Analysis: Fresh potatoes rank as top seller in fresh vegetable pounds sold
A new analysis by Potatoes USA and consumer advisory company Circana found that fresh potatoes are a popular choice of U.S. consumers, with 85% of hou... more »
New PEF technology has potato processing applications
FPS Food Process Solutions and OptiCept Technologies have launched new Pulsed Electric Field technology with potato processing applications. The Op... more »
New York potato supplier receives historic recognition
Fourth-generation fresh potato and vegetable supplier Bushwick Commission has been designated a historic business by the New York State Historic Busi... more »
Michigan potato grower dies at 86
Michigan potato grower and industry leader Larry Young died Oct. 22. He was 86. Born in Howard City, Michigan, Young began farming after graduating... more »
Michigan specialty crops receive federal funding
Twenty-three projects aimed at increasing the competitiveness of Michigan’s specialty crops have received funding from the USDA’s Specialty Crop B... more »
Proposed dietary guidelines draw mixed reaction from potato industry organization
Recommendations from the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) that propose reducing the intake of starchy vegetables have drawn the ire o... more »
Registration open for Michigan Winter Potato Conference
Registration is open for the annual Michigan Winter Potato Conference. This year’s event is set for Jan. 28-30 at the Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport ... more »
