U.S. potato growers continue to ship a strong 2024 crop out of storage as the year progresses, and they anticipate an equally solid crop for 2025.
Potatoes USA of Denver, total grocery store fresh potato sales were up 3% last year to about 4.8 billion pounds. Dollar sales were down about 5%, however, to just over $4 billion.
Russet potatoes were the top-selling variety, accounting for 64% of potato sales, followed by yellow (16%), red (11%) and white (4%).
The Idaho Potato Commission of Eagle, ID describes the crop this year a “beautiful.”
Eagle Eye Produce of Idaho Falls, ID reports growing and harvest conditions were excellent. The grower/shipper wrapped up harvest faster than ever, breaking records for acres harvested per day.
The company already is planning for the upcoming 2025 crop saying it should be similar to the current one.
Eagle Eye Produce grows and packs russet, red and yellow potatoes. Norkotah russets are the top sellers followed by Burbanks. Red and yellow potatoes make up about 20% of the company’s volume.
The firm ships potatoes year-round by transitioning through key growing regions across the U.S.
Wada Farms Marketing Group of Idaho Falls, ID, offers primarily russet, red and yellow varieties.
Quality of the current storage supply remains sound, the company notes.
Wada supplies potatoes year-round due to its diverse network of growers and will soon plant its 2025 storage crop.
Volume in 2025 should be similar to the 2024 crop.
In the North Dakota/Minnesota region, red potatoes have been a favorite since they were first planted in 1946, reports the Northland Potato Growers Association, East Grand Forks, MN.
This current crop is a good with the red and yellow fresh market varieties holding up well. The current season is pretty much a mirror what the valley had last year.