Articles tagged under: Potatoes USA
Carter to Lead Potatoes USA
Published May 16, 2023
Potatoes USA has a new board chairman, Mike Carter of Wisconsin. Leah Halverson of Grand Forks, North Dakota will co-chair the domestic marketing committee.Halverson Takes Leadership Role with Potatoes USA
Published April 19, 2022
Potatoes USA has elected its executive committee for 2022-2023. Leah Halverson of Grand Forks is co-chairing the industry outreach committee. Potatoes USA is the marketing and promotion board for the potato industry.Seeking Convenience
Published February 20, 2022
Potatoes USA President and CEO Blair Richardson has seen a convenience trend amongst consumers. "Consumers are looking for small medley potatoes, pre-packaged things and easy to use at home." The traditional bags of russet potatoes are still in demand, but…Consumers Gravitate Toward Potatoes During Pandemic
Published January 6, 2021
The shift from foodservice to retail during COVID had an impact on fresh potato demand. Consumers gravitated toward fresh potatoes due to ease and versatility. The vegetable could also be a source of comfort food. Now, Potatoes USA Chief Marketing…National Potato Council Hosts Virtual Summer Meeting
Published June 29, 2020
The National Potato Council held its virtual summer meeting last Thursday. During a potato industry and COVID-19 update, United Potato Growers of America President and CEO Mark Klompien reviewed demand and pricing for fresh red potatoes. Klompien said shipping started…Chipping Potato Provision in Phase One Deal
Published January 17, 2020
There is a potato provision included in the Phase One trade deal. According the text, USDA-APHIS and the General Administration of Customs People’s Republic of China will sign and implement phytosanitary protocol to allow U.S. fresh potato imports into China…USDA Awards More Ag Trade Promotion Funding
Published July 22, 2019
The USDA awarded $100 million to 48 organizations through the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program to help farmers and ranchers identify and access new export markets. The program is part of the $16 billion package President Trump authorized in May to…