Unearthing Opportunities in Fresh Potato Retail Sales

May 9, 2024 Potatoes USA

While fresh potatoes are the number three seller in produce department dollar sales[1], retail analysts suggest there is still substantial opportunity for growth. To help grocers seize potatoes’ full potential, Potatoes USA has released a new educational series filled with fresh data and actionable recommendations.

Potato Retail Sales Remained Strong for the Quarter July 2023 – September 2023

November 15, 2023 Potatoes USA

Potato retail sales remained strong for the quarter from July to September 2023, up 9.5% from the same period a year ago. All categories of potatoes saw increases in dollar sales.

Potato Retail Sales Increase Quarter 3 Of Marketing Year 2020

May 8, 2020 Potatoes USA

IRI data for the third quarter of the marketing year (January – March 2020) showed growth in both dollars and volume for total potato sales at retail. Total dollar sales increased by 15.5% and volume increased by 15%.

Potato Retail Sales for Calendar Year 2019

February 27, 2020 Potatoes USA

IRI data for the calendar year 2019 (January through December 2019) showed success with dollars and volume sales for total potato sales at retail.

Potato Retail Sales Steady for Q2

February 4, 2020 Potatoes USA

IRI data for the second quarter of the marketing year (October through December 2019) showed success with dollars and a decline in volume for total potato sales at retail.