Tag: potatoes

Brown Bag Potatoes is changing produce.

Sustainable agriculture means many things to many growers, but as this environmentally friendly approach to farming spreads, some common themes are emerging.

The National Potato Council and a dozen state potato associations issued a letter to USDA Undersecretary of Marketing and Regulatory Services Jenny Moffitt calling on the department to work with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to develop new phytosanitary protocols to prevent the spread of potato wart from Prince Edward Island to U.S. growing areas.

What’s the best Halloween treat? You might expect most kids to say candy bars, peanut butter cups or sour gummies, but for an increasing number of trick-or-treaters across the country, the answer is none other than America’s favorite vegetable, the potato.

RPE, LLC introduces a new potato, onion, and sweet potato commodity brand – Farmer’s Promise Serving Up Confidence. The brand bridges the gap between the farmer and the consumer using an omni channel strategy - digital media, in-store merchandising, QR codes and online connections.

“We’ve got a solid team of very talented folks in the Eagle office who are all committed to building the Idaho potato brand,” said Jamey Higham, President & CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission. “Guided by the leadership of these three gentlemen, we’re poised for a very successful year.”

Northwest potato harvest continues, improving a low-supply/high demand situation from earlier this month. 

MountainKing has launched a re-brand of one of its popular, gourmet varietals with the introduction of its Butter Cream Potatoes, now available in three-pound poly mesh bags.

“With the new school year starting, everyone’s looking for nutritious, easy and affordable food,” said Chef R.J. Harvey, director of culinary at Potatoes USA and a registered dietitian. “Potatoes to the rescue! They’re a nutrient-dense vegetable at a great value, and you can cook them just about any way imaginable.”

Northwest potato supplies are struggling to meet demand as harvest is in its early stages.