Potato News from Northern America

FPS Food Process Solutions has been named a finalist in two categories at the 2025 BC Export Awards: Manufactured Products and Diversified Exporter. The recognition highlights the company’s innovation, global growth, and strong industry impact.

Reading Bakery Systems will host a hands-on Pretzel Training Seminar Feb 3–4, 2026 in PA, offering demos, activities, and expert guidance on pretzel production for both new and experienced makers. Limited space; registration required.

The 58th Idaho Potato Conference will be held Jan. 21–22 in Pocatello, featuring panels, research updates, a trade show and sessions on soil-borne diseases, agronomy, storage and water issues. Registration is USD 40 before Jan. 14.

Kroeker Farms announces a CEO transition: Wayne Rempel becomes Senior Advisor after decades of leadership, and COO Harwin Bouwman is appointed CEO effective Dec 1, 2025.

The Little Potato Company, the leading little potato brand in North America, has launched its third annual 'A Little Holiday Happiness Is...' campaign bringing festive convenience and joy to families during the busy holiday season.

Alongside a roasted turkey and stuffing, a traditional Thanksgiving meal in the United States usually includes sweet potatoes glazed with butter and brown sugar and topped with toasted mini marshmallows.

Sobeys has named Peak of the Market its 2024 Best Local Produce Supply Partner in Manitoba. Store managers recognized Peak for its quality, reliability, and strong relationship with Sobeys, highlighting their shared commitment to delivering fresh local produce.

November is Sweet Potato Awareness Month. It coincides with the heart of harvest season and Thanksgiving, a food-centered holiday, Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr., assistant professor of food service at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB)

Wendy’s Puerto Rico offers a unique ham-and-ranch baked potato not found in the U.S. The island’s menu also features items like Nutella Frosty and loaded fries, reflecting Wendy’s global trend of adapting creative flavors to local tastes.

Row 7 Seed Company launches its vibrant purple Starling sweet potato at East Coast Whole Foods. Developed by NC State, Starling blends creamy sweetness with rich flavor and antioxidant-packed color. It joins Row 7’s fall lineup of flavor-driven organic produce.

Idahoan Foods, one of the largest producers of dehydrated and value-added potato products in the United States, runs more than one million pounds of potatoes every day.

People rarely think of Washington when talking about potatoes. Yet much of what happens in the fields— from fertilizer prices to seed genetics— is shaped, directly or indirectly, by decisions made in the U.S. capital.

TNA Solutions showcased its tna conti-pro PEL 3 fryer, roflo HM3 conveyor and the robag 3e with auto-splice at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025. The integrated systems demonstrated higher efficiency, reduced waste and improved flexibility for snack producers.

Sweet potatoes have a long and meaningful history in the United States. Originating in Central and South America, the crop reached North America centuries ago and quickly became valued for its resilience, nutritional density, and natural sweetness.

Fox Packaging has introduced new flexible packaging options containing up to 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, strengthening its commitment to circular and sustainable packaging solutions.

Boulder Canyon and Grillo’s Pickles reunite to launch new Wavy Grillo’s Classic Dill Pickle Chips, blending bold dill, garlic, and vinegar flavors with avocado-oil-cooked wavy chips. The gluten-free, non-GMO snack debuts nationwide at Sprouts this November.

Frito-Lay to close its Orlando plant on May 9, 2026, affecting 500 jobs. The facility, open since 1965, will see production & distribution shift to larger PepsiCo sites, boosting efficiency but changing regional logistics.

EarthFresh launches Canada’s first-ever Butter Potatoes—Butter Golds, Reds, and Russets—offering naturally creamy, buttery flavor with no added butter needed. Available nationwide in sustainable packs, they redefine taste, texture, and versatility.