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U.S. Potato Exports Reach Record Value and Volume July 2022 – June 2023
August 26, 2023

United States Potato Exports Reach Record Value and Volume July 2022 – June 2023

United States potato exports reached record value and volume in the 12-month period from July 2022 – June 2023. Export values increased 19.05% to USD 2.2 billion, and export volume increased 3.85% to 3.3 million metric tons (fresh weight equivalent).
Fresh Potato Retail Sales FY23
August 06, 2023

United States Potato Retail Sales See Double-Digit Increases July 2022 – June 2023

United States retail dollar sales of potatoes increased 16.8% July 2022 – June 2023, which closed with a strong quarter (April – June 2023) that saw retail dollar sales growth of 14.5% compared to the same period last year.
US Retail potato sales down in volume, consumers spent more on spuds in Q1 2023
June 08, 2023

US Retail potato sales down in volume, but up in dollars spent in Q1 2023

Potato retail sales increased 16.0% in sales but decreased in volume by -4.4% from January - March 2023 compared to the same timeframe a year ago. Despite a decrease, volume sales remain above pre-pandemic levels.
Japan won’t accept fresh Idaho potatoes, so U.S. lawmakers are pushing for change
June 05, 2023

Japan won’t accept fresh Idaho potatoes, so US lawmakers are pushing for change

Idaho potatoes make it far into Asian markets, but Japan has yet to open its doors to the Gem State’s most famous export.
U.S. potato exports reached USD 2.1 billion in 2022
April 17, 2023

United States potato exports reached USD 2.1 billion in 2022

In 2022, United States potato exports reached a record USD 2.1 billion in sales. Compared to 2021, volume sales declined -4.2% but were higher than 2018 and 2020 (fresh weight equivalent).
Export value increases for all U.S. potato types from July – Dec. 2022
March 19, 2023

Export value increases for all US potato types from July – Dec. 2022

With international markets across the globe showing solid signs of recovery, it’s no surprise that the value of U.S. potato exports was up for all potato types July – Dec. 2022, compared with the same six months in 2021.
Potato retail sales on the rise: dollar sales increase 17.2% in Q4 2022
February 02, 2023

Potato retail sales in the United States on the rise: dollar sales increase 17.2% in Q4 2022

Potato retail sales in the United States increased in dollar value by 17.2% but decreased in volume sales by -1.3% from October – December 2022 compared to the same timeframe a year ago.
Retail Sales Soared for Potatoes July-September 2022
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.
Eagle Eye says Idaho potato crop showing high quality but smaller sizing.
October 03, 2022

Eagle Eye says Idaho potato crop showing high quality but smaller sizing

Eagle Eye Produce had been harvesting new crop potatoes for several weeks before beginning harvest for its storage supplies the week after Labor Day. While it is still too early to know the overall projection for the crop.
US Retail consumers spent more on potatoes.
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%.
National Potato Council Statement on Joint U.S.-Mexico Announcement on Potential Reopening of Mexican Market to U.S. Potatoes
April 06, 2022

National Potato Council on Joint US-Mexico Announcement on Potential Reopening of Mexican Market to US Potatoes

The National Potato Council released the following statement in response to a joint announcement by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Mexico Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development Víctor Villalobos 
American Frozen Food Institute and IRI Partner to Drive Growth for Frozen Food Manufacturers and Retailers
October 03, 2021

American Frozen Food Institute and IRI Partner to Drive Growth for Frozen Food Manufacturers and Retailers

The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and IRI® announced a new partnership to provide AFFI members with complimentary access to IRI data on frozen food performance in real-time.
UPGC Canadian Potato Crop Update June 23, 2021
June 29, 2021

Progress Potato Crop Canada: Update June 23, 2021

The potato crop in Canada is in varying stages - from emergence to touching between rows. Potato growers everywhere are optimistic for the good growing conditions needed to move this crop in its early life stages.
2020 Potato contract negotiations underway
January 07, 2020

2020 Potato contract negotiations underway

Negotiations are underway for next year’s potato grower contracts in Washington.
East Idaho Potato growers barely break even, according to University of Idaho report.
January 29, 2019

East Idaho Potato growers barely break even, according to University of Idaho report.

Idaho potato farmers are getting paid about the same amount for their spuds as they're investing in raising them, according to a University of Idaho Extension agricultural economist's report, presented during the Idaho Potato Conference.
Cavendish Farms argues that legal limits on the size of PEI family farms are too restrictive
November 03, 2018

Cavendish Farms says legal limits on the size of PEI family-owned potato farms are too restrictive

On Prince Edward Island the Lands Protection Act limits the maximum size of land a landowner or corporation can own. Robert Irving, president of processor Cavendish Farms said current limits should be doubled, so potato farmers can increase their yields.
Potatoes Annual Summary: 2017 US Potato Production Up Slightly
September 18, 2018

Potatoes Annual Summary: 2017 US Potato Production Up Slightly

Earlier this month, USDA-NASS published its annual report 'Potatoes 2017 Summary; September 2018'. The 2017 data indicate a slight increase of the total potato production in the United States compared to the previous year.
USDA buys large amount of red potatoes to increase the market price
July 02, 2018

USDA buys large amount of red potatoes to 'reduce the strain on red potato producers'

Red Potato Farmers in North Dakota and Minnesota helped out by a $3 million in purchase of red potatoes for nutrition assistance programs through U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).

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