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Cara Harbstreet Food and Nutrition Expert

februari 08, 2023

Not Just Delicious! Potatoes are also Nutrition Powerhouse

It's the New Year, which means many of us are trying to eat better, save money and find more time in our day. Cara Harbstreet, registered dietitian and intuitive eating expert, recommends a kitchen hero that's a solution for it all: the potato!

december 05, 2022

Potatoes Can Be Part of a Healthy Diet

When we think of healthy vegetables, we don't think of potatoes, but we should. Potatoes have developed a reputation for causing weight gain and an increased risk for type 2 diabetes, but new research suggests they do not.

december 03, 2022

US Retail Sales Soared for Potatoes July-September 2022

US Potato retail sales increased in dollar sales by 17.8% but decreased in volume sales by 2.1% from July - September 2022 compared to the same timeframe a year ago. Despite a small decrease in volume sales.

november 03, 2022

Farmer's Promise: RPE is Bridging the Gap Between Farmers and Shoppers with this New Brand

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?

september 30, 2022

MountainKing Potatoes Begins Re-Brand of Butter Russets as Butter Cream Potatoes

MountainKing has launched a re-brand of one of its popular, gourmet varieties with the introduction of its Butter Cream Potatoes, now available in three-pound poly mesh bags.

september 26, 2022

US Retail consumers spent more on potatoes

US Potato retail sales increased in dollar sales but decreased in volume sales from July 2021 - June 2022, compared to the same timeframe a year ago. As consumer prices increased by 10.5%, retail dollar sales increased by 5.7%.

United States Retail potato sales (value) increased in April – June 2022

augustus 27, 2022

United States Retail potato sales (value) increased in Q2 of 2022

Potato retail sales in the United States increased in dollar value and decreased slightly in volume from April - June 2022, compared to the same period in 2021. As prices increased by 13.6%, dollar sales increased by 12.6%. Volume sales decreased 0.8%.

augustus 08, 2022

Nathan Bender assumes role of President at Tasteful Selections

Nathan Bender, a 16-year agribusiness veteran and co-founder of baby potato category leader Tasteful Selections, has assumed the role of President at the organization he helped establish in 2010.

New nutrient profiling tools confirm starchy vegetables deliver comparable nutritional value as non-starchy vegetables and whole fruit

juni 16, 2022

Study: starchy vegetables deliver comparable nutritional value as non-starchy vegetables and whole fruit

A new study recently published in Frontiers in Nutrition has challenged the tendency in nutrition research to separate starchy vegetables from their non-starchy counterparts

mei 23, 2022

Just in time for summer, Tasteful Selections releases two new microwave-ready potato trays

Grilling is a highlight of summer. From brats, burgers and steak to fish, chicken or pork chops—America is grilling! And Tasteful Selections is ready to help consumers enjoy fresh potatoes all summer long.

april 05, 2022

Launching Conscious Consumption™ line of potatoes at CPMA show

Following last week’s USDA announcement that potatoes from Prince Edward Island will soon be able to resume exporting into the U.S. after a multi-month ban on exports, in turn, that should positively impact the Ontario potato market.

februari 23, 2022

Tasteful Selections Color-Changing Purple Passion Margarita Takes Center Stage for National Margarita Day

Potatoes and tequila? You read that right. Tasteful Selections' most unique potato recipe yet—The Color-Changing Purple Passion™ Margarita!

januari 25, 2022

MountainKing Introduces Tajin Roaster Promo

MountainKing is spicing up several of its gourmet varieties by partnering with Tajín Clásico Seasoning to offer shoppers a free sample of the top-selling dry seasoning in 1.5 lb. bags

december 05, 2021

World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar - 'Little Potatoes and TPS: Good Things Come in Small Packages' with Joel VanderSchaaf

The World Potato Congress is delighted to announce its December 2021 webinar featuring Joel VanderSchaaf, General Manager, Tuberosum Technologies Inc. on December 14, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard time (USA/Canada).

PEI based Salad Company, Johnston’s Encourages Canadians to Support Local PEI Potato Farmers in Response to Recent Export Ban

december 01, 2021

PEI based Salad Company Encourages Canadians to Support PEI Potato Farmers in Response to US Export Ban

With its roots firmly planted on PEI soil for over 74 years, Johnston’s Homestyle proudly supports local farmers while they face challenges during supply chain restrictions.

United States frozen potato export continued to improve

november 20, 2021

United States export of frozen potato increased by 30 percent in Q3 (YOY)

U.S. exports of frozen potato products increased by 30% for the July – September 2021 quarter compared to 2020. These increases were led by a 63% increase to Mexico

november 20, 2021

Side Delights Offers Shoppers Potato Recipes and Reasons to be Thankful This Holiday

Side Delights offers shoppers Thanksgiving potato recipes and reasons or reminders to give thanks this year. Thanksgiving is a crucial season for retailers,

november 19, 2021

Swisspatat adds a new potato variety on its 2022 list

Swisspatat adds early potato variety Colomba as a new entry to its 2022 variety list in order to strengthen the supply of early season firm-skinned, firm-cooking potatoes (green line)

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