News on Potatoes in Retail

Map showing which States grow the most potatoes in the United States: grey: least, dark green: most (Courtesy: PotatoesUSA)For more details on each state - including historical data - visit United States Potato Stats
November 07, 2017
Unofficial US Potato Production Estimate for 2017: 0 to 3 percent below 2016
The USDA has provided a first - unofficial - estimate on the total potato production in the United States in its 'Vegetables and Pulses Outlook' published October 27: between 0 and 3 percent below last year
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Old potatoes dumped outside a cold store unit at Sadabad in Uttar Pradesh, India because there are no buyers...
November 05, 2017
Large amounts of potatoes remain unsold in parts of Uttar Pradesh
Many Potato farmers in South-west Uttar Pradesh (Aligarh, Hathras, Mathura, Agra, Firozabad, Etawah, Mainpuri, Kannauj and Farrukhabad) - accounting for roughly a fifth of India’s total potato production have been unable to sell all their potatoes of last season.
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The enormous diversity of ancient / native potatoes can still be seen in countries like Peru, where many of these varieties are still grown.
November 01, 2017
Analyzing the genes of ancient potatoes helps to improve future potato varieties
Examining the ancestors of the modern, North American cultivated potato has revealed a set of common genes and important genetic pathways that have helped potatoes adapt over thousands of years.
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Still picture from the new commercial highlighting the potato industry on Prince Edward Island
October 31, 2017
PEI Potato Growers ask: 'What does it take to grow Quality Potatoes'
The PEI Potato Industry is excited to release for the first time a thirty second commercial highlighting the industry.
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The majority of New Zealand's potato crop is grown for domestic consumption. Half of the potatoes are used for the production of French Fries.
October 29, 2017
New Zealand potato prices almost double in a decade
The price of potatoes in New Zealand has almost doubled in the last 10 years, according to Statistics New Zealand.
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Penn State agribusiness management students observe a potato production line during a tour of a processing facility at Sterman Masser Potato Farms (Courtesy: Penn State)
October 27, 2017
Penn State Students help Sterman Masser Potato Farms find New Potato Products
Penn State Ag Sciences students are in the trenches with Sterman Masser Potato Farms to find new and convenient potato products
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Presentación de la muestra gastronómica
October 23, 2017
La papa es el tercer cultivo en importancia en Tenerife (España)
El cultivo de la papa recupera poco a poco el protagonismo perdido en las últimas décadas. Hoy se sitúa como tercero en importancia en la isla de Tenerife, por detrás de la viña y del plátano. Así lo han expresado los organizadores de "Papeando por Tenerife - La riqueza de la papa"., una iniciativa gastronómica organizada por la Asociación de Servicios Integrales Empresarial de Canarias (ASIEC) y la Federación Empresarial Canaria de Ocio y Restaurantes (Fecao).
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Flavorables are perfect petite potatoes seasoned with bold, globally inspired seasoning blends
October 23, 2017
Fresh Solutions Network Introduces Side Delights A Cut Above and Flavorables Product Lines
The new Side Delights® Flavorables® potato product line from Fresh Solutions Network pairs fresh potatoes with bold, globally inspired seasoning blends.
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One of the key features of the biennial British Potato event is the seminar programme...
October 22, 2017
Potato Business post-Brexit a key focus during the BP2017 Seminars
One of the key features of the biennial British Potato event is the seminar programme and the approaching Brexit is of course a topic that must be front and center at an event in the United Kingdom.
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From a variety perspective, Fingerlings showed the most growth, up 23%, followed by Yellows, up 13%, with both russets and reds up as well. (Courtesy: Strohauer Farms)
October 18, 2017
Potato Retail Sales in the United States for the month of August is UP compared to last year
August was a great month for retail potato sales in the United States, with all categories enjoying volume growth when compared to the same four weeks a year ago.
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Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22 you can find RPE on the PMA Fresh Summit Convention and Expo in New Orleans, Louisiana, in booth #4669...
October 17, 2017
RPE highlights product innovations at PMA Fresh Summit Convention and Expo
What’s new in the fresh potato category? Check it out on Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22 on the PMA Fresh Summit Convention and Expo, at booth #4669 from RPE!
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Signs have been spotted at Pak'n Save informing customers of the difficulty in stocking potato chips due to the potato shortage.
October 15, 2017
Wet weather causes potato shortage in New Zealand
Stocks of the potato chips are stretched thin as New Zealand battles a nationwide potato shortage after the wet winter. UPDATE: it turns grocery stores right now have NO shortage in stocks after all...
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October 09, 2017
India needs robust cold chain supply system to increase farmers’ income, say experts
The Government of India is looking for solutions for preventing physical waste and loss of value of perishable agricultural commodities, according to agriculture experts.
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De pieper heeft het zwaar. Nederlanders zijn in vijf jaar tijd bijna 20 procent minder aardappels gaan eten.
October 09, 2017
Nederland is heel goed in friet
Op Zaterdag 7 oktober was in het Groningse Hornhuizen het Aardappelfeest, georganiseerd door vrijwilligers. Met eten, cultuur en sprekers, onder wie Jan van Hoogen.
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October 03, 2017
Tasteful Selections to introduce SteamPak Mini, a unique item to the potato category
Tasteful Selections™, a specialty potato brand from RPE Inc., is pleased to bring a new item to the potato category—introducing SteamPak Mini!
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Potatoes offered in retail in Hungary
September 30, 2017
Hungarian Potato Growers Squeezed: Low Prices AND Low Yields
Potato growers in Hungary are in a tough position as potato prices are low. On top of that, yield has been negatively affected by heat and quality is far from optimal.
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MountainKing Jumbo Russets are now available for a limited time following an impressive harvest of the company’s large-sized variety.
September 29, 2017
MountainKing announces the arrival of a plentiful harvest of its Jumbo Russets
MountainKing Jumbo Russets are now available for a limited time following an impressive harvest of the company’s large-sized variety.
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Potato Expo 2018 will feature live streaming Potato TV 'The Eye'
September 23, 2017
Potato Expo 2018 goes live with streaming potato TV 'The Eye'.
Potato Expo 2018 announces live streaming Potato TV throughout the event. Voting for the presentations on the Innovation Hub 'Main Stage' is now open.
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