News from the IPC "Consumer" category

Oct 5, 2026

AMERICA, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU: IDAHO BRINGS WORLD’S LARGEST SERVING OF FRENCH FRIES RECORD BACK TO THE U.S.

After a 12-year journey from Idaho to Greece to India, the Guinness World Records title for the largest serving of French fries is back in potato country.

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Sep 11, 2026

The Big Idaho Potato Truck Rolls Into Eugene For Boise State–Oregon Showdown

EAGLE, Idaho, Sept. 10, 2026 — The Big Idaho Potato Truck rolled into Eugene over Labor Day weekend as the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) sponsored the season-opening matchup between Boise State and Oregon, kicking off National Potato Month on one of college football’s biggest stages.

From Friday’s crowd at Safeway to Saturday’s fourth-quarter thriller at Autzen Stadium, Idaho® potatoes brought Boise State and Oregon fans together throughout a memorable college football weekend.

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Aug 5, 2026

Americans Are Rethinking the Grocery Cart. Idaho® Potatoes Are Meeting the Moment.

EAGLE, Idaho — As grocery costs remain high and more Americans embrace home cooking, ingredient transparency and reducing food waste, they’re taking a fresh look at what belongs in their grocery carts. Today, value means more than finding the lowest price. It means choosing ingredients that can do more. Consumers are looking for foods that are nutritious, versatile, have a long shelf life and can create multiple meals throughout the week.

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Feb 13, 2026

From Field to Runway: Potato Sack Couture Kicks Off New York Fashion Week

NEW YORK, NY | February 11, 2026 — New York Fashion Week (NYFW) opened with one of its most unexpected runway moments – a couture collection fashioned entirely from burlap Idaho® potato sacks. Models strutted the Haute Potato Collection down a catwalk in NYC’s Grand Central Terminal, dazzling curious commuters while generating awareness for the No Kid Hungry campaign. 

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Jan 23, 2026

Idaho Potato Commission Says “Go Ahead, Top That Tater” with New Potato-Forward Seasoning

EAGLE, ID (January 22, 2026) — The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is introducing Top That Tater™, a new chef-inspired seasoning created to celebrate everything people love about Idaho® potatoes, from mashed and baked to fried and roasted, while exploring new, flavorful ways to keep the crop at the center of the plate.

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Nov 5, 2025

Idaho® Potatoes and the American Diabetes Association® Team Up to Bust Common Nutrition Myths

In honor of American Diabetes Month, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) have teamed up to tackle some of the most common misconceptions about one of America’s favorite foods: the potato. Idaho® Potatoes are proud to be recognized by the ADA’s Better Choices for Life program, highlighting how preparation and pairing play an important role in enjoying potatoes as part of a balanced, diabetes-friendly eating plan.

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Oct 30, 2025

Idaho Potato Commission Reinforces Authenticity With New Commercial, ‘The Astronaut’

EAGLE, Idaho (Oct. 27, 2025) — The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has launched a new television commercial, The Astronaut, designed to reinforce the value of authenticity and the trusted ‘Grown in Idaho®’ seal, which assures consumers they are purchasing genuine, top-quality Idaho® potatoes. The Astronaut illustrates IPC’s values in a lighthearted way, showing that nothing compares to genuine Idaho potatoes.

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Aug 14, 2025

Mashed Potatoes Take the Crown, But Comfort Foods Vary by Region Across America

EAGLE, Idaho (Aug. 18, 2025) - Mashed potatoes may be America’s go-to comfort potato dish, but a new survey shows that what we serve at family dinners and potlucks depends on where we live. The findings come just in time for National Potato Day, offering a snapshot of how one humble ingredient continues to bring people together in kitchens and communities nationwide.

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Jul 10, 2025

Why Chefs Choose Idaho® Russets for Fries and How to Make Them at Home

Eagle, Idaho, July 10, 2025 — French fries are the side dish that stole America’s heart, and July 11 is when they get their golden moment. To celebrate National French Fry Day, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is spotlighting what truly makes the best fry: the Idaho® Russet, trusted by chefs and home cooks alike.

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Jul 2, 2025

Idaho Reboots a Classic License Plate Celebrating State Heritage and Agriculture

EAGLE, ID – [June 4, 2025] – It’s bold. It’s black. It’s back. The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is proud to announce the return of the state’s most beloved license plate: the black-and-white “World Famous Potatoes” plate. Launching June 18, 2025, this sleek, retro design is a modern take on the iconic 1950s plate that helped put Idaho® potatoes on the map.

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