Potato Retail Sales in the United States for the month of August is UP compared to last year

Potato Retail Sales in the United States for the month of August is up compared to last year.

From a variety perspective, Fingerlings showed the most growth, up 23%, followed by Yellows, up 13%, with both russets and reds up as well. (Courtesy: Strohauer Farms)

oktober 18, 2017

August was a great month for retail potato sales in the United States, with all categories enjoying volume growth when compared to the same four weeks a year ago.

Deli potatoes (mostly potato salad) led the charge this month with a 2.9% increase followed by; Fresh up 1.3%, Dehy up 1.0%, and Frozen and Refrigerated both up 0.3%.

This is the second consecutive month of potato retail sales growth.
 

(Click to enlarge) Performance by package size in August 2017 (Courtesy: Potatoes USA)

Performance by package size in August 2017 (Courtesy: Potatoes USA)

In the Fresh category, larger than 10 pound bags, 1-4 pound bags and 10 pound bags carried the category.
 
(Click to enlarge) Performance by form (variety type) in August 2017 (Courtesy: Potatoes USA)

Performance by form (variety type) in August 2017 (Courtesy: Potatoes USA)

From a variety perspective, Fingerlings showed the most growth, up 23%, followed by Yellows, up 13%, with both russets and reds up as well.

Potatoes USA offers a more detailed analysis of the Fresh category, please click here and for a more detailed analysis of the total store.
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