MountainKing Introduces Tajín Roaster Promo Offering Free, In-Bag Sample of Popular Dry Seasoning

January 17, 2022 MountainKing Potatoes

MountainKing is spicing up several of its gourmet varieties by partnering with Tajín Clásico Seasoning to offer shoppers a free sample of the top-selling dry seasoning in 1.5 lb. bags of its Steakhouse Roasters, Baby Reds, Baby Golds and Baby Medleys.

As Shoppers Continue to Cook at Home and Increase Spending, Side Delights Potato Products Deliver on the 2022 Trends

January 13, 2022 Fresh Solutions Network,

Side Delights® kicks off the New Year with the plant-based products that shoppers seek to save time and money while reducing food waste. While cooking at home is here to stay, consumers are looking for easy to prepare foods. Recent data shows that 44 percent of consumers cooked more often in 2021 than pre-pandemic1, and with supply-chain concerns and a renewed appreciation of eating at home, the trend doesn’t appear to be going away.

New Federal Ministerial Coordinating Committee on PEI Potatoes Brings Whole-of-Government Approach to Help Farmers Affected by U.S. Trade Disruption

The Government of Canada is committed to restoring market access for PEI fresh potatoes to the United States and supporting PEI farmers impacted by trade disruptions. To that end, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, today announced the creation of the new Federal Ministerial Coordinating Committee on PEI Potatoes with the objective of enhancing coordination and collaboration across the federal government to respond to concerns and find solutions.

Decco Receives EPA Registration for Decco DMN Aerosol to Protect Potatoes While in Storage

January 10, 2022 Decco Worldwide Post-Harvest

Decco U.S. Post-Harvest, Inc. the post-harvest affiliate of UPL Limited, announces the launch of Decco DMN Aerosol at the 2022 Potato Expo in Anaheim. Decco adds the new EPA-registered product to its growing potato storage portfolio available across North America.

New ‘Loaded Fry’ Potato Dishes Fuel Significant Sales at Twin Peaks Restaurants Nationwide

January 7, 2022 Potatoes USA

A limited time offer of four different varieties of original crispy-loaded fries, boosted guest orders by 33% for Twin Peaks, one of the nation’s fastest growing top 200 chains. These new super craveable potato menu items resulted in over $5 million in incremental revenue for the brand with more than 400,000 dishes sold during the six-month launch period.