Tag Archives: potatoes
IPC Celebrates National Celiac Awareness Month
In recognition of National Celiac Awareness Month in May, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has partnered with blogger Amie Valpone of “The Healthy Apple” … Continue reading
Posted in Perishables, What's New
Apples Top EWG’s Dirty Dozen
Apples top the Environmental Working Group’s annual Dirty Dozen list of most pesticide-contaminated produce, followed by strawberries, grapes and celery. Other fresh fruits and … Continue reading
Posted in News
Potandon Produce says Good-bye to its VP of Sales
Potandon Produce’s Kent Romrell, senior vice president of sales, will retire at the end of March after a career in produce spanning over 30 … Continue reading
Posted in News
IPC Launches Recipe Contest
In celebration of American Heart Month, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) launched the Heart Smart Recipe Contest with fitness guru Denise Austin and the … Continue reading
Posted in Perishables, What's New
For the love of spuds
Potato sales tend to slow down at the beginning of the year. By keeping them front and center in the produce department, retailers can … Continue reading
Posted in 2013 01 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
RPE Donates 40,000 Pounds of Potatoes
Milwaukee television station TODAY’S TMJ4 and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin teamed up on Tuesday in an effort to provide one million meals to those … Continue reading
Posted in Perishables, What's New
Utah State University Aggies Take Home The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Trophy
“The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl belongs to the Aggies” said Coach Gary Andersen as he accepted the trophy, a crystal bowl loaded with Idaho … Continue reading
Posted in Perishables, What's New
Idaho Potato Commission Gears Up for Football Season
For the third consecutive year, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) will sponsor the Boise State University (BSU) and University of Idaho (U of I) football teams. … Continue reading
Posted in News
Idaho Potatoes Star as Main Ingredient in Food Blogs Across the Country
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is collecting original Idaho potato blog posts and serving them up in a new section on its website, The … Continue reading
Posted in Perishables, What's New
Tasteful Selections To Launch Simply Amazing Sweepstakes
Tasteful Selections will be supporting the sweepstakes on its signature flavor Honey Gold bags as well as on its Ruby Sensation bags. In addition, … Continue reading
Posted in Promotions, What's New
Talking Shop with… Ralph Schwartz
The director of vendor management and value-added marketing for Potandon Produce says that much change has taken place in the produce category in recent … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 05 Article Archives, Talking Shop
Supporting the spud
When the U.S. Department of Agriculture proposed limiting the amount of potatoes that could be served in federally financed school lunches this past fall, potato growers prepared for battle. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 01 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
Potandon Wraps up its Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
Potandon Produce headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho, completed its 2011 Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA) campaign in conjunction with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). … Continue reading
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Spring in New England
To find out what is hot in the produce category this year, retailers are heading to Boston for the New England Produce Council Produce … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 04 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
Pass the potatoes
New potato varieties, smaller packages and value-added offerings are attracting a new generation of consumers. By Elizabeth Louise Hatt At one time, the typical … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 01 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
