Potato Retail Sales See Double-Digit Increases July 2022 – June 2023

August 4, 2023 Potatoes USA

U.S. retail dollar sales of potatoes increased 16.8% July 2022 – June 2023, which closed with a strong quarter (April – June 2023) that saw retail dollar sales growth of 14.5% compared to the same period last year . Dollar sales reached $16.9 billion for the 52-week period, the highest in five years. Although volume sales were down for the year (-2.6%) and the quarter (-3.3 %), they remain 2.5% above pre-pandemic levels.

Retail Potato Sales Show, Consumers Spent More on Spuds in Q1 2023

June 7, 2023 Potatoes USA

Potato retail sales increased 16.0% in sales but decreased in volume by -4.4% from January – March 2023 compared to the same timeframe a year ago. Despite a decrease, volume sales remain above pre-pandemic le

Nationwide Survey Found America’s Tastebuds for Spuds Varied by Region

May 22, 2023 Potatoes USA

We can all agree that potatoes are America’s favorite vegetable, but a recent Potatoes USA survey investigated different regions’ preferred, nutritious ways to eat the mighty spud.

Potatoes USA Announces New Chairman, Mike Carter, to lead through 2023-2024

May 11, 2023 Potatoes USA

Potatoes USA, the marketing and promotion Board for the potato industry, elected new leadership during its Annual Meeting on March 15, 2023. Mike Carter of Rosholt, Wisconsin, was named Chairman of the Board, leading the organization and the Executive Committee through 2023-2024.

USDA Swears in 32 Members to Potatoes USA’s Board of Directors

April 4, 2023 Potatoes USA

On March 14, 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture conducted a swearing-in ceremony for 30 producer members and two importers to join the Potatoes USA Board of Directors during its Annual Meeting.