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Potatoes USA

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Potatoes USA is the nation’s potato marketing organization. Potatoes USA is the new (dba) name for the National Potato Promotion Board, that prior to March 2016 was doing business as (dba) the United States Potato Board (USPB).

The organisation is the central organizing force in implementing programs that will increase demand for potatoes.

The USPB provides the ideas, information, tools and inspiration for the industry to unite in achieving common goals.

Established in 1971, the USPB now represents more than 2,500 US potato growers and handlers and is the largest vegetable commodity board in the United States.
 

 

Anchored by a strong foundation of market and consumer research and analysis, the USPB domestic and international potato marketing programs include: advertising, nutrition science, public relations, retail and foodservice marketing, and issues management.

Whether the potato is grown for fresh, frozen, chip, dehydrated or seed use, the USPB is dedicated to positioning potatoes as a nutrition powerhouse—truly, goodness unearthed.

The USPB runs multiple websites, each targeting a different audience:

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Study: Best Hope for Potassium and Fiber Missing in Children's Diets is the One Vegetable They're Least Likely to Ignore: Potatoes
February 17, 2016

Best Hope for Potassium & Fiber Missing in Kids Diets is the Vegetable They're Least Likely to Ignore: Potato

U.S. children are not consuming enough vegetables, resulting in an inadequate intake of key nutrients, including potassium and dietary fiber, which are important for growth, development and overall health.
US Potato Board launches Spud Nation™ Food Truck Venture
January 27, 2016

US Potato Board launches Spud Nation™ Food Truck Venture

The United States Potato Board (USPB) unveiled its first Spud Nation™ Food Truck at POTATO EXPO 2016, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is an entirely new, proactive and aggressive demand-building approach for potatoes.
Potato Nutrition ABC - brought to you by the United States Potato Board
September 01, 2015

Potato Nutrition ABC - brought to you by the United States Potato Board

Just in time for the back to school season, here is your A to Z guide on potato nutrition, brought to you by the United States Potato Board.
US Potato Board Launches 'Potatoes Raise The Bar' Program
August 25, 2015

US Potato Board Launches 'Potatoes Raise The Bar' Program

The United States Potato Board (USPB) School Nutrition Program has officially launched to reach the 55.5 million strong, and growing, school students who are part of the “Salad Generation.”