, that prior to March 2016 was doing business as (dba) the United States Potato Board (USPB).

The organisation is the central organizing force in implementing programs that will increase demand for potatoes.

The USPB provides the ideas, information, tools and inspiration for the industry to unite in achieving common goals.

Established in 1971, the USPB now represents more than 2,500 US potato growers and handlers and is the largest vegetable commodity board in the United States.
 

Anchored by a strong foundation of market and consumer research and analysis, the USPB domestic and international potato marketing programs include: advertising, nutrition science, public relations, retail and foodservice marketing, and issues management.

Whether the potato is grown for fresh, frozen, chip, dehydrated or seed use, the USPB is dedicated to positioning potatoes as a nutrition powerhouse—truly, goodness unearthed.

The USPB runs multiple websites, each targeting a different audience:

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May 03, 2018
USDA looking for nominees for the National Potato Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees to fill 56 producer and two importer member seats on the National Potato Promotion Board.
Potato Grower Bill Skinner heads to Massachusetts this weekend to compete in his second Boston Marathon – at the age of 72 (Courtesy: Potatoes USA)
April 13, 2018
At Age 72, Bill Skinner runs the Boston Marathon - fueled by Potatoes
Potato Grower Bill Skinner heads to Massachusetts this weekend to compete in his second Boston Marathon – at the age of 72.
Worldwide consumption of potatoes is increasing, according to Blair Richardson, chief executive officer of Potatoes USA
April 04, 2018
Global demand for potatoes is up, but US market share is down
Worldwide consumption of potatoes is increasing, according to Blair Richardson, chief executive officer of Potatoes USA during a recent meeting of Wisconsin potato growers
Back: Heidi Randall of Friesland, Wisconsin, Chris Hansen of Bliss, New York, Eric Schroeder of Antigo, Wisconsin, Jaren Raybould of Saint Anthony, Idaho, Steve Streich of Kalispell, Montana, Blair Richardson, Potatoes USA CEO and Marty Meyers of Boardman
March 24, 2018
Potatoes USA Chooses new Leadership
The Potatoes USA, 2018 Annual Meeting came to a close last week with the election of a new Board Chairman and Executive Committee.