RPE Insights

COVID-19 potato sales trends

Potato Market Update The russet potato market continues to be very strong. All areas are busy with plenty of holiday business. Pricing appears to be…

Prepare for the holidays

Potato Market Update The demand for russet potatoes continues to be strong. The market is experiencing a slight calm before the Thanksgiving push. Pricing remains…

A quality feature

Potato Market Update Demand for small packs of russet potatoes continues to be above average due to the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program.…

Consumers want to eat better.

Potato Market Update Movement on smaller-sized russet potatoes continues to be strong; thanks in part to the industry-wide sales to the USDA Food box Program.…

A foodservice update

Potato Market Update Minimal change in the potato market this week. We are seeing good demand on consumer packs with steady pricing. Large-size russet potatoes…

A buttery, sweet, yellow potato education

Potato Market Update Russet potato supplies look to be backing up in several growing regions. This is happening in several regions resulting in downward pressure…

Harvest is Underway!

Potato Market Update Supplies of russet potatoes appear to be backing up in some growing regions. This is happening in several regions resulting in downward…

A GOLDEN opportunity.

Potato Market Update Supplies of storage crop russet potatoes are winding down in all shipping regions. New crop russet potatoes are becoming available from growers…

COVID-19 Potato and Onion Update.

Potato Market Update Supplies of storage crop russet potatoes are winding down in all shipping regions. New crop russet potatoes are becoming available from growers…

How much do you know about onions?

Onion Market Update The demand in the onion market remains excellent. Pricing continues to trend upwards, reflecting the increased demand for all onion sizes and…

Let’s talk foodservice.

Potato Market Update Due to an uptick in the foodservice and processing categories, combined with higher than expected shrink in all remaining sheds, the russet…

RPE Insights – Merchandising feature

Potato Market Update Not much has changed in the russet potato world. Shipping areas feel comfortable that they will have enough supplies until the new…