Triple J Produce has a rich history in the sweet potato industry. Led by Joey and Kristi Hocutt, president and sales manager respectively of the family-run business, the company has been involved in farming for three generations.

“We’ve been involved with sweet potatoes for around 36 years,” said Tristian Perry, who is part of the Hocutt family and does crop consulting for their farms.

Few foods say autumn the way sweet potatoes do. Their taste and coloring are perfect complements to the season. While last year was a rollercoaster for the produce industry, sweet potatoes were a popular item with consumers due to their increased shelf life over other produce items. North Carolina is known for growing exceptional sweet potatoes, both by the volumes grown and the quality of the product.

Stokes Purple sweet potatoes are back in season, and it’s the ideal time to showcase these colorful tubers. Frieda’s offers eye-catching, stand-alone shippers that help consumers realize they can easily add color and flair to their holiday meal.

Few foods say autumn the way sweet potatoes do. Their taste and coloring are perfect complements to the season. While last year was a rollercoaster for the produce industry, sweet potatoes were a popular item with consumers due to their increased shelf life over other produce items. North Carolina is known for growing exceptional sweet potatoes, both by the volumes grown and the quality of the product.

The North Carolina SweetPotato Commission named FullTilt Marketing its domestic agency for marketing and public relations. FullTilt Marketing is a boutique marketing agency scaled to deliver full-service capabilities at a personal level with expertise in fresh produce, specialty foods and agriculture.

Bland Farms LLC, Battleboro Produce, Boyette Brothers Produce LLC and Sandyland Produce have announced a new partnership and sales company, Sand Candy Produce LLC. The four major sweet potato growers have partnered in Sand Candy Produce to focus on selling sweet potatoes grown in North Carolina and Georgia. With their respective packing facilities, each partner has the ability to pack bins, boxes, and bags with sizes ranging from two to 10 pounds, including shrink wrap and microwave.