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Strong start to potato, onion seasons for Eagle Eye Produce

Eagle Eye Produce has started its new crop shipping season from its facilities in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Reports from the field point to strong quality, good sizing and stable supplies across both potatoes and onions. With harvest under way across Idaho and the Pacific Northwest, and expected to continue through October, the season is off to a strong start.sdf

“We’re seeing great quality and sizing on our yellow, red and white onions," said Joe Ange, director of onion sales. "The weather has been great for growing onions. It stayed warm enough to keep the crop healthy without any extreme heat. Harvest kicked off a little early in Idaho and eastern Oregon and will run through September. With more supply and new warehouses shipping this season, we’re in a strong position to meet customer demand.”

“This season has shaped up well," Coleman Oswald, director of sales at Eagle Eye Produce, said of the potato crop. "Heat came after row closure, which helped hold moisture in the soil, and we’re seeing strong quality and good sizing so far. We’ve upgraded our packing lines and field technology over the last few years, and those improvements are showing up this season. They’re helping us pack more efficiently and maintain consistent quality as we head into this new crop season. Our customers can count on a steady supply of russet, red and yellow potatoes to support their year-round programs this year.”

Eagle Eye Produce offers a full range of retail and foodservice pack styles for potatoes and onions, with options for private label programs and support from a nationwide sales and marketing team. With a fully integrated approach that covers everything from roots to routes, including growing, packing and shipping, Eagle Eye is a reliable and innovative partner in the produce industry.

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