Archive for 2004

12/27/04 - IDAHO POTATO COMMISSION REUNITES ORIGINAL CAST MEMBERS OF GILLIGAN’S ISLAND AT 2004 PMA

BOISE, ID, December 27, 2004 – The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is raising the stakes this year and plans to award more than $150,000 in cash and prizes as part of it’s 14th annual Potato Lovers’ Month retail display contest.

Filed Under: Retail, Special Events

12/27/04 - Attention Retailers: It’s Time to Roll Up Your Sleeves and Exercise your Creativity! Then Kick Back, Relax and Watch Your Favorite Program on Your New TV and (Potentially) Win Big Bucks!

BOISE, ID, December 27, 2004 – The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is raising the stakes this year and plans to award more than $150,000 in cash and prizes as part of it’s 14th annual Potato Lovers’ Month retail display contest.

Filed Under: Potato Lover's Month, Retail

12/27/04 - Touchdown Tater Tidbits

BSU Quarterback Jared Zabransky can throw an Idaho Potato 80 yards. It’s no wonder, considering he was raised on a potato farm.

Filed Under: Consumer

12/22/04 - ‘Tis the Season to Love Potatoes

BOISE, ID, December 22, 2004 – Need some fresh new potato ideas for Potato Lover’s Month in February? Never fear, the Idaho Potato Commission’s accordion fold recipe cards are now available. With six new tantalizing takes on the classic potato, planning an innovative menu to kick off the month-long festivities will be simple as an Idaho® Potato Torte.

Filed Under: Foodservice, Potato Lover's Month

12/17/04 - Idaho Potato Commission Announces Grand Prize Winner of Gilligan’s Island Trivia Contest at 2004 PMA

BOISE, ID, DECEMBER 17, 2004 – Sue Behrens of Roundy’s in Milwaukee, WI, and three guests will receive VIP treatment at SpudFest 2005 — including a special breakfast with SpudFest founder Dawn Wells (a.k.a. Mary Anne of the hit TV show Gilligan’s Island). In early August of next year, Behrens and her family will travel to Idaho for the four-day celebration showcasing family films and musical talent, including shorts and animations.

Filed Under: Consumer, Retail