Potatoes: Powerful Produce for Inflationary Times
Originally printed in the October 2022 issue of Produce Business. Rising food costs are not only affecting retail sales, but they are also having an… Read More
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10 Strategies For Soaring Potato Sales
A broad potato assortment and an appreciation of the potato’s value in tough times pave the path for greater sales. Originally printed in the September… Read More
San Luis Valley Potatoes: Closer to Markets and Hard on Pests
This unique region makes Colorado second only to Idaho in fresh market potatoes.
If You Market Them Right, Shoppers Dig Potatoes
Retailers can use colors, size, signs and social media to get more spuds in the shopping cart. Originally printed in the September 2021 issue of… Read More
Finding Those Potato Moments
Originally printed in the September 2021 issue of Produce Business. I was in North Dakota recently visiting family up and down the Red River Valley… Read More
Produce on the Menu: What Produce Items Do Chefs Love?
It’s no secret chefs love produce. I reached out to my nationwide network to ask what produce item they most love right now and why…. Read More
Challenges & Opportunities To Sell More Value-Added Potatoes
Though a small niche in the category, potatoes sold as microwaveable, steamable, seasoned, etc., appeal to the convenience-minded consumers. Originally printed in the February 2021… Read More
Potatoes and Onions: Pandemic Powerhouse
Originally printed in the December 2020 issue of Produce Business. Merchandising these two leading sellers helps move other store staples. During the pandemic, staples are… Read More
9 Ways To Sell More Spuds Year-Round
Originally printed in the September 2020 issue of Produce Business. Whether it is caused by pandemic-buying or the increase in varieties and sizes, there’s been… Read More
Tasty, Convenience Potatoes Reinvigorate Fresh Consumption
Originally printed in the February 2020 issue of Produce Business. Millennials and young families driving rise in value-added sales, preferring microwave-ready format above all.