Idaho Potato Lovers Sweepstakes Winner Will Discover Enchantment at Legendary Bahamas Resort

December 7, 2022 Idaho Potato Commission

The mythical island of Atlantis may have sunk beneath the sea forever, but its namesake Bahamas resort will offer fun in the sun for the lucky random winner of the 2023 Idaho® Potato Lovers Display Contest sponsored by the Idaho Potato Commission.

The Idaho Potato Commission Appoints Two New Commissioners

November 3, 2022 Idaho Potato Commission

During the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) October meeting, two new Commissioners representing the grower and shipper industries were sworn in. Daren Bitter of Bittersweet Farms and Brian Jones of Sun Valley Potatoes will each serve three-year terms. Commissioners Bryan Wada and Paul Saito were sworn in for their second terms and now serve as Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively.

New Hire and Promotions at the Idaho Potato Commission

October 20, 2022 Idaho Potato Commission

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) recently announced the addition of Sam Eaton as the new Vice President of Legal and Government Affairs. The former Director of Policy and Counsel for Governor Brad Little of Idaho will primarily manage the IPC’s government affairs at the federal, state and local levels, direct the IPC’s trademark licensing, and provide legal and regulatory advice to the Commission.

Foodservice Distributors and Operators, Retailers and Social Media Influencers Get Dirty Digging Spuds During the Annual Idaho Potato Harvest Tour

October 12, 2022 Idaho Potato Commission

For three days, foodservice distributors and operators, retailers, and social media influencers from across the county rolled up their sleeves and experienced Idaho during its busiest season – the Idaho potato harvest.

Show Stoppers: Retailers Shine in 31st Annual Idaho Potato Lovers Display Contest

Retailers across the country took home more than $150,000 in cash and prizes for their winning entries in this year’s Idaho® Potato Lovers Display Contest. And IPC reports that test stores with secondary displays of Idaho russets deliver a nearly 10 times growth advantage, while comparison stores with no secondary display achieve an average category growth of only 2.5 percent.