Tag: sweet potatoes

On the heels of Thanksgiving, the unofficial sweetpotato eating holiday, The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission, is reporting a smaller annual yield despite a slight increase in acreage after a challenging growing and harvest season.

Bako Sweet’s 3 lb. mesh bags are a holiday favorite, offering just the right amount for casseroles and family dishes.

RPE, a trusted leader in the fresh produce industry, is excited to announce the launch of its new comprehensive sweet potato program, tailored to meet growing market demands while maximizing efficiency for retail partners.

The tropics are heating up, with a strong likelihood that PTC 6 will develop into a tropical storm or hurricane later this week. Heavy rainfall is anticipated for parts of the Gulf Coast, including Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana.

Bako Sweet is thrilled to announce a range of exciting summer opportunities for retailers, building on the momentum and feedback from OPS and Foodservice.

Johnny Barnes, President of the American Sweet Potato Marketing Institute (ASPMI), announced today that Jeff Smutny has joined ASPMI as Executive Director. 

The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission, made up of 300 sweetpotato growers along with packers, processors, and business associates celebrated National Sweetpotato Month with an influencer campaign and mat release launch.

California has turned into a real-life snow globe. Up to ten feet of snow is expected in parts of the Sierras. Although the late winter storm will impact logistics throughout the state for a few days, the snowpack and rain will only benefit the industry in the dry season.

The purple sweet potato chosen as Vegetable of the Year 2024, handpicked by an expert panel in celebration of Veganuary

The promotion is a tribute to the Hispanic community whose vibrant cultures and traditions have intertwined with sweetpotatoes from both a cultivation as well as culinary cuisine throughout much of history.