Idaho Falls, ID – Potandon Produce L.L.C. is pleased to announce it has become the exclusive marketing agent for the Highland Growers Cooperative and its associated packing facility Idaho Sunfresh located in Rigby, Idaho. With the addition of Highland and Idaho Sunfresh, Potandon represents six cooperatives in Idaho and nine cooperatives nationwide, with a total of 15 potato packing facilities. “We have been working with Highland and Idaho Sunfresh for the past several weeks to complete the deal and are now pleased to have the opportunity to grow our Idaho Russet Burbank potato supply base,” remarked Senior Vice President of Sales for Potandon, Dick Thomas.
The reputation of Potandon as the industry leader in marketing fresh potatoes and its history of continuous growth and innovation were key components in bringing Highland and Idaho Sunfresh into the group. One of the new Idaho Sunfresh owners, Dave Robison said, “The Highland growers are quality-driven and have an excellent reputation of putting out a great crop year after year. Our prior experience with Potandon’s processes and its staff made the decision to join them quite easy and we are looking forward to a long and prosperous relationship.” Regarding the addition, Dick Thomas further stated that, “With this added high quality supply, Potandon will be in an even stronger position to continue providing superior service to existing customers and allow us to pursue new foodservice and retail customers.”
About Potandon Produce L.L.C.
Headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Potandon Produce is the largest marketer of fresh potatoes and one of the largest marketers of fresh onions in North America. Potandon holds the exclusive licensing rights to the Green Giant® brand for fresh potatoes and onions in North America, and is able to provide year-round supply to any size retail, foodservice, or wholesale customer. Potandon is also an industry leader in food safety and in bringing innovative products to the market. Visit www.potandon.com to learn more about Potandon, and go to Potandon’s consumer website, www.klondikebrands.com, to learn more about the company’s distinctive potato varieties. To learn more about the Green Giant® Fresh program visit www.greengiantfresh.com.
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Source: Potandon Produce L.L.C.
