News from the IPC "Consumer" category

Oct 2, 2006

2006 Harvest Is Strong

EAGLE, ID, October 2006 - Idaho Potato growers will harvest approximately 328,000 acres of Idaho Potatoes this year, yielding nearly 12 billion pounds. The overall appearance of the crop appears to be uniformly smooth and consistent. The extremely warm weather in early August did not have an adverse impact on the crop, in fact it may have accelerated the harvest. The Idaho Potato industry's mastery of the state's exceptional irrigation system ensures that despite high temperatures, even drought, irrigation is the primary water source and thus the crop is managed quite effectively. (Weather and other physical elements are major contributors to the "yield.")
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Oct 2, 2006

America's Favorite Fitness Expert Touts Benefits of Idaho Potatoes in Two New National Television Commercials

EAGLE, ID, September, 2006 - Just as the fall harvest season is kicking into high gear, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) prepares to launch two brand new national television commercials starring fitness icon Denise Austin. The new ads - slated to start running in cities across the country in September -- feature Denise in a relaxed gym-setting talking about all the reasons why she likes Idaho Potatoes.
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Aug 15, 2006

Sixth Annual World Potato Congress & Farm Show Comes to Idaho

EAGLE, ID, August 15, 2006 – Along with the rest of the Boise area, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is busily preparing for the Sixth World Potato Congress &Farm Show set to occur in Idaho’s capital city Aug. 20-26.
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Aug 10, 2006

The Idaho Potato Commission Set to Celebrate Harvest at Idaho Annual Spud Day in Shelley

SHELLEY, IDAHO, August 10, 2006 – The Shelley Kiwanis Club and the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) are gearing up to host an Idaho tradition – the Idaho Annual Spud Day on Saturday, September 16. The day-long event is held at Shelley City Park and will be packed with dozens of fun, potato-themed games and contests. This family-oriented, down-home affair is a popular event and it celebrates the world famous Idaho® Potato harvest, which runs from September through October.
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May 12, 2006

Idaho Potato Commission Ads Receive Top Honors

SANTA BARBARA, CA, May 12, 2006 - The Idaho Potato Commission's (IPC) recent advertising campaigns in the consumer, retail and food service arenas, in both print and television mediums, have been awarded four prestigious "Best of NAMA" awards (one national, three regional). The National Agri-Marketing Association's "Best of NAMA" awards competition recognizes excellence in creative agri-marketing communications and is a hallmark of distinction in the agricultural advertising industry.
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May 8, 2006

Self-Proclaimed "Heart Lover" Finds Unusual Heart-Shaped Spud During Potato Lover's Month!

May 8, 2006 - Idaho Potato lover, Linda Greene of Moon Township, Pennsylvania reached into her sack of America's best-loved potatoes and found a miracle potato! Formed in the shape of a perfect heart, this Idaho Potato was quite a find for this lover of all things "heart," particularly when she was informed that she found her romantic spud during Potato Lover's Month!
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Mar 16, 2006

Healthier Lifestyle Curriculum Pays Off for Iowa High School's Wrestling Team

EAGLE, IDAHO, MARCH 16, 2006 - Thanks in part to a healthy lifestyle program instituted last summer, the wrestling team at Saydel High School in Des, Moines, Iowa is busy celebrating its first wrestling conference championship in the school's history.
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Feb 15, 2006

Consumer Premium: A Free Idaho Potato Recipe Brochure

EAGLE, ID, February 15, 2006 - Attention Home Chefs of America! In honor of Potato Lover's Month (February) and National Nutrition Month (March), the Idaho Potato Commission is debuting a free?11.5" x 5"?healthy?recipe brochure.? There are a wide variety of dishes featured, covering
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Jan 17, 2006

Close Call for Spuddy Buddy

Eagle, Idaho, January 2006 - The world renowned symbol of Idaho Potatoes, Spuddy Buddy, was involved in a frightening series of events, news of which was recently released by Mexican authorities.
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Oct 30, 2005

Idaho Potato Commission's VP of Legal and Government Affairs Shows Them How It's Done in D.C.!

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 30, 2005 - When the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) announced its decision to help sponsor the 30th Annual Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) as part of its annual harvest celebration program, little did it know that one of its own would go the next step (literally, mile after mile) and actually run it! This is exactly what Patrick Kole, the IPC's VP of Legal and Government Affairs did, in X hours and XX minutes - an especially noteworthy feat considering this was the first marathon he has ever participated in.
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