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oktober 16, 2022
New study finds no association between potato consumption and elevated cardiometabolic disease risk
This latest findings show that overall diet and lifestyle mediate health outcomes associated with potato consumption, not potato preparation methods. Although potatoes are a nutrient-rich vegetable, they are often singled out as food to limit.
oktober 04, 2022
Wilcox Fresh expands its supply of Famous Idaho Potatoes by acquiring heirloom fingerling grower and shipper, Southwind Farms.
Floyd Wilcox & Sons Inc. dba Wilcox Fresh is excited to announce the acquisition of Southwind Farms located in Heyburn, ID. Wilcox Fresh was established in Rexburg, ID in 1948 by Floyd Wilcox shortly after his sons returned home from WW2. Sponsored Content
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oktober 03, 2022
RPE recognized for outstanding achievement in promoting renewable energy
The nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) on Sept. 15 presented the 2022 Green Power Leadership Awards, awarding six organizations and one individual for their roles in promoting and expanding the use of clean, renewable energy.
augustus 30, 2022
Northern Plains (US) potato crop is looking good with harvest on the horizon
The Red River Valley potato crop has overcome getting into the ground later than optimal to looking like one of the best in the last few years, said farmers and researchers who gathered at Hoverson Farms near Larimore
augustus 27, 2022
IFPA Announces New Board of Directors Slate for 2023
International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has announced the slate of new directors for the 2023 IFPA Board of Directors. The volunteer leaders will be confirmed by a ballot shared with membership and their board term will begin at the end of October.
augustus 27, 2022
United States Retail potato sales (value) increased in Q2 of 2022
Potato retail sales in the United States increased in dollar value and decreased slightly in volume from April - June 2022, compared to the same period in 2021. As prices increased by 13.6%, dollar sales increased by 12.6%. Volume sales decreased 0.8%.
augustus 22, 2022
Meet the growers leading the Potatoes USA committees
There are five Potatoes USA Board Member committees that are overseen and led by nine members of the industry. Together, with the Chair and Past Chair, these committee chairs also make up the Executive Committee. Meet the Committee Chairs...!
augustus 20, 2022
Heinz desvela la solución para disfrutar de tus patatas fritas con la cantidad de salsa que deseas
'Heinz Spoon Friez' consiste en una patata frita fabricada con la forma de una cuchara tradicional, pero de patata. El cabezal de la patata tiene una forma curvada que permite coger la cantidad deseada de salsa.
augustus 14, 2022
Potato LEAF Awards 2022-23 Scholarship to Paige Hickman
The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) awards its 2022-23 Academic Scholarship to Paige Hickman, a Ph.D. student at University of Idaho, studying plant-parasitic nematodes, insect pests, and diseases of potato.
augustus 12, 2022
Next-Generation Air Velocity Sensor for ovens promises improved accuracy
Reading Thermal, the leading brand of measurement data logging systems by Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), has announced the release of a new SCORPION® 2 Digital Air Velocity Sensor Array that offers improved accuracy