News on Potatoes in Retail from Northern America

From Fields to Family: Juan Martinez's Journey in Agriculture
October 12, 2024

From Fields to Family: Juan Martinez's Journey in Agriculture

When Juan Martinez was in high school, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do in life, but he knew he liked working with his dad on their farm.
RPE, LLC to Showcase Innovative Culinary Experience at Global Produce & Floral Show
October 09, 2024

RPE LLC to Showcase Innovative Culinary Experience at Global Produce and Floral Show

This year, RPE is set to wow attendees with an extraordinary culinary experience prepared by Certified Research Chef Chris McAdams, highlighting the company’s commitment to innovation and quality in the fresh produce industry.
EarthFresh Farms announces the acquisition of Mountain King Potatoes.
September 26, 2024

EarthFresh Farms announces the acquisition of Mountain King Potatoes

EarthFresh Farms has announced the purchase of Mountain King Potatoes, effective September 25, 2024. Established in 1963, EarthFresh is a North American produce company that specializes in potatoes, carrots and onions.
Kathy Sponheim, Co-Owner of Michael Family Farms
September 17, 2024

Michael Family Farms Supplies Potatoes Year-Round and Advocates for Children's Nutrition

Kathy Sponheim, a fourth-generation potato farmer, grew up around vegetables and found a passion for agriculture at an early age. When she was young, her dad said that she had to work somewhere else for at least two years before she could work on the family farm.
SiftAI® Smart Table: Multifunctional Quality Control System for Potato Packers and Processors
September 16, 2024

New AI-Based Inspection System Brings Profitability to Potato Packers and Processors

Food processors know that foreign objects and inaccurate quality grading is cutting into profits. To fix this, they have tried X-ray detection, metal detection, vision inspection systems, and large teams of human inspectors, yet success has been limited.
Potatoes USA Recognized with Gold MyPlate Champion Achievement
September 08, 2024

Potatoes USA Recognized with Gold MyPlate Champion Achievement

The MyPlate National Strategic Partner Team recently recognized Potatoes USA with the Gold MyPlate Champion Achievement for actively participating in the MyPlate national strategic partnership and promoting MyPlate to important audiences.
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Potato Grading: Consistent Product Quality at Wada Farms
June 16, 2024

Wada Farms surpasses its ROI in the very first year using optical grading technology for its potatoes

Kip Yeates, Vice President of Fresh Operations at potato company Wada Farms, highlights the success of their partnership with Ellips in enhancing potato grading efficiency and quality consistency, exceeding initial expectations and paving the way for future advancements in AI-driven grading technology.
The Little Potato Company's new facility in Alberta
May 06, 2024

The Little Potato Company Ltd. unveils innovative packaging facility in Alberta

The Little Potato Company, North America's leader in little potatoes, celebrated the grand opening of its innovative, sustainable potato packaging facility in Nisku, Alberta. 
Potato Museum with antique equipment at Schroeder's Farms
May 01, 2024

Patience, Persistence, Adaptability: The Schroeder Family’s Five Generations of Farming Legacy at Schroeder Brother’s Farms

The Schroeder Brother’s Farms in Antigo, Wisconsin, founded by Eric Schroeder’s family in 1879, has been around long enough to have its own potato museum on site.
OC Schulz & Sons - Potato Grading with high speed and consistent quality
April 29, 2024

How North Dakota based potato packer O.C. Schulz & Sons keeps its customers happy

'The customer is always right', that’s the motto of potato packer O.C. Schulz & Sons. This North Dakota company understands the importance of customer satisfaction and the act on it
RPE exhibits for the first time at CPMA
April 23, 2024

Potato company RPE exhibits for the first time at CPMA in Canada

North American potato industry leader RPE LLC., a reliable year-round supplier of russet, red and yellow commodity and baby potatoes, will be a proud first-time exhibitor April 23-25 at CPMA in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Roasted baby potatoes
April 21, 2024

Turn up the heat this summer with unique potato offerings

From backyard BBQs to campfire cook outs, potatoes should be the MVP of summer time outdoor cooking adventures. They are versatile, delicious, easy to prepare, and the perfect complement to any summer dish.
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The Little Potato Company launched its spring campaign: 'The Little Springtime Campaign and Sweepstakes.'
April 18, 2024

The Little Potato Company launched its spring campaign: 'The Little Springtime Campaign and Sweepstakes.'

The Little Potato Company is putting a little spring in families’ meals and pantries with 'The Little Springtime Campaign and Sweepstakes.'
Pioneer Potatoes Potato Grading Technology Smaller-scale Farm with Big Grading Results
April 18, 2024

Smaller-scale grower Pioneer Potatoes achieves big results with grading technology

Pioneer Potatoes understands the fundamentals of effectiveness and efficiency in grading and provisioning potatoes.
Side Delights offers a variety of choices of nutritious, economical potato products
November 23, 2023

Side Delights Shares Insights that Potatoes Pay Off During the Busy Holiday Season and Beyond

Side Delights shares insights on the retailer benefits of incremental potato sales through the holiday shopping season and beyond.
LAY’S® and Matt James Celebrate Friendsgiving with Mashed Potatoes Made from Lay’s Potato Chips.
November 09, 2023

LAY'S® and Matt James Celebrate Friendsgiving with Mashed Potatoes Made from Lay's Potato Chips

Friendsgiving season is here and Lay's® – America's favorite potato chip – is central to the dinner table with the brand's spin on the viral cooking hack turning Lay's potato chips into a favorite side dish: mashed potatoes.
The Little Potato Company spreads a little holiday happiness with new campaign.
November 02, 2023

The Little Potato Company spreads a little holiday happiness with new campaign.

The Little Potato Company, the number one Creamer potato company in North America, is making the holiday season even brighter with its A Little Holiday Happiness Is…' campaign.
There’s a New Type of Potato in Stores That’s So Creamy You Don’t Even Need Butter
October 30, 2023

New Organic Potato brand available at Whole Foods in the North-East United States: Upstate Abundance

If you’re looking to up your potato game this holiday season, you’re in luck. There’s a new potato variety in town, and it’s said to be so creamy that you don’t need to add butter, cream, or anything else to dress it up - it’s delicious right from the field.

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