A Fresh Easter Tradition: Decorate Potatoes for a Fun, Creative Holiday!

April 7, 2025 Potatoes USA

Potatoes USA is celebrating the growing Easter trend by painting, crafting, and cooking potatoes, proving that creativity and tradition go hand in hand. Durable, versatile, and already a pantry staple, potatoes make the perfect blank canvas for Easter fun.

Three Proven Strategies for Retailers to Promote America’s Favorite Vegetable, Potatoes

March 19, 2025 Potatoes USA 

Retailers can discover data-driven strategies to optimize potato merchandising both in-store and online by visiting Potatoes USA’s retailer resource hub.

USDA Appoints 11 Members to Potatoes USA’s Board of Directors

December 30, 2024 Potatoes USA 

The appointees include nine producer members and one public member, who will serve three-year terms that expire Feb. 28, 2028. One producer member will serve a two-year term that expires on February 28, 2027.

Fresh Potatoes Are the Foundation of 2024 Fresh Produce Sales

November 7, 2024 Potatoes USA

Fresh potatoes remain a staple in the kitchens of U.S. consumers with 85.2% of households purchasing the versatile vegetable at nearly 11 times per year. Recent sales data shows that potatoes are not only a beloved choice but also a top performer in the produce section, boasting the highest household penetration of any vegetable.

Potato Retail Sales Volume Rises in July-September 2024

November 7, 2024 Potatoes USA

U.S. retail sales volume of potatoes was up 5.4% in July–September 2024 compared to the same period last year. Every category where volume rose—including fresh potatoes, chips, frozen potatoes, refrigerated potatoes, and deli-prepared sides—saw increases of more than 5%. Total dollar sales were stable at $4.5 billion for the period (-0.2%), and consumer price declined 5.3%.