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From traditional orange-fleshed sweetpotatoes to Japanese sweetpotatoes and even white sweetpotatoes, Morning Kiss Organic and Gold Bell say there's plenty of choices to add to holiday meals and dishes.

Gold Bell, Morning Kiss tout sweetpotatoes for Easter, holiday meals

With many different flavors and textures, the root vegetable is suited for many holiday dishes, according to the company.

The Packer Staff

Apr 02, 2025
Organics , Sweet Potatoes

RPE Canada says the O Canada Blend is ideal for roasting, boiling or adding a vibrant pop of color to any dish.

RPE Canada to unveil O Canada Blend at CPMA show

The new 24-ounce bag featuring a mix of premium potatoes is ideal for roasting, boiling or adding a vibrant pop of color to any dish, the company says.

The Packer Staff

Apr 01, 2025
Industry News , Canada , Potatoes , Produce Products

The Livingston-based California Sweetpotato Council used funds from a block grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture to dispel consumer confusion about yams versus sweetpotatoes, says Jill Damskey, the council’s associate director.

States put the spotlight on sweetpotatoes

From license plates to social media influencers, here's how marketing organizations in Mississippi, Louisiana, North Carolina and California are aiming to drive sales.

Tom Burfield

Mar 27, 2025
Sweet Potatoes , Produce Marketing , Mississippi , Louisiana , North Carolina , California

Themed merchandising displays aim to drive Easter sales

Bako Sweet says creating vibrant, impactful displays with its color-drenched bags of sweetpotatoes can draw in customers this Easter season.

The Packer Staff

Mar 19, 2025
Produce Retail , Merchandising , Sweet Potatoes

Bagged potatoes continue to outsell bulk product, grower-shippers say. Bags offer consumers convenience and value and encourage multiple potato sales at retail.

Consumers going big with bagged potatoes

Bagged potatoes accounted for 80% of dollar share in the category last year, according to Potatoes USA, and their preference for big bags is increasing.

Tom Burfield

Mar 14, 2025
Potatoes , Produce Retail , Packaging

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