News on Potatoes in Retail from Northern America

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.

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.

August 28, 2018

Alsum Farms & Produce Celebrates 45 Years Of Continued Growth With Farm Field Days

Potato Grower, Packer and Shipper Alsum Farms celebrates its 45 years anniversary with Farm Field Days

August 21, 2018

Idaho Potato Commission website redesigned

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is thrilled to announce the launch of its redesigned website with more mobile-friendly formats, scroll features, modified layouts and a load-on-demand feature.

August 05, 2018

Potato Company Tasteful Selections continues to expand

Tasteful Selections, a pioneer in the growing bite-size potato category, announces another facility expansion to accommodate growing customer and consumer demand.

August 05, 2018

Retail Potato Sales United States in June: Volume Down, Value Up

According to the latest numbers provided by potatoes USA, the total volume of potatoes sold at retail in the United States was down 3.2% in June 2018 compared to June 2017, though the value did increase 1.1%.

July 30, 2018

Cavendish Farms closes Fresh Pack Facility on PEI: not enough potatoes on the island

Cavendish Farms announced today that they will close their fresh pack facility in O’Leary, Prince Edward Island due to the limited availability of potatoes on Prince Edward Island

May 30, 2018

Idaho Potato Commission appoints Ross Johnson as international marketing director

Industry veteran Ross Johnson was appointed as the new Idaho Potato Commission International Marketing Director.

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