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Potato News from Wisconsin


Farmer’s Promise announces New Burbank Reserve variety
September 18, 2023
Introducing the Burbank Reserve, a remarkable gem in the world of potatoes that effortlessly marries the qualities of casual and fine-dining restaurant excellence.
New sustainable fiber tray for potatoes introduced
August 30, 2023
Tasteful Selections®, a specialty potato brand from RPE LLC, is introducing a new sustainable fiber tray with its Organic Sea Salt & Herb bite-size potatoes.
Alsum Farms Begins Wisconsin Yellow Potato Harvest
August 03, 2023
Wisconsin yellow potato harvest is underway at Alsum Farms in Arena, Wis. with the first potato loads being washed, graded and packed for fresh market delivery to distribution centers and retail grocers the first full week of August.
Jackson’s Bolsters Sales & Marketing Team to Support Strong Brand Growth
April 09, 2023
Jackson’s®, a sweet potato chip snack brand in the United States, is expanding its sales and marketing team by adding three knowledgeable brand leaders to drive distribution throughout the country.
Randy Van Haren Enters WPVGA Hall of Fame
March 08, 2023
Pest Management Specialist Randy Van Haren, who established Pest Pros, Inc. of Plainfield, in 1984, was inducted into the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Hall of Fame at the industry’s Annual Awards Banquet held February 8, 2023, in Stevens Point.
Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Presents Annual Industry Awards
February 21, 2023
In addition to its annual Hall of Fame induction, the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) presented several other annual Industry Awards during a banquet on February 8, 2023, in Stevens Point.
Fleishauer Elected WPVGA Board President for 2023
February 20, 2023
The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Board of Directors has elected Randy Fleishauer as its President for 2023.
Potatoes USA President: Potato Demand Exceeds World Production
February 09, 2023
The President of Potatoes USA says worldwide demand for the tuber is outpacing production.
New public-private partnership to improve seed potato production in Wisconsin
January 21, 2023
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has a new partner to improve the efficiency of seed potato production at the Starks Early Generation Seed Potato Farm in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
Kerry Introduces Acryleast Pro - Next-generation acrylamide - reducing yeast now even more effective
November 21, 2022
Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, has announced that it had released Acryleast™ Pro, the advanced iteration of the company’s signature acrylamide-reducing non-GMO (non-genetically modified) yeast, Acryleast™.
Farmer's Promise: RPE is Bridging the Gap Between Farmers and Shoppers with this New Brand
November 03, 2022
There are many brands that know how to grow great potatoes, onions and sweet potatoes and get them on the grocery shelf or into our favorite foods. Then what? Is blind consumption anyway to live?
Hydrite awarded One Green Globes certification for new corporate headquarters by the Green Building Initiative
October 27, 2022
Hydrite, an integrated manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and related services, has earned a Green Globes® for New Construction certification with a One Green Globes rating for its new corporate headquarters