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Rachel Atkinson-Leach, Vice President of Brand & Category Excellence at RPE

Farmer’s Promise announces New Burbank Reserve variety

September 18, 2023
Introducing the Burbank Reserve, a remarkable gem in the world of potatoes that effortlessly marries the qualities of casual and fine-dining restaurant excellence.
Taylor Grant, Leah Halverson and Bryan Jones: The Next Generation of Potato Farmers

Feeding America: Introducing the Next Generation Potato Farmers

September 16, 2023
A new generation of potato farmers uses cutting-edge instruments and methods to progress farms and preserve the soil for future generations all over the United States, often in unexpected areas.
The tray is not only compostable and recyclable but also oven-safe and microwaveable, said Rachel Atkinson-Leach.

New sustainable fiber tray for potatoes introduced

August 30, 2023
Tasteful Selections®, a specialty potato brand from RPE LLC, is introducing a new sustainable fiber tray with its Organic Sea Salt & Herb bite-size potatoes.
Fresh Potato Retail Sales FY23

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

August 06, 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.
Retail potato sales show, consumers spent more on spuds in Q1 2023

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

June 08, 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.
Spud sentiment in the media continues to improve

Spud sentiment in the media continues to improve

May 02, 2023
The widespread popularity of potatoes as America’s favorite vegetable naturally leads to their frequent appearance in the press. However, occasional misinformation can jeopardize the potato’s reputation.
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The Newest Easter Trend You Have to Try: Painting Potatoes

Easter Trend we HAVE to promote on PotatoPro: Painting Potatoes instead of eggs

April 07, 2023
Painting Easter potatoes? Why not? Families love their tried-and-true Easter traditions, but sometimes, you just need to scramble things up - and save some money in the process...
Cara Harbstreet Food and Nutrition Expert

Not Just Delicious! Potatoes are also Nutrition Powerhouse

February 08, 2023
It's the New Year, which means many of us are trying to eat better, save money and find more time in our day. Cara Harbstreet, registered dietitian and intuitive eating expert, recommends a kitchen hero that's a solution for it all: the potato!
Potatoes

Potatoes Can Be Part of a Healthy Diet

December 05, 2022
When we think of healthy vegetables, we don't think of potatoes, but we should. Potatoes have developed a reputation for causing weight gain and an increased risk for type 2 diabetes, but new research suggests they do not.
Retail Sales from July 1, 2018 - September 30, 2022 (USD)

US Retail Sales Soared for Potatoes July-September 2022

December 03, 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.

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