Study Results on Outdoor Grilling Offer Encouraging Signs for Produce Suppliers, Retail Grocers

May 20, 2021 MountainKing Potatoes

The results of a recent study examining the impact of COVID-19 on outdoor grilling indicate this summer’s fresh produce sales may be more robust than ever as U.S. households break in the more than $4.9 billion spent in 2020 on grills, smokers, camping stoves, accessories and fuel.

Grocers Reap Benefits of New MountainKing Social Media Campaigns

May 5, 2021 MountainKing Potatoes

A series of new Facebook campaigns by MountainKing is generating impressive sales results for its smaller, baby-sized fresh potatoes as shoppers increasingly turn to social media platforms for in-home meal preparation ideas.

MountainKing’s COVID Relief Efforts Top 1.6 Million Pounds of Fresh Potatoes for Houston Food Bank

April 16, 2021 MountainKing

One year after making its first COVID-19 relief delivery to the Houston Food Bank, MountainKing has now shipped more than 1.6 million pounds of fresh potatoes to the non-profit organization dedicated to providing nutritious meals to those in need.

MountainKing Introduces Marketing Support Program for Gourmet Butter Reds

March 25, 2021 MountainKing Potatoes

As shoppers look to prepare lighter and healthier springtime dishes, MountainKing is rolling out new marketing support for its Butter Reds, one of the company’s most versatile gourmet varieties offering the cooking qualities of a red potato with the flavor of a gold.

MountainKing Rolls Out Half-Pallet Bins to Address Re-Stocking Challenges

March 1, 2021 MountainKing Potatoes

As produce managers stretch their limited staffs to stay on top of re-stocking high-velocity items, MountainKing is stepping up with a merchandising solution aimed at minimizing re-stocking time while stimulating impulse purchases of its fresh potatoes.