Retail Trends

October 18, 2018

Harvest Delites Potato Brand Launches at PMA Fresh Summit

Alsum Farms & Produce Inc. will introduce their latest brand, Harvest Delites, at the PMA Fresh Summit on October 18 - 20, 2018 in Orlando.

September 02, 2018

Rebranding Potatoes: Real Food. Real Performance

Potatoes USA has launched a video campaign on social media to boost the image of potatoes by focusing on their performance-boosting benefits

A new crop of fingerlings means... Party Potatoes are back!

September 01, 2018

A new crop of fingerlings... Yes, Party Potatoes are back!

Old Oak Farms®, RPE’s core commodity brand, is bringing excitement to the fingerling potato for the third year in a row, with Party Potatoes®.

August 23, 2018

To ease the back to school transition, Frito-Lay introduces 'snackable notes'

As kids go back to school, Frito-Lay variety packs offer parents the opportunity to add a special touch to packed lunches: parents can write or doodle directly on their chip bags

August 21, 2018

Idaho Potato Commission website redesigned

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is thrilled to announce the launch of its redesigned website with more mobile-friendly formats, scroll features, modified layouts and a load-on-demand feature.

Sustainable Food Policy Alliance intend to change US Policies on Food and Farming

July 12, 2018

Sustainable Food Policy Alliance to drive progress in US Policies on Food and Farming

Four of the largest food companies in the United States have launched the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance, a new organization focused on driving progress in public policies that shape what people eat and how it impacts their health, communities, and the planet.

July 02, 2018

European retailers Tesco and Carrefour to create strategic alliance to deal with global suppliers

The two largest European Supermarket groups, Tesco and Carrefour are announcing their intention to enter into a long-term, strategic alliance.

May 15, 2018

McCain Foods Australia launches Shake Shake oven fries

With the new Shake Shake range McCain Foods Australia takes hot potato chips from the side of the plate to the centre of attention.

May 01, 2018

Kettle Chips launches new size £1 sharing bags of its most popular flavours

This spring Kettle Foods launches in the United Kingdom a new range of price marked packs (£1 per bag) to target the growing sharing snacks market.

April 28, 2018

Merger talks between UK supermarket chains Sainsbury's and ASDA (Walmart)

Merger talks between British supermarket chains Sainsbury's and Asda are at an "advanced" stage, Sainsbury's has confirmed.

At the age of 72, Bill Skinner runs the Boston Marathon fueled by Potatoes

April 13, 2018

At Age 72, Bill Skinner runs the Boston Marathon - fueled by Potatoes

Potato Grower Bill Skinner heads to Massachusetts this weekend to compete in his second Boston Marathon – at the age of 72.

February 22, 2018

Potatoes in Retail: Albert Heyn's total overhaul of its potato display

Dutch grocery chain Albert Heyn is introducing a total overhaul of its potato display. At first glance, it may not look that different, but look closer - and you will notice that it is bold and in some aspects truly revolutionary...

December 05, 2017

McCain opens its Roastaurant to help settle the #greatroastdebate

McCain UK is opening a Roastaurant where one can sample 100,000 possible roast dinner combinations.

December 04, 2017

Aldi’s potato sales rocket in Wales

Aldi’s potato sales in Wales have risen by a third since the retailer began sales of Welsh potatoes five months ago, highlighting the popularity of homegrown produce in the country.

December 03, 2017

Whole Foods Market reveals Top Food Trends for 2018

High End Grocery Chain Whole Foods Market - now part of Amazon - named the ten most anticipated food trends for 2018

November 10, 2017

Productores e importadores de Paraguay se disputan el mercado frutihortícola

En el principal mercado de Asunción se ofrecen hortalizas nacionales y extranjeras. Los productores se quejan del contrabando y los importadores admiten que muchos productos ingresan ilegalmente, pero que en algunos lugares "se legalizan". Quién tiene la razón?

October 31, 2017

PEI Potato Growers ask: 'What does it take to grow Quality Potatoes'

The PEI Potato Industry is excited to release for the first time a thirty second commercial highlighting the industry.

October 10, 2017

Walmart says its massive online sales growth will continue next year

Walmart expects its massive growth in online sales in the United States to continue next year.

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