Category: retail
Little Potato company launches new flavor in microwave-ready line
The Little Potato Company has launched a new flavor in its line of microwave-ready products. A Little Homestyle Ranch, priced at $3.99 per tray, is now available
Crunching the numbers: Retail data can help increase appetite for potatoes
If you want a snapshot of potato demand in 2025, here it is: $19.9 billion in total retail sales for the calendar year and 15.3 billion pounds sold across all store segments (fresh weight equivalent), according to data compiled by market research and technology company Circana.
Study: Potato shoppers spend almost double the amount of non-potato buyers
Shoppers who buy fresh potatoes spend nearly double the amount of non-potato retail customers, according to a new study.
Utz recalls 9 varieties of potato chips over potential salmonella contamination
Utz Quality Foods has issued a voluntary recall in the U.S. of certain varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips after notification that a seasoning containing dry milk powder may contain salmonella.
Little Potato Company launches dedicated foodservice division
The Little Potato Company has launched a foodservice division with larger product sizes and sous-vide products to better support restaurant, retail and hospitality operators.
Potatoes USA culinary program events spur spud demand
From Montreal to New Orleans, Chicago to Denver, the Potatoes USA Culinary Program has been on the move, working to drive potato demand on restaurant menus, in culinary education programs and across international markets. Learn more.
Side Delights launches microwaveable petite potato line
A new line of microwaveable petite potato products from Fresh Solutions Network’s Side Delights is now shipping.
Lockwood now importing directly from Dutch equipment manufacturer
Potato equipment manufacturer Lockwood Manufacturing is now importing directly from longtime partner Struik. Learn more.
Cal-Organic Farms launches organic bite-sized potato line
Grimmway Produce Group brand Cal-Organic Farms has launched a new organic bite-sized potato line. Learn more.
Little Potato Company celebrates milestone with new logo
The Little Potato Company is kicking off a year-long 30th anniversary celebration with a new logo. Find out more.