News on Potatoes in Retail from the Americas

February 10, 2019

¿Te animarías a hacer un pan con papa?

[Sandra Casas Cano] Bueno, sé que suena raro poner papa en una preparación que no sea de comida, pero quienes hayan probado los rollos de canela saben lo ricos que son, y su masa también tiene papa! (Receta).

February 07, 2019

Florida potato harvest begins

Florida's potato harvest has kicked off and growers are happy with conditions during the growing season thus far.

February 07, 2019

World Potato Congress launches Webinar Series

The World Potato Congress (WPC) is looking to increase its networking role for the global professional potato value chain, especially during the interval between congresses.

February 05, 2019

Bob Evans Farms introduces fresh, never-frozen, pre-cooked potato wedges: 'Steamables'

Bob Evans Farms launched a new 'Steamables' line with three varieties of fresh, never frozen, pre-cooked potato wedges: Sea Salt Red Potato Wedges , Steak House Red Potato Wedges, and Garlic Red Potato Wedges.

January 27, 2019

W.P. Griffin launches Potato Cuisine Microwaveable Mini Potatoes with Spices from around the World

Potato company W.P. Griffin Inc. is launching 'Potato Cuisine' Microwaveable Mini Potatoes with selected spices from around the world: quick and convenient potato trays that take only 6 minutes to prepare in the microwave.

January 07, 2019

Tasteful Selections promotes wellness with new, yearlong Small-Bite Campaign

Great things can come in small bites, which is why Tasteful Selections®, in partnership with RPE Inc., is launching their Small-Bite Campaign.

December 11, 2018

United States Retail Potato Sales mixed

In the United States total retail potato sales for the July – September 2018 period compared to the same quarter the previous marketing year, were down -1.9% in volume but were up 1.3% in value based on a 5.0% increase in the price per pound.

November 20, 2018

A new Maine Potato Variety, the Caribou Russet, sees an increasing popularity

The Caribou Russet, a potato variety developed by the University of Maine and available since 2016, sees an increasing market

November 01, 2018

'Perfect Potato' - a new line of bite-size potatoes by Robinson Fresh and Albert Bartlett

A new potato line, the Perfect Potato™, is now available from Robinson Fresh® and Albert Bartlett.

October 30, 2018

The Little Potato Company updates packaging, look and flavours of its Microwave Ready and Oven|Grill Ready Kits

Driven by consumer feedback, The Little Potato Company's Microwave Ready and Oven|Grill Ready Kits have gotten a fresh look, more functional packaging and two delicious new flavors: Tomato Basil and Roasted Red Pepper & Onion.

October 18, 2018

Harvest Delites Potato Brand Launches at PMA Fresh Summit

Alsum Farms & Produce Inc. will introduce their latest brand, Harvest Delites, at the PMA Fresh Summit on October 18 - 20, 2018 in Orlando.

October 09, 2018

Tasteful Selections shows new branding for its bite-size potatoes at PMA Fresh Summit

Tasteful Selections announces rebrand of its full line of bite-size potatoes

October 06, 2018

PMA Fresh Summit and record setting Expo spotlight innovation

Innovation will take center stage at Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) refreshed 2018 Fresh Summit Convention and Expo when it convenes in less than two weeks in Orlando, Florida, USA.

October 05, 2018

Mercados argentinos piden prórroga para implementar el DTV-e

Son mercados abastecedores de frutas y hortalizas. Se reunieron en Buenos Aires con AFIP y Senasa para analizar la puesta en práctica del Documento de Transito Vegetal Obligatorio (DTV-e).

September 13, 2018

Tasteful Selections mini sweet potato trays now available in 6 flavors

Tasteful Selections®, a specialty potato brand from RPE Inc., has expanded its line of mini sweet potato trays to 6 flavors, covering sweet, savory and trending favorites.

September 02, 2018

Rebranding Potatoes: Real Food. Real Performance

Potatoes USA has launched a video campaign on social media to boost the image of potatoes by focusing on their performance-boosting benefits

A new crop of fingerlings means... Party Potatoes are back!

September 01, 2018

A new crop of fingerlings... Yes, Party Potatoes are back!

Old Oak Farms®, RPE’s core commodity brand, is bringing excitement to the fingerling potato for the third year in a row, with Party Potatoes®.

August 30, 2018

Jason Allen appointed as CEO of Idaho Potato Packer Mart Produce

Idaho Potato Packer The Mart Group, LLC, operating as Mart Produce, announced the appointment of Jason Allen as its new CEO effective August 23rd, replacing Brian Hansen who has acted as the Interim CEO since July 2017.

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