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.

Blair Richardson, chief executive officer of Potatoes USA:

“Not only are we seeing positive growth at the retail level, we’re also seeing significant increases in the food-service sector.”

“This year, for the first time ever, food-service sales will exceed retail sales.”

He pointed to a change in eating habits as an opportunity for new industry growth.