RPE Insights

Shoppers are open to advice

Shoppers Would Welcome Freshness and Storage Advice Consumers admit they could use help keeping produce fresh at home, storage for optimal freshness, healthy eating and…

Online ordering is gaining usage and trust!

More consumers are feeling confident ordering groceries online Online spending was up +43% from March 2020 to March 2021 Online orders increased by +12% from…

Consumers are balancing sustainability and safety

Consumers are balancing sustainability and safety When the threat of the virus has subsided, pre-COVID-19 trends toward recycling, refilling, responsibility and advanced environmentally friendly commitments…

American Blend is Back!

Bringing nutrition, convenience, flavor and versatility to everyday meals, Tasteful Selections® introduces their newest offering, American Blend. Mixing sweet and nutty flavors, the American Blend…

Proper potato storage and handling

Ease of Preparation and Satiety have Strongest Draw Attributes sought, by occasion - net - any occasion, November 2020 The three leading attributes sought in…

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Potato Market Update Russet potato demand remains steady. Pricing continues to be under pressure in Idaho with the rest of the country holding steady. Other…

Fresh recipes consumers will love.

US Online Grocery sales grew 15% in January 2021 vs. November 2020, driven largely by a 16% increase in the number of households buying online…

A quality update

Offer a taste of the familiar, with a twist Change in food priorities—what is more important? Food shoppers are more likely to say that familiarity…

Home-cooked category insights

Tap into deeper motivations to keep home meal prep cooking Changes in the frequency of cooking from scratch due to COVID-19 Even before the pandemic…

A grower partner feature

Potato Market Update Not much has changed in the russet potato market. Both pricing and demand continue to be relatively flat. All shipping areas are…

Merchandising Minute

Potato Market Update Movement in the russet potato market continues to be steady throughout all shipping regions. Unfortunately, we continue to see the foodservice segment…

Quality Information

Potato Market Update RPE has a lot of potato ads in place for the upcoming holiday. We are keeping a vigilant eye on ever-changing shopping…