Potato sales for U.S. growers pose interesting questions. Eighteen percent of the crop is exported, but statistics on domestic potato consumption create a mystery, according to Mike Carter, co-chair of the domestic […]
New Zealand potato boss seeks to replicate Fonterra success
New Zealand wants to replicate the success of dairy company Fonterra in commodities such as meat and horticulture. That is according to Potatoes New Zealand chief executive Champak Mehta, who spoke at […]
UK: Potato advertising campaign set to drive sales
Potato Council embarks on a high profile consumer advertising and PR drive worth £370k. Set to reach 6.9 million families, advertisements will appear in key lifestyle titles such as Grazia, Hello, Heat […]
US: Potatoes in decline?
Are potatoes in Idaho, make that the nation, in decline? A recent newspaper article claimed that the potato industry is fighting declining interest on the part of consumers. Those are fighting words […]
Australia: WA potato growers boost consumption with $1.5 million marketing campaign
Western Australia’s potato growers’ $1.5 million investment in marketing has produced a lift of 2000 tonnes in sales this past financial year. The marketing program was working to tackle consumer perceptions that […]
Australia: Potato industry push for national marketing campaign
Australians have turned their back on potatoes in favour of ‘trendier’ carbohydrates, according to an industry body. Potatoes South Australia chief executive Robbie Davis says potatoes are widely considered fattening, high in […]
UK: Farm Frites add new gluten free roast potato to range
Potato products supplier Farm Frites has introduced a new gluten-free roast potato to their range of products. The Crispy Roast Potatoes are pre-fried and take 20-25 minutes to cook from frozen.Source: www.morningadvertiser.co.ukSee […]
U.S. Potato Board partners with World Food Championships
The U.S. Potato Board has signed on as a partner to the World Food Championships for the 2014 competition in downtown Las Vegas Nov. 12-18. Those who compete in the World Recipe […]
US: Man raises over $55,000 on Kickstarter to make potato salad for the first time
Congratulations, Internet. You’ve successfully raised $55,492 so an Ohio man can make potato salad for the first time. His crowdfunding effort on the website Kickstarter closed Saturday night. It became a social […]
UK: Decline in fresh potato sales slows down
The fall in sales of fresh potatoes has slowed, according to the latest Potato Council figures. Volume sales fell 3.7% year on year in the 12 weeks ending 22 June [Kantar Worldpanel], […]
US: A federal food fight over the white potato
Millions of women with infants and children in America need food. The federal program, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (known as WIC), has provided nourishing food (milk, eggs […]
US: Potato Goodness website success
The United States Potato Board’s consumer website, PotatoGoodness.com provides all things potato to consumers — nutritional information and recipes as well as describing the different varieties of potatoes. Meredith Myers, USPB Global […]
US: Potato industry battles declining demand
The potato industry is looking at ways to meet consumer needs in order to address declining consumption trends. The industry will promote unusual sizes, shapes and colors of potatoes — and their […]
Spain: Oversupply and low consumption drive potato prices down
Castile-Leon’s potato campaign started in Salamanca three weeks ago with great difficulties due to the low prices of early potatoes in southern Spain; a product which is still stored in chambers, awaiting […]
US: Agrilife Research putting designer potatoes on the menu to boost consumption
A decline in overall potato consumption has Texas A&M AgriLife Research breeders working on “designer” spuds that meet the time constraints and unique tastes of a younger generation. Dr. Creighton Miller, AgriLife […]
Belarusian scientists develop potato drink recipe
Belarusian scientists named their fragrant and sweet potato drink “Mikola”. They say there is nothing like it in the world market. Olga Koloskova, Researcher of the Scientific and Practical Center of the […]
UK: Potato Council attempts to fight consumption decline
The Potato Council has unveiled a new report aimed at addressing declining UK consumption trends. Figures for the year to May 25 show UK potato sales suffered an 8 per cent volume decline despite a 3.8 per cent rise in the category’s value as a whole last year. Prices are also suffering and the GB weekly average price for the week to June 27 was £146.05/tonne compared with £301.94/t for the same period last year.
Source: www.farmersguardian.com
