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Individually wrapped, microwave-ready potatoes drive convenience, trade-up, and incremental rings Newport Beach, CA (April 13, 2026) — Side Delights® announces a fast, fresh way to jump on the newest/oldest global potato trend with no cleaning or peeling required. Triple-washed and ready to microwave in its own wrapper, shelf-stable Side Delights®Bakeables® makes baked potato preparation even easier as consumers seek creative ways to transform America’s favorite side dish into the star of the table. A recent New York Times headline, “What Are Jacket Potatoes, and Why Are the English Waiting Hours for Them?” credited the culinary comeback of the...
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Microwave-ready petite potatoes paired with Spiceology® seasonings deliver fast, flavor-forward side dishes Newport Beach, CA (March 2, 2026) — Side Delights® announced the launch of Flavorables®, a new value-added petite potato line designed to meet growing consumer demand for quick, convenient, and flavorful side dishes. Flavorables® pairs one pound of petite potatoes with premium dry seasoning blends from Spiceology®, creating a complete, microwave-ready side dish in just five minutes. “Flavorables® was created to make potatoes quicker to prepare while delivering the bold flavors consumers are seeking on restaurant menus,” said Kathleen Triou, President...
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Newport Beach, CA (February 9, 2026) — Basin Gold Cooperative, Masser Family of Companies, and Michael Family Farms invite retail buyers to Booth #123 at SEPC Southern Exposure 2026 (February 26–March 1, Orlando World Center Marriott) to experience the official launch of Flavorables®, a value-added potato innovation built to drive trade-up, shopper trial, and repeat purchase. Flavorables will also be featured in the show’s Bright Ideas Fresh Arrivals Showcase. Flavorables pairs premium petite yellow potatoes with pre-portioned, chef-crafted Spiceology seasoning blends. The blends amplify the natural flavor of petite potatoes while leveraging...
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Potatoes help retailers drive incremental holiday sales across departments Newport Beach, CA (December 15, 2025) – As consumers selectively splurge on premium items like Champagne for New Year’s celebrations, Side Delights® is helping retailers build bigger baskets by pairing those purchases with high-value, versatile potatoes. Potatoes are increasingly featured as an elegant foundation for New Year’s menus, from homemade potato chips and smashed potatoes to shareable roasted appetizers designed to complement sparkling or still wines, like The Today Show’s potato filling with crème fraîche, parsley, and trout caviar in a crispy...
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Buffet-friendly recipes accommodate larger groups and encourage larger purchases and incremental sales Newport Beach, CA (December 8, 2025) – Side Delights® is tapping into a fast-growing consumer trend this season:  Southern-style Christmas buffets that feed a crowd and inspire bigger shopping baskets. With more shoppers hosting large, casual gatherings, retailers have an opportunity to merchandise potatoes and complementary ingredients in a way that increases both volume and cross-category sales. Southern buffet traditions—long known for feeding extended families and holiday guests—are expanding nationwide as consumers look for flexible, self-serve meal formats. Carving...
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Shoppers’ satisfaction soars with popular potatoes and prepared-ahead recipes Newport Beach, CA (November 24, 2025) – As consumers begin their Thanksgiving shopping and prepare for a month filled with holiday meals and entertaining, Side Delights® urges retailers to merchandise potatoes prominently as a reliable, high-velocity staple for the season. Unlike many highly perishable produce items, potatoes offer a long shelf life and consistent household usage. When stored properly in a dark, cool, dry environment, potatoes can maintain quality for months1, giving shoppers confidence in stocking up early and reducing waste. As...
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From breakfast bowls to potato donuts, consumers get creative with Side Delights spuds Newport Beach, CA (November 10, 2025): Side Delights® shares industry data and solutions for new consumer trends. Among negative economic headlines, there is good news for grocery retailers. 2025 data (January – March), shows a 2.3% volume increase in the U.S. potato retail sector, with 81% of Americans reporting they eat at least one serving of potatoes a week. The Study also cited potatoes taking the top spot as America’s favorite vegetable for nine consecutive years. “People love potatoes...
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Portable, versatile side dishes for hosting or attending holiday gatherings for Gen Z and beyond Newport Beach, CA (November 3, 2025):  Side Delights® announces ways to make festive Friendsgiving potato side dishes as new generations embrace the tradition of hosting or bringing their holiday meals to their chosen families. Friendsgiving was not officially added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary until 2020, but according to the entry, it started appearing in print in 2007, circulating more significantly online in 2013.1  In 2018, research firm YPulse called Friendsgiving “The ultimate dinner party for...
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Super Boards to Super Bowls Spice Up Watch Parties and Tail Gates Newport Beach, CA (October 22, 2025) – With football season underway,  Side Delights® announced solutions for shoppers and retailers to turn the season into innovative snacking and sales opportunities. Starting with the kickoff football season and culminating with the Super Bowl, fans and friends host watch parties, tailgate parties, and Super Bowl parties where food and football often have equal billing. A 2025 story in Food & Wine magazine 17 Clever Ways to Use Potatoes for Game Day reminds football fans that...
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