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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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“Fresh Solutions Network, LLC” Hires Marketing Veteran Triou as President & CEO Choice for Top Slot Furthers Evolution of Marketing Services Group   February 20, 2014 (Sacramento, PA) — Kathleen Triou has accepted an offer to lead Fresh Solutions Network, LLC (FSN), a dedicated marketing services organization committed to the advancement of the fresh potato, sweet potato and onion categories.  Kathleen, who was previously VP of Domestic Marketing of the U.S. Potato Board and most recently CMO of Avocados From Mexico, took on the lead role February 10th. David Masser,...
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