Retail Trends from the United States

TikTok Sensation: Meet The Idaho Potato Worker Who Sent Fleetwood Mac Sales Soaring

October 15, 2020

Idaho Potato Worker turns into TikTok Sensation

Nathan Apodaca's truck broke down on a highway in Idaho Falls, Idaho, about 2 miles from the potato warehouse where Apodaca has worked for nearly two decades. Eager to get to work, he grabs his skateboard and a bottle of Ocean Spray's Cran-Raspberry juice.

September 17, 2020

Potandon introduces Minute Mashers: quick-and-easy shelf-stable mashed potatoes

It was just 18 months ago that Potandon Produce LLC in Idaho Falls, ID, introduced an innovative value-added potato product in the Green Giant Fresh brand called One Step … Done!

August 28, 2020

Good Health Introduces New Organic Cheese Snacks

Good Health®, a member of the Utz Quality Foods family of brands, is launching Good Health® Organic with the introduction of Baked Cheese Puffs and
Baked Cheese Fries!

July 23, 2020

US Potato Sales at Retail See 32% Increase in Volume Since March 16

Retail potato sales in the United States are soaring, increasing 31% in dollar sales and 32% in volume sales between March 16, 2020 and June 14, 2020, according to IRI.

June 10, 2020

Potato sales at retail soar in the US

Retail potato sales soar, increasing 10.4% in dollar sales and 9.3% in volume sales between July 1, 2019, and May 19, 2020, according to IRI. All potato categories across the retail store, except deli-prepared sides, increased in dollar and volume sales, according to a report by Potatoes USA.

April 27, 2020

Black Gold Farms starts Texas potato harvest soon

Black Gold Farms, Grand Forks, N.D., will start the harvest of red potatoes in Texas soon. The company will be harvesting the potatoes for about a month, starting in early May in Pearsall, Texas, according to a news release.

April 22, 2020

Side Delights Gourmet Petite Potatoes Receives US Packaging Design Award

Side Delights® recently announced its third packaging design award in five years. Graphic Design USA announced its 57th American Packaging Design Awards online today, including The Side DelightsÒ Gourmet Petite fresh potato package.

Idahoan Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes

April 13, 2020

Retail demand for dehydrated potato products skyrockets

While food manufacturers supplying to foodservice are suffering from lost revenue and layoffs, companies primarily serving retail customers are faced with exactly the opposite. One example is potato processor Idahoan Foods.

December 17, 2019

Pringles set to launch 'Rick and Morty' potato chip flavour

American potato chip brand Pringles announced an upcoming Rick & Morty-themed flavour in partnership with Adult Swim and the Super Bowl.

November 26, 2019

US Private-Brand Sales Growing twice the rate of national brands

Private-brand dollar sales grew 3.8% in 2019, twice the growth of national brands, according to an IRI Consumer Connect Survey.

October 25, 2019

Joe Don Zetzsche to lead 2019-2020 PMA Board of Directors

Anaheim, Calif. – The 2019-2020 Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Board of Directors took office October 17th during PMA’s 2019 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo in Anaheim, California, USA.

Potato Sales United States Retail Up April to June

August 01, 2019

Potato Sales in United States Retail Up from April to June

IRI sales data April through June showed success for potato sales in retail outlets in the United States, reports Potatoes USA.

April 25, 2019

Store brands outpace national brands, growing more than 40% over 5 years

An analysis of the latest Nielsen data provided by the Private Label Manufacturing Association reveals that private label dollar volume in the mass retail channel surged +41% over the last five years, compared to a gain of only +7.4% for national brands.

March 20, 2019

Potato brand Tasteful Selections inspires happiness with Small-Bite Campaign

February 26, 2019

AFFI: Frozen Food Aisle making a strong comeback

A recent research report, the Power of Frozen by the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI) examines drivers for growth in retail frozen foods.

January 31, 2019

Pringles 'flavor-stacking' back at the Super Bowl with depressed Alexa ad

Pringles made its Super Bowl debut in 2018, introducing Americans to the phenomenon 'Flavor Stacking.' This year, the Pringles brand is returning to the Big Game, showcasing a new advertisement in their 'Flavor Stacking' campaign.

January 04, 2019

Pepsico introduces Hello Goodness Snackbot to campus for snack delivery

Pepsico introduced the the Hello Goodness Snackbot, an autonomous robot made by Robby Technologies - fully stocked with better-for-you snacks and beverages - to the campus of the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California.

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.

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