Archive for the ‘Industry’ Category

02/26/10 - America’s Most Celebrated Chefs Compete on the Beach in The Idaho® Potato Side Dish Challenge

EAGLE, ID, February 25, 2010 — Thirteen of the nation’s most acclaimed chefs battled it out for a “good cause” at the fourth annual South Beach Wine and Food Festival’s Burger Bash hosted by the Food Network’s Rachael Ray.

Filed Under: Consumer, Foodservice, Industry

09/15/09 - Celebrate the 2009 Idaho® Potato Harvest Online!

EAGLE, ID, September 15, 2009 – This harvest season, America’s favorite potato continues to please both consumers’ waistlines and wallets with a new, interactive educational video game that offers a chance to win $10,000!

Filed Under: Consumer, Idaho Potato Harvest, Industry, Special Events

08/01/09 - Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) Debuts New Idaho-grown Varieties

August 2009, Eagle, Idaho — For decades, the IPC has primarily promoted russet Burbank potatoes. In fact, when anyone says “potato,” everyone immediately thinks Idaho.

Filed Under: Consumer, Foodservice, Industry, Retail

06/16/09 - Idaho Potato Commission and Idaho Fry Company Reach Agreement on Restaurant Name Change

EAGLE, ID, June 16, 2009 – Idaho Fry Company (IFC) today announced that it will comply with federal trademark laws and change its name to Boise Fry Company (BFC). The decision was made after a series of amicable and ongoing discussions between representatives from IFC and the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC).

Filed Under: Consumer, Foodservice, Industry

06/04/09 - The Idaho Potato Commission Addresses The Idaho Fry Company’s Name Controversy

June 4, 2009—Recently, there has been a lot of media attention and public discussion about the Idaho Fry Company’s name. The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) would like to share its side of the story and correct some of the misinformation that has been disseminated.
One of the IPC’s primary responsibilities has been to protect its certification [...]

Filed Under: Consumer, Foodservice, Industry