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Southwind Farms fingerling potatoes shipping, favorable market expected

With packing and shipping operation in full swing, Heyburn, ID-based Southwind Farms' fingerling potato crop looks outstanding. The company reported excellent quality, consistent sizing and good yields. Southwind expects a favorable market and consistent demand for the season.fingerl

“Since the fingerling category is small, it is difficult to estimate national supplies, but reports indicate that there has been a decrease in acreage in Colorado, which may result in decreased availability for yellow fingerlings, also known as Russian Banana fingerlings,” Robert Tominaga, Southwind Farms’ partner, said in a press release. “This will definitely have a positive impact for our market. So far, the vibe is good and our customers are eager for the new crop. We are doing our best to make sure they have access the sizes, colors, and packaging types they need.”

According to Tominaga, the market looks to be above last year. The company hopes that holds throughout the season. Fingerling potatoes continue to be on the upswing for foodservice and in-home dining. Many foodservice operations and home chefs have turned to the specialty potato for ease of preparation, plating appeal and unique flavor profile.

In an August 19, 2015 “HuffPost Taste” article, it was noted that the highly acclaimed and former White House Executive Chef Frank Ruta touts fingerling potatoes on his menu at his new restaurant, The Grill Room, located in Capella Georgetown in Washington, DC.

“We are amazed when we Google fingerling potatoes and we see endless in-home recipes and foodservice menu features,” Tominaga said in the release. “It’s exciting and we hope that professional chefs and in-home cooking enthusiasts will look to Southwind Farms for quality fingerling potatoes. With years of farming experience and dedication, we produce a crop we love and we are so fortunate that America has fallen in love with fingerling potatoes too.”

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