Sweet Potatoes are a Year-Round Staple
Consumers are more aware of health benefits and how to incorporate sweet potatoes into recipes. ONLINE EXCLUSIVE Although they have dealt with some challenges, sweet… Read More
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Sweet Potatoes No Longer Just For Winter Holidays
Sweet potatoes are as sweet in August as in the Thanksgiving casserole. Originally printed in the October 2022 issue of Produce Business.
Southern Vegetables’ Stellar Reputation Moves Product
Appreciation transcends demographics, locations — even far from home. Spoiler alert: Southerners do, indeed, love their Southern vegetables. But that lovefest extends far beyond the… Read More
Georgia Grown Produce
Southern Hub For Crop Diversity Keeps Fresh Product On Shelves Nearly Year-Round. Widely known as the Peach State, Georgia produces a bounty of fruits and… Read More
New Sweet Spot For Retailers
Originally printed in the October 2018 issue of Produce Business. Increased consumer awareness drives demand for these nutritionally packed potatoes. In recent memory, the sweet… Read More
Heat Up Holiday Produce Sales
The succession of special occasion eating events during the winter months promises strong sales for stores that plan and promote. Retailers have an enormous opportunity… Read More
Sweet Potatoes Sweep the Nation
Here is a sampling of news and products making waves in the category. Ever since 1992 when the Center for Science in the Public Interest,… Read More
Sweet Potatoes Sweep The Nation
Here is a sampling of news and products making waves in the category. Ever since 1992 when the Center for Science in the Public Interest,… Read More
Value-Added Sweet Potatoes
Mann Packing Co. Inc., of Salinas, CA, is enjoying considerable success with its fresh-cut sweet potato line. “ Our fresh-cut sweet potatoes are fresh, washed,… Read More
A Dozen Ways to Grow Sweet Potato Sales
Examine a variety of methods used throughout the category to generate sales. More consumers view sweet potatoes as a nutritious and versatile staple to be… Read More