America’s number one potato, the Idaho® potato, has earned another number one title: Best Agricultural Cooperative Website.
December 03, 2010
Global shortage boosts United States potato exports
Supply issues around the globe should help U.S. fresh potato exports remain strong and create opportunities for the industry.
November 30, 2010
Chris Voigt ends his 20 potato-a-day diet more than 20 pounds lighter
The head of the Washington State Potato Commission ended a self-imposed diet of potatoes-only that he said allowed him to shed more than 20 pounds in two months.
November 30, 2010
Idaho Potato Commission hires Amanda Albers as first International Marketing Manager
Following six years of unprecedented growth of Idaho® potatoes into international markets, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has hired Amanda Albers as its first International Marketing Manager
November 29, 2010
Chris Voigt's Potato diet almost over
The Potato Man proudly lined up a bunch of them on a counter in his family's kitchen: a really nice assortment of russets that, in the next days, would end up in his belly.
November 28, 2010
Spudman interviews Frank Muir
In their series of interviews with key people in the US potato industry, Spudman interviewed Frank Muir.
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November 19, 2010
Potato Production Canada harvest 2010 down 4%
The preliminary production estimate for the 2010 Canadian potato crop is 97,279,000 hundredweights (4 412 575 tonnes).
November 17, 2010
Potatoes account for 44% of all carbs on independent restaurant menu's
On independent restaurant menus, potatoes of all kinds account for 44% of all carbs, according to MenuMine.
November 08, 2010
Canadian Horticultural Council appoints new VP for potato section
Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) Potato Committee Chair Keith Kuhl announced recently that Mark Drouin has been named Vice President, Potatoes effective October 19, 2010.
November 03, 2010
Potato growers in the US finished digging
Potato growers across the United States appear to have finished digging the 2010 crop, but a few potatoes remain in the ground on Canada's Prince Edward Island.
October 28, 2010
A normal PEI potato crop looks good after past couple of years
After two straight subpar autumns, potato growers on Prince Edward Island, Canada, are breathing a sigh of relief that 2010 has gone so well.
October 27, 2010
USPB Retail Marketing Program Receives Major Industry Award, Again
For the seventh year running, Progressive Grocer magazine, a nationally acclaimed grocery and supermarket trade publication, has recognized the United States Potato Board’s (USPB’s) Retail Marketing Program
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October 26, 2010
PEI potato farmers optimistic about potato prices
Prince Edward Island's potato harvest is almost complete for the year and producers in the province say they're optimistic about prices.
October 26, 2010
USPB spurs sales of frozen potato products in Mexico despite retaliatory tariff
International marketing programs like those of the United States Potato Board (USPB) aim to increase export sales for US potato growers, but they serve a valuable purpose during a market downturn as well
October 21, 2010
British Columbia maintains potato import duty for another five year
Canada will continue to impose anti-dumping duties on a large share of U.S. fresh-packed potatoes that enter British Columbia.
October 21, 2010
60 days, 1200 potatoes
Got a favorite food? Something you love so much, it's almost like a belief? Chances are your fanaticism still won't hold a candle to that of Chris Voigt.
October 21, 2010
Canada: PEI potato harvest winding down
An estimated 80 per cent of the potato crop from Western P.E.I. is already in storage, says Bill MacKendrick from the West Prince Department of Agriculture office.
October 19, 2010
Idaho Potato Commission’s “Comic Book” Retail Ad Campaign Is Back In Full Force
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) launched the newest installment of its award-winning, “Comic Book” advertising campaign featuring a brand new cast of characters, The Idaho® Potato Field Force.