News from the IPC "Foodservice" category
May 4, 2010
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The Idaho Potato Commission’s “Stunt Tater” Shares a Daring Twist on Potato Preparation with Innovative Video Series and New Website
EAGLE, ID, May 4, 2010 – At this year’s National Restaurant Association (NRA) show, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is launching an artistically-inspired series of six potato videos hosted by Stunt Tater - the “star spud” who hails from Idaho and turns his unpredictable adventures into a variety of easily prepped potato dishes.
Feb 26, 2010
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.
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Jan 22, 2010
Idaho Potato Commission Reminds Value-Conscious Operators of Strong Potato Profits and Offers Unique, Cost-Calculating Tool
EAGLE, ID, January 22, 2010 -- It is unanimous: Foodservice operators nationwide were happy to bid farewell to 2009.
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Dec 21, 2009
Idaho Potato Commission Rewards Distributors Who Increase Their Fresh Potato Orders
EAGLE, ID, December 21, 2009 -- The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) announces “The Fresh Idaho® Potato Truckload Event,” a special foodservice distributor promotion beginning January 1 and continuing through January 31, 2010.
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Oct 11, 2009
2009 Culinary Learning Experience Scholarship Awarded to Sullivan University Student
EAGLE, ID, October 11, 2009 -- Erica Sung, student at Sullivan University in Louisville, KY, was awarded the 2009 Culinary Learning Experience Scholarship, sponsored by the Simplot Top of House Culinary Board and the Idaho Potato Commission earlier this year.
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Oct 7, 2009
Merry Mashed Potato!
EAGLE, ID, October 1, 2009 -- Traditionally, the holidays offer the opportunity for increased sales and extra revenue with the onset of office parties and festive gatherings for family and friends.
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Oct 7, 2009
Are You Spud Stumped?
According to a recent survey (February 2009), potatoes are America's favorite vegetable. With consumers watching both their waistlines and their wallets, potatoes are a nutritious and affordable menu option with limitless possibilities across flavor profiles and day parts.
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Oct 6, 2009
Simplot and Idaho Potato Commission Host "Culinary Learning Experience"
CALDWELL, IDAHO, September 2009 - Five culinary students from across the country got the experience of a lifetime when they spent three days (September 9 - 11) in Idaho visiting a trout farm, dairy and cheese farm, lamb ranch and Idaho potato fields -- courtesy of the Simplot/Idaho Potato Commission "Culinary Learning Experience."
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Oct 6, 2009
Chef Alex Stratta of Wynn Las Vegas Wins $10,000 for Meals On Wheels During Idaho Potato Commission's 'Chef Challenge' at American Wine and Food Festival
EAGLE, Idaho, Oct. 6 -- The legendary chef and philanthropist, Wolfgang Puck, and four nationally acclaimed "chef friends" partnered with the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) for the third annual IPC Chef Challenge at the American Wine &Food Festival (AWFF), held at Universal Studios in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 3.
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Aug 1, 2009
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.
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