Idaho Potato Commission

America’s Got Talent Winner, Ventriloquist and Singer Darci Lynne Chats with Petunia and the Idaho Potato Commission’s Spuddy Buddy

February 7, 2020 Idaho Potato Commission

As the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) continues to make waves with its unique marketing activations, the latest partnership with Season 12 America’s Got Talent winner Darci Lynne, a 15 year old ventriloquist and singer, promises to be one of the organization’s most popular programs yet. Darci Lynne and her puppet pal Petunia catch up with Spuddy Buddy, the IPC’s loveable mascot in celebration of Potato Lover’s Month. …

Ohio Bobcats Defeat the Nevada Wolf Pack in the 23rd Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

January 15, 2020 Idaho Potato Commission

The Ohio Bobcats defeated the Nevada Wolf Pack (30-21) on January 3, 2020 at the Famous Idaho® Potato Bowl (FIPB) with a most fitting finish — dousing head coach Frank Solich with french fries. …

The Big Idaho Potato Truck Wraps Up its Eighth Spud-Tacular Tour Across America

December 20, 2019 Idaho Potato Commission

During its cross-country trek, the 4-ton spud participated in 54 scheduled events in 50 different cities and donated $ 12,500 to 25 local non-profits through its charitable program, A Big Helping. …

Idaho Potato Lover’s Display Contest Sweepstakes to Award 7-Day Italian Adventure

November 25, 2019 Idaho Potato Commission

Retailers can savor the proven success of secondary displays when they enter the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) 2020 Idaho® Potato Lover’s Display Contest to compete for more than $150,000 in cash and prizes. …

The Idaho Potato Commission Appoints Three New Commissioners

October 30, 2019 Idaho Potato Commission

During the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) October meeting three new Commissioners were sworn in. Grower, Julie VanOrden of Garth VanOrden Farms in Pingree; processor Paul Sato from McCain Foods, USA, Inc.; and shipper Bryan Wada of Wada Farms will each serve three-year terms. Nick Blanksma of Legacy Farms and Todd Cornelison of High Country Potatoes were appointed Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively. …