More and more, consumers are ignoring the 10-pound bags of red potatoes and instead picking up smaller, more convenient sizes, grower-shippers say.
The smallest pack is the individually wrapped microwaveable 8-ounce red baker from Campbell Farms, Grafton, N.D., which the company began selling last year.
Now, Campbell Farms also has a new grab-and-bake 5-pound mesh and film bag with a handle for red potatoes. The pack is designed to get consumers to try baking red potatoes.
Although consumers typically buy russets for baking, Tom Campbell, co-owner and sales manager of Campbell Farms, said red potatoes more moist. The bags are designed to educate buyers about baking reds. They also take advantage of consumer preference for small packages.
“Generally there is a trend to smaller bags,” Campbell said.
Paul Dolan, general manager of Associated Potato Growers Inc., Grand Forks, N.D., also said the trend is toward more 3- and 5-pound bags and fewer 10-pound bags.
Trend to smaller size potato packages, River valley potato packers find
![Trend to smaller size potato packages, River valley potato packers find Trend to smaller size potato packages, River valley potato packers find](https://media.potatopro.com/potato_packages_campbell_farms.jpg?width=1200&height=743&crop=smart&mode=crop)
¿Te gustaría recibir noticias como esta por correo electrónico? ¡Únete y suscríbete!
Únete a nuestra Telegrama ¡Canal para actualizaciones periódicas!
Noticias relacionadas
![Make a difference to children who would otherwise go without a decent education. Make a difference to children who would otherwise go without a decent education.](https://media.potatopro.com/stella-the-foundation-1200.jpg?width=600&height=357&crop=center&mode=crop)
Junio 30, 2024
TNA announces 'Packed with Purpose' initiative to support children’s education in disadvantaged communities
![An upgraded production line at Preziosi Food, featuring TNA solutions' state-of-the-art pellet frying system, significantly boosts snack output, achieving a remarkable 76% increase in production capacity. An upgraded production line at Preziosi Food, featuring TNA solutions' state-of-the-art pellet frying system, significantly boosts snack output, achieving a remarkable 76% increase in production capacity.](https://media.potatopro.com/tna-solutions-preziosi-small-2400.jpg?width=600&height=357&crop=center&mode=crop)
Junio 25, 2024