potatoes

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

January 13, 2022 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

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. …

Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Hosts Nationally Televised Mash Up Between the University of Wyoming and Kent State University

January 6, 2022 Idaho Potato Commission

Idaho potatoes have been the naming sponsor of America’s most exciting cold weather bowl game, the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (FIPB), for 10 years, and 2021 didn’t disappoint the fans in the stands and the two million folks who watched the high-scoring game live on ESPN.  …

Key West Resort Will Welcome Lucky Sweepstakes Winner for 2022 Idaho Potato Lovers Display Contest

December 21, 2021 The Idaho Potato Commission

It’s always summer in sun-drenched Key West, Florida, where a seven-day resort getaway for two awaits the winner of the Idaho Potato Commission’s 2022 Idaho® Potato Lovers Display Contest sweepstakes. …