Masser Family of Cos. will showcase the new Side Delights Amazables! at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Innovations trade show in Nashville, TN, Sept. 12-14. Recently launched this past March, Amazables! will be a key item in the Masser booth and will be featured in the Wall of Innovation Showcase.

Shuman Farms is partnering with the Idaho Potato Commission and Georgia Southern University Athletics to bring an appetizing new event to fans: Rooted Rivalry: Onions vs. Potatoes. 

This unique mash-up took place in Statesboro, GA, on Aug. 31 at the Eagles’ football home opener against the Boise State Broncos and celebrated two beloved root vegetables and gameday staples: sweet onions and Idaho potatoes. 

As harvest of new crop potatoes gets set to kick off, the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee is ready to promote potatoes from its grower-members with tried-and-true programs as well as some new initiatives.

Jess Bradshaw, assistant director of the Center, CO-based organization, said all indications so far point to a high-quality crop with good sizing.

After 18 years leading the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee as executive director, Jim Ehrlich will retire at the end of October.

Epic Produce Sales is heading into the Colorado potato season with hopes for a strong year.