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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Exhibiting Partners to Showcase Innovation at Anaheim Convention Center, Booth #1632 Newport Beach, CA (October 6, 2025) – Fresh Solutions Network, LLC® (FSN) will exhibit again this year at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce and Floral Show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California October 16-18, 2025, at Booth #1632. FSN will exhibit the full Side Delights® portfolio of inspired potato and onion products from FSN exhibiting partners, including Basin Gold Cooperative (WA & OR), NoKota Packers (ND), Michael Family Farms (OH), Masser Family of Companies...
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No-cook and low-cook solutions keep kitchens cool Newport Beach, CA (Aug 11, 2025):  Fresh Solutions Network® (FSN) responds to summer heat with potato products to cool down the kitchen and save energy. A July 30 article, Struggling to Stay in the Kitchen during Summer Heat, offers tips for delivering a delicious meal during this summer’s record-breaking heat waves. According to the author, focus on no-cook fresh foods, prepare ahead, and grill outside to avoid heating the oven.1 Using the microwave will not only keep your kitchen cool but also save energy and money.2...
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Showcasing fresh, never frozen potatoes that make food service preparation easy for breakfast and beyond Newport Beach, CA (July 21, 2025): Fresh Solutions Network® (FSN) will feature A Cut Above® potato line along with whole potatoes and onions at the upcoming International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Foodservice Conference. Dedicated to fresh produce in foodservice, this year’s event will take place at the Monterey Conference Center and Portola Hotel and Spa in Monterey, California, at booth #403, Thursday, July 31st, and Friday, August 1st, 2025. More than 2,000 attendees from across...
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Potatoes offer easy-prep solutions as picnics continue post-pandemic popularity Newport Beach, CA (July 15, 2025)- Fresh Solutions Network® (FSN) kicked off National Picnic Month in July, showcasing their portion-friendly potato packaging for on-the-go lifestyles during the summer or outdoor entertaining at any time of the year. According to the Smithsonian, “picnics are back”, especially among Gen Z.1 The conclusion is based on searches for picnics, which are up 385 percent since last year on Pinterest and are trending on TikTok and Instagram for dating ideas. “Potatoes are perfect for picnics or any summer snacking on...
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As Studies Show Summer Grilling Season and Potato Salad Win with Shoppers, Side Delights® Offers Products to “Fit the Grill“  Newport Beach, CA (June 23, 2025) – Fresh Solutions Network® (FSN) shares new supporting data that serving potatoes at a barbecue checks several boxes. According to the study by Talker Research published in June 2025, Americans planned to attend an average of five barbecues this summer and host four, while 66% agreed that summer grilling season is their favorite time of year.” 1 “Summer means BBQ and grilling, and Side Delights...
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