News on Potatoes in Retail from the Americas

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.
Potatoes in the market
January 28, 2024
Colombia: aumentan los precios de la papa
Los precios de la papa se disparan en Colombia debido a condiciones climáticas y problemas con el transporte carretero.
Potatoes in the market
January 22, 2024
Brasil: high prices favor the possibility of importing potatoes
Last week in Brazil, potato prices reached a high point.
Germán Palacio, president of Fedepapa
January 22, 2024
Colombia: el sector productivo llama a defender la industria nacional
Entrevista al presidente de la Federación Colombiana de Productores de Papa: "Consumir papa pero que se colombiana".
Side Delights Shares Insights that Potatoes Pay Off During the Busy Holiday Season and Beyond
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.
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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.
(L-R) Wayne Rempel CEO and President of Kroeker Farms, Winkler Mayor Henry Siemens, Kroeker's Executive Assistant Liana Fehr, and Kroeker's Chief Financial Officer Tyson Kamminga
October 19, 2023
New, larger Kroeker Farms Potato Store offers much more than potatoes
Last month, Kroeker Farms celebrated the new location of The Potato Store at 715 Circle K Drive, Winkler Manitoba, with an official ribbion cutting. According to Liana Fehr, Executive Assistant at Kroeker's, the new location gives them four times the space compared to the former location on Circle K Drive.
Nelia Alamo, IFPA exposition chair, vice president of marketing for Markon Cooperative
October 17, 2023
North American Produce sector meets in Anaheim, California at IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show
More than 1,000 exhibitors will debut their latest products and services, with a robust emphasis on technology and innovation, at The Global Produce & Floral Show, Oct. 19-21 in Anaheim, California.
Tasteful Selections® new product Potatoes Your Way
October 12, 2023
Tasteful Selections® Introducing Potatoes Your Way™ at IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show
Tasteful Selections®, a specialty potato brand from RPE LLC, continues to innovate to stay ahead of the evolving needs of retailers and consumers by introducing its new product, Potatoes Your Way™.
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Rachel Atkinson-Leach, Vice President of Brand & Category Excellence at RPE
September 18, 2023
Farmer’s Promise announces New Burbank Reserve variety
Introducing the Burbank Reserve, a remarkable gem in the world of potatoes that effortlessly marries the qualities of casual and fine-dining restaurant excellence.
Feeding America: How the Next Generation of Potato Farmers Are Leaving Their Mark
September 16, 2023
Feeding America: Introducing the Next Generation Potato Farmers
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.
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August 30, 2023
New sustainable fiber tray for potatoes introduced
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
August 06, 2023
United States Potato Retail Sales See Double-Digit Increases July 2022 – June 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
June 08, 2023
US Retail potato sales down in volume, but up in dollars spent in Q1 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
May 02, 2023
Spud sentiment in the media continues to improve
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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