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San Francisco, CA (February 24, 2015) – Fresh Solutions Network, already one of the largest potato suppliers in the U.S., today announced that Mack Farms has joined their network of best-in-industry grower/shipper partners. This exciting addition brings a major Southeast potato grower with significant early-season volume into the Fresh Solutions Network, as well as partnering with an owner-grower who shares the same passion for providing the highest-quality products and superior customer service. Based in Lake Wales, Florida, Mack Farms began operations in 1967 growing, packing and shipping watermelons. Since then...
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New Roastables lineup combines healthier roasting with bold, global seasonings San Francisco, CA  (October 21, 2014) – Roasting is one of most flavorful ways to cook potatoes, while also being one of the healthiest.  And roasting has special appeal for Millennial shoppers, who are 30% more likely to prepare potatoes by roasting than the average U.S. consumer (U.S. Potato Board Attitudes & Usage Study 2014).  So what other trend could make roasted potatoes even more appealing to this key shopper demographic?  Adding bold, unique seasonings sourced from around the globe...
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A Supply Network that Really Works – with Retailers! Fresh Solutions Network approaches potatoes and onions as an opportunity rather than a commodity. San Francisco, CA  (September 30, 2014) ­ For many growers, they see potatoes and onions as classic commodity crops – and consequently over-focus on growing and harvesting their products as inexpensively as possible so that they can sell at lower prices.  While that approach may work for some, Fresh Solutions Network (FSN) sees the equation differently.  FSN feels that only focusing on squeezing down costs can actually...
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Full line of fresh potato offerings to be consolidated under new master brand name Fresh Solutions Network, LLC today announced the establishment of the Side Delights® brand as a powerful new full-line player in the fresh potato category.  As a result, Fresh Solutions Network will be rebranding many of their existing potato offerings to bring them under the Side Delights® master brand, including their Steamables, Bakeables, Grillables and Gourmet Petite potato products. The Side Delights® name is a result of extensive consumer testing, with the goal of maximizing consumer appeal...
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Fresh Solutions Network, LLC is pleased to announce the launch of Side Delights® Gourmet Petite Potatoes, the fresh new way to make every meal a little more interesting and enjoyable. With Side Delights® Gourmet Petite Potatoes, consumers can add the flavor, color and excitement of the specialty potatoes they find in fine-dining restaurants and see on their favorite cooking shows to the meals they make at home. “Consumers are looking for new ways to serve their favorite side dish (potatoes!), and growth of the specialty potato segment is leading the...
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