Posts Tagged ‘idaho’
Grower Spotlight | Reed Searle
Our latest Grower Spotlight features Reed Searle in Eastern Idaho. Reed is an integral part of our varietal potato program. When most potato farmers in Idaho were focused on russet potatoes, Reed saw an opportunity to do something different. As a true trendsetter, he focused on growing red and yellow potatoes. The risk paid off: over the years, the industry has seen the popularity of red and yellow potatoes rise thanks to growers like Reed.
Read MoreGrower Spotlight | Dylan Jones
Our latest Grower Spotlight features Dylan Jones, a potato grower and our farm manager at Eagle Eye Produce, in the thick of potato planting in Eastern Idaho. Dylan grew up in a small farming community in Eastern Idaho and has been farming his entire life. In the video, Dylan walks us through the planting process as well as how this season has been different with water concerns and intermittent weather.
Read MoreClassic Potato Salad
This Classic Potato Salad recipe is a must-have for all potato lovers at every spring & summer get-together! With a delicious creamy texture, slight tang, hint of mustard, and a little crunch, it’s the perfect pairing for just about anything you grill up!
Read MoreGrower Spotlight | Grant Ricks
Our latest Grower Spotlight features Grant Ricks. Grant started farming when he was young, and his family has been farming in the state for OVER 100 YEARS. He isn’t afraid of hard work and loves working with his family. He is proud of his heritage and proud to be an Idaho potato farmer. We are so grateful to have Grant on our team.
Read MoreGrower Spotlight | Doug Case
Our latest Grower Spotlight features Doug Case, a potato grower in Eastern Idaho. Doug is a new addition to our potato program. He is a third-generation potato farmer and has been farming for over 20 years with his family in Eastern Idaho. Doug is passionate about his work and is dedicated to feeding people all over the world. We’re so thankful to have experienced and dedicated growers like Doug on our team for what is set to be our biggest Idaho potato season yet.
Read MoreEagle Eye Produce Expands Year-Round Onion Programs
Eagle Eye Produce offers the best of both worlds: the benefits of a large company with a national logistics network paired with the customer experience of a small, multi-generational company with deep roots, according to the company’s director of melon sales, Joey Anticevich. “Our team of produce veterans has decades of experience in the melon industry, and we believe we offer the best service in the industry,” he said. “We can pack any size melon in any pack our customers are needing.”
Read MoreGood Year for Spuds in Idaho
Idaho potato grower-shippers and marketers say they have responded to the current global pandemic the best way they know how: with a good crop.
Read MoreGrower Spotlight | Rhett Ricks
We have recently had the opportunity to visit with one of our potato growers, Rhett Ricks, in Eastern Idaho. Learn more about our potato program and this growing season!
Read MoreIdaho potato sales find markets in spite of COVID-19 pandemic
Idaho potato sales are threading their way through the COVID-19 pandemic by spiking in retail stores, while recovering in the foodservice sector, marketers say.
Read MoreIdaho-grown Red Potatoes Still Available Due to Big Investments in Storage Technology
Big investments into new storage technology have allowed Eagle Eye Produce to continue to supply premium Idaho-Grown Red Potatoes while most resort to sourcing from distant growing regions.
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