Latest News from the IPC
May 24, 2007
Retailers Display Their Love of Idaho Potatoes
Retailers love their spuds, and from the 2,000 entries received, it's evident that February is, without a question, Potato Lovers Month. This year more than $150,000 in cash and merchandise prizes were awarded to retailers across the country and every qualified entrant received a free MP3 Digital Music player, a $70 value!
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May 15, 2007
Idaho Potato Commission Receives Congressional Honors in Recognition of 70th Anniversary
Eagle, Idaho, May 15, 2007 -- Idaho's Congressional Delegation has introduced two resolutions to the U.S. Congress designating May 2007 as "Idaho Potato Month" and recognizing the 70th Anniversary of the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC). The delegation consists of Senator Larry E. Craig, Senator Mike Crapo, Congressman Bill Sali and Congressman Mike Simpson.
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May 8, 2007
Idaho Potato Commission Opening Doors to Cuba
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) was recently part of a delegation of 35 Idahoans, including Governor C.L. 'Butch' Otter, who traveled to Cuba to meet with government officials to discuss trade opportunities between Cuba and Idaho. The Commission focused primarily on ways to sell fresh and/or processed Idaho Potatoes into Cuba as potatoes are an important staple in the Cuban diet.
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May 2, 2007
2000 Retailers Get Creative For Chance To Win A Share Of More Than $150,000 In Cash And Merchandise Prizes
EAGLE, IDAHO, May 2, 2007 - Retailers love their spuds and from the contest entries received, it's evident that February is, without a question, Potato Lovers Month. The Idaho Potato Commission's (IPC) Retail Display Contest received 2,000 entries this year and awarded more than $150,000 in cash and merchandise prizes to retailers across the country. This year, everyone won! Every qualified entrant received a free MP3 Digital Music player, a $70 value!
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Feb 16, 2007
Two American Classics In New Product Line: Idaho® Potatoes & Betty Crocker®
Nampa, ID, February 16, 2007 -- According to the Idaho Potato Commission, the Idaho food company, Great American Appetizers, has announced the introduction of a new potato product line. The new business line extension includes two products, Betty Crocker Mashed Homestyle and Betty Crocker Gourmet Twice Baked Potatoes which join Betty Crocker Mashed Sweet Potatoes. Both use natural ingredients, including 100 percent Idaho Russet Burbank potatoes — America's favorite potatoes. Great American Appetizers licensed the Betty Crocker® name from the Minneapolis-based General Mills.
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Feb 2, 2007
Idaho Potato Commission Releases Latest "Signature" Video; Shows Operators How To Make Perfect Mashed Potatoes
EAGLE, ID, February 2, 2007 -- Mashed potatoes are the all-American comfort food and can also become a signature item. For these reasons, making perfect mashed potatoes can be incredibly intimidating. And, what do you do with leftovers? The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) demystifies this classic by creating an instructional CD that walks restaurant and non-commercial operators through the simple steps of creating perfect mashed potatoes every time.
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Jan 2, 2007
Everyone's a winner in the Idaho Potato Commission's 17th Annual Potato Lover's Month Retail Display Contest
EAGLE, ID, January 2, 2007- One of the most popular display contests in the produce industry, the Idaho Potato Commission's (IPC) Potato Lover's Month Retail Display Contest, is getting ready to kick-off its 17th year with more prize money and bigger incentives than ever before. And the best part is everyone's a winner!
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Dec 12, 2006
Money! Money! Money! (and Free MP3 Players!) Are Yours to Win When You Enter the 16th Annual Potato Lover's Month Retail Display Contest
EAGLE, ID, December 12, 2006 -- The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) announces its 16th Annual Potato Lover's Month Retail Display Contest, and this year it's bigger and better than ever! The February 2007 anniversary event will offer over $150,000 in cash and merchandise prizes - and it's easy to enter.
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Dec 1, 2006
Idaho Potato Commission's Don Odiorne Awarded The Betty
EAGLE, ID, December 1, 2006 -- At this year's International Foodservice Editorial Council (IFEC) Conference in Chicago, Idaho Potato Commission's Vice President of Foodservice Don Odiorne received the prestigious Betty Award for his years of service to the foodservice industry.
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Oct 25, 2006
I Want to Win Big! And I Did!
Eagle, ID, October 25, 2006 – Pat Vezertzis didn't enter the Idaho Potato Commission's annual dehydrated potatoes promotion to win prizes – in fact, he didn't even remember there were prizes. He entered because the IPC was offering a savings of $3 on every case of dehydrated Idaho potato products purchased at the retail price in a three-month period … and Pat uses A LOT of dehydrated Idaho potatoes. He was shocked when he got the call last week letting him know that, in addition to the money he got back from his orders, he also won a 42-inch LCD HDTV. "I was very surprised," Pat remarked. "What a treat; I've never won anything that significant before!"
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