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September 27, 2010
R.J. Andrus of Idahoan Foods Appointed Chairman of The Idaho Potato Commission
At the annual Idaho Grower Shippers Association’s Industry Breakfast held in Sun Valley, ID, Commissioner R.J. Andrus was appointed Chairman of the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) and Commissioner Jim Tiede was appointed Vice Chairman. Both Andrus and Ti...From the archive
February 21, 2010
No more 'Would you like fries with that'
It's time to bury that negative fast-food cliché, "Would you like fries with that?" In today's restaurant world, whether it's quick service or full service, operators are finding new ways to present and flavor fries, and customers are eating...From the archive
August 31, 2009
Idaho Potato Commission promotes new Idaho Grown Potatoes
For decades, the Idaho Potato Commission has primarily promoted russet Burbank potatoes. In fact, when anyone says "potato,"everyone immediately thinks Idaho."And, the IPC works tirelessly to ensure that all consumers -- including FS professionals -- unde...From the archive
August 04, 2009
Organic Potato Production at Idaho University Kimberly Research Farm: steep learning curve
The Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides and the University of Idaho hosted an organic production field day at the Kimberly research farm in mid-July.At the Kimberly research farm, University of Idaho Researchers have dedicated an 11-acr...From the archive
July 19, 2009
SIPCO Potato Growers seek investigation of Conagra Lamb Weston
Southern Idaho potato growers filed a request with the United States Department of Justice on Friday seeking an investigation into allegations that ConAgra violated anti-trust laws.The Idaho Office of the Attorney General confirmed that it relieved, si...From the archive
May 05, 2009
The University of Idaho wants you to have richly colored potatoes, even after storage
Harvest a red, yellow or purple specialty potato and its skin color will be shiny and bright. That’s paramount, because skin quality drives buyers to put a particular potato in their shopping cart. Store that potato for a month or two, and its skin co...From the archive
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May 05, 2009
Idaho Potato Commission announces winners of the Potato Lover's Month Retail Display Contest
The most anticipated retail promotion of the year, the 2009 Potato Lover’s Month Retail Display Contest, proved to be yet another blockbuster hit for the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) with over 2,150 entries, an 11% increase in participation over 2008....From the archive
April 24, 2009
How to store potatoes at home
Potatoes live. Potatoes breathe. And because Potatoes are 80 percent water, these tubers thrive in humid locations. Take heed, consumers wondering about the best spots in your homes to store your potatoes.From the archive
April 06, 2009
Potato Prices
What is the 'right' price for potatoes for processing?In the classic model price is determined by supply and demand. Several models exist.
But the reality is even more complex.
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August 06, 2008
ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston, Ochoa Foods Announce New Joint Venture
ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston, the largest potato company in North America with annual sales exceeding $2 billion, and Ochoa Foods, a privately owned potato processing company based in Boise, Idaho, announced today that they have entered into a new joint ...From the archive
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