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Side Delights® shares shopper data and Cinco de Mayo recipes as consumers continue to cook and celebrate at home Newport Beach, CA (April 18, 2022) – Side Delights® announced shifts in spending and occasion for potato purchases as shoppers continue to cook and celebrate at home. While restaurants and travel are making a return, eating out has become more expensive, and consumers have adapted to the ‘pantry-to-plate’ trend created during the pandemic, spending more on produce – including potatoes. Recent data shows that consumers prepare an estimated 82% of meals in...
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Side Delights shares study results on why potatoes’ benefits range from a healthy gut to a healthy mind. Newport Beach, CA (March 14, 2022) – As new research confirms that COVID-19 has made people more health-conscious, the potato is trending again with shoppers, scientists, and the media. Recent stories in major media outlets such as TODAY and PARADE remind consumers that potatoes “loaded with nutrients like vitamin C, potassium and B6 and fiber” are “uber-healthy.” Part of the renewed popularity of potatoes may be an increasing focus on health and fresh food. According to World Economic...
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Side Delights shares data that shows secondary displays can increase potato sales with pairing suggestions in advance of Easter and Mother’s Day shopping Newport Beach, CA (February 15, 2022) – In advance of Easter and Mother’s Day, Side Delights® is providing potato pairings and secondary display suggestions to help increase spring holiday grocery sales. In 2020 and 2021, National Retail Federation studies showed that consumers spent record numbers on food shopping in preparation for the Easter holiday exceeding $6.48 Billion and 6.32 Billion, respectively1. The same organization stated that despite the...
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Side Delights convenience products, and potato kits are perfectly positioned for increased spending and demand in easy, plant-based foods. Newport Beach, CA (January 12, 2022) – Side Delights® kicks off the New Year with the plant-based products that shoppers seek to save time and money while reducing food waste. While cooking at home is here to stay, consumers are looking for easy to prepare foods. Recent data shows that 44 percent of consumers cooked more often in 2021 than pre-pandemic1, and with supply-chain concerns and a renewed appreciation of eating at...
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To commemorate 400 years of tradition, Side Delights suggests alternative recipes for America’s favorite Thanksgiving side dish Newport Beach, CA (November 10, 2021) – Side Delights® offers shoppers Thanksgiving recipes and reasons or reminders to give thanks this year. Thanksgiving is a crucial season for retailers, with the top 25 Thanksgiving-related grocery categories accounting for 81 percent of the $2.2 billion pre-Thanksgiving increase in grocery sales.1 With origins dating back 400 years to 1621, the national holiday of Thanksgiving began in 1863 when President Lincoln proclaimed “a day of Thanksgiving and...
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Consumers have returned to basic priorities, with 94% making groceries the same or higher priority since COVID, looking for healthy, sustainable home-cooked meals. Newport Beach, CA (October 13, 2021) – Side Delights® announces solutions for shoppers in response to post-pandemic spending and shopping trends. In 2020, shelter-in-place mandates and consumer concerns about health created a surge in grocery shopping and pantry stocking. As 2021 comes to an end with restrictions eased and restaurants reopened, a study on how spending priorities have changed since COVID-19 shows that grocery shopping remains a top...
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As potato sales continue to rise and consumers choose to dine at home, Side Delights provides consumers with a fresh selection of the potato products they are seeking Newport Beach, CA (Sept 22, 2021) – Side Delights® shared industry data showing that retail sales of fresh potatoes alone totaled $3.1 Billion for the past year (July 2020-June 2021). During this time frame, consumers bought 577 million more pounds of potatoes than before the pandemic (July 2018 – June 2019.) These figures confirm the continued demand for potatoes in the U.S., which...
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Side Delights potatoes and recipes help consumers create meals while keeping the kitchen cool. Newport Beach, CA (August 7th, 2021) – Side Delights® is offering summer solutions for shoppers to help keep kitchens cool and recipes fresh. Since the summer season began, recent headlines have focused on the record-breaking heat. On August 1st, the Weather Service predicted that most of the US would likely continue to see above-average temperatures for the rest of the summer1. “While warm weather brings barbecues and beach trips, consumers are looking for ways to avoid cooking in a...
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A Cut Above® potatoes elevate America’s #1 side dish at Foodservice Newport Beach, CA (July 19, 2021) ­ Fresh Solutions Network, LLC will be featuring their A Cut Above® whole fresh and fresh-cut potato line at this week’s PMA Foodservice Expo in Monterey California.  A Cut Above uses select White and Russet potato varieties, some with higher solid content and lower water, to yield consistently superior house-made potato chips and French fries. A Cut Above potatoes are premium-quality whole White and Russet potatoes packed in 50 lbs. bags and cartons.  A Cut Above is also...
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Side Delights recipes help consumers create restaurant-worthy meals without the cost. Newport Beach, CA (July 7, 2021) – Side Delights offers solutions for shoppers who want to continue eating at home with an elevated dining experience – two trends converging this summer. While consumers are slowly returning to restaurants, many discovered the benefits of cooking and dining at home during the pandemic. A recent shopper survey, COVID Dining Journey: Eating at Home and Away From Home, showed that 92% of families plan to continue eating together at home at least or more...
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