RPE to Launch New Potato Varieties This Fall

RPE Inc., has announced the addition of six new varieties of potatoes being released this fall. With four additions to RPE’s core commodity brand, Old Oak Farms® and two additions to their line of Tasteful Selections® specialty potatoes, these new varieties will be transforming meals with unique appearances and robust flavors.

Old Oak Farms’ new varieties include: Honeysuckle Gold Vales Sovereign, Masquerade, Autumn Trail Gold and Midnight Moon. From a simple side to a culinary center-stage, these limited edition specialty potatoes from Old Oak Farms are the foundation for your favorite meals. These varieties will be offered in 3-pound poly bags, mesh bags and 50-pound cartons.

“RPE’s constant drive to innovate the potato category has led to these colorful potatoes with extraordinary flavors,” said Russell Wysocki president and CEO of RPE and co-owner of Tasteful Selections. “Our Old Oak Farms’ Honeysuckle Gold potatoes Vales Sovereign was voted “Variety of the Year” in Britain and we are confident it will be a winner with our consumers too.”

The Tasteful Selections additions include: Blushing Violet and Radiant Ruby. These thin skinned, bite-sized potatoes are the perfect addition to any plate. The simply amazing additions to the Tasteful Selections line are offered in 24-ounce, 28-ounce, 40-ounce and 2-pound mesh bags.

For more information about all the new varieties, visit RPE on Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25, at booth number 239 at the PMA Fresh Summit Convention and Expo or contact an RPE sales representative at +1 (800) 678-2789.