Latest News from the IPC

Apr 23, 2012

Idaho Potato Commission Gives Away Diamond Pendant as Part of 75th Anniversary Celebration

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) celebrated its 75th diamond anniversary this spring by giving away a brilliant one-carat diamond pendant (ARV: $3,500), the stone traditionally associated with 75th anniversaries. A two-month long sweepstakes was held on the IPC’s Facebook page, Facebook.com/famousidahopotatoes, and Paula Plunk, a substitute teacher from Bethel Springs, Tennessee, is the lucky winner.

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Mar 30, 2012

The Great Big Idaho® Potato Truck Embarks on Seven-Month Cross-Country Tour

After months of much anticipation and fanfare, the Great Big Idaho® Potato Truck officially set off on its seven-month cross-country journey following a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Idaho Governor C. L. “Butch” Otter in front of the Idaho Capitol Building.

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Mar 26, 2012

New Website from the Idaho Potato Commission Serves Up a Heaping Helping of Tater Tips, Tools and Facts

Hungry for more information on how to perfect your potato dishes? Consider your cravings satisfied with the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) new website Potato 101, an all-you-can-eat buffet of knowledge on America’s Favorite Vegetable. Contents include a brief history of the famous Idaho® potato, FAQs, nutritional benefits and an in-depth guide to storing, handling and preparing spuds.

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Mar 1, 2012

Idaho Potato Commission Celebrates Diamond Anniversary with One-Carat Diamond Giveaway for Facebook Fans

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is celebrating its diamond anniversary with one of its biggest sweepstakes ever – a chance to win a one-carat diamond solitaire pendant (ARV: $3,500). IPC Facebook fans are invited to commemorate the occasion by visiting Facebook.com/FamousIdahoPotatoes, making sure to “Like” the page and then clicking on the “Diamond Giveaway” tab to participate.

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Feb 15, 2012

Fitness Guru Denise Austin Promotes Heart Health Benefits of Idaho® Potatoes

Denise Austin, the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) long-time spokesperson, celebrated American Heart Month on behalf of the IPC with two major initiatives: a 35-city satellite media tour (SMT) and an online re-release of the IPC's national television commercial featuring her as spokesperson and a surprise ending.

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Feb 10, 2012

Dr. Andy Jensen Named Pacific Northwest Potato Regional Research Director

The three Pacific Northwest Potato Commissions, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC), the Oregon Potato Commission (OPC) and the Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) have entered into an agreement to hire a Pacific Northwest Potato Regional Research Director.
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Jan 24, 2012

Inaugural Famous Idaho® Potato Bowl Scores Big By Generating More Than 4.3 Billion Media Impressions

In the final seconds of the Famous Idaho® Potato Bowl, the Ohio University Bobcats (OU) defeated the Utah State University Aggies (USU) by a single point. While both teams played a "spudtacular" game, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) was perhaps the biggest winner, scoring more than 4.3 billion media impressions – and counting – as a result of multiple marketing initiatives that supported the college bowl game.

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Dec 21, 2011

Idaho® Potato Pancakes Perfect for Every Holiday Celebration

Whether you call them latkes, potato pancakes or boxties as they do in Ireland, Idaho® potatoes are ideal to use for the main ingredient. Their high solids content creates a pancake that's crispy on the outside and light and fluffy inside.

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Dec 14, 2011

Idaho Potato Commission Gears Up for Inaugural Famous Idaho® Potato Bowl on December 17th in Boise, Idaho

When the Utah State Aggies and the Ohio University Bobcats go head to head in the inaugural Famous Idaho® Potato Bowl, there will be no question that the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is sponsoring the "spudtacular" showdown. In the tradition of the Orange Bowl and others that recognize the importance of a state's agricultural foundation, and on the eve of its 75th anniversary year, the IPC is proud to be the title sponsor of a Bowl game in their home state.

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Dec 12, 2011

Idaho Potato Commission's Retail Display Contest to Award $150,000 in Cash, Prizes that are Music to Your Ears!

It's time for the Idaho Potato Commission's (IPC) 21st annual Potato Lover's Month Retail Display Contest. Erupting volcanoes, helmet-topped spud football teams and giant Idaho maps made of potatoes are just a few of the winning ideas that retailers have employed to drive February spud sales and earn cash prizes. This February, the IPC's longest-running and most popular promotion will offer $150,000 in cash and prizes for the nation's best retail displays featuring Idaho® potatoes. Plus, everyone who enters will automatically receive a free portable iPod docking station.

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