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A look at the profile of the fresh potato buyers
Fresh potato sales increased significantly from July 2019 through June 2020, and so did the number of households buying potatoes. Eighty-eight perc... READ MORE »
Potato sales remain elevated in retail sector
Since public health restrictions for COVID-19 were put in place, potato sales at retail have been well above historical levels. This has continued thr... READ MORE »
Potato Crop Progress: Overall good weather, red potatoes slow to sell
The executive committee of Potatoes USA held a virtual meeting on July 28, during which time the members shared updates on how the 2020 potato growing... READ MORE »
Highlights from Potatoes USA’s Domestic Marketing Committee meeting
Potatoes USA, the marketing arm of the U.S. potato industry, is holding its annual summer meetings through a series of virtual events. On July ... READ MORE »
US retail sales of potatoes up 31% during first 3 months of COVID
Retail potato sales are soaring, increasing 31% in dollar sales and 32% in volume sales between March 16, 2020 and June 14, 2020, according to IRI. ... READ MORE »
COVID-19 report: Potato industry still feeling effects of foodservice shutdowns
Now three months into the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the situation remains fluid and unsettled for the potato industry and that likely wi... READ MORE »
Potatoes USA accepting nominations for 60 board seats
Potatoes USA announces nominations are now open for new board members for the 2021-24 term. The board is seeking nominees to fill a total of 60 ope... READ MORE »
Potatoes USA summer meetings moving to virtual format
Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, Potatoes USA’s summer meetings will be virtual in 2020. The original plan was to hold the meetings from Jul... READ MORE »
Retail sales of potatoes jump during January-to-March quarter
Foodservice shutdowns haven’t been good to the potato industry, there is no question about that, as nearly 60% of U.S.-grown potatoes go to foodserv... READ MORE »
Potatoes USA welcomes 27 new board members
Potatoes USA’s Annual Meeting concluded with formal board business, including the swearing in of new members, and the electing of a new Board Chairm... READ MORE »
