EarthFresh Farms looks forward to celebrating the growth of organic potatoes in Monterey, California at the upcoming Organic Produce Summit July 10-11.
After all, as Shilo Sammy, director of consumer insights for EarthFresh notes, consumer preference for organic potatoes continues to drive consistent consumption growth. Year-to-date growth across the total U.S. nationally is +4 percent, with the Northeast growing even faster at +10 percent. The organic shopper has proven themselves to be a health-conscious consumer that is very loyal.
EarthFresh understands the importance of this consumer to retailers and why it's imperative to ensure that there is a full assortment of quality products on the shelf consistently to meet the demands of this consumer. The company is committed to offering retailers a full year-round organic program to attract and secure these consumers' loyalty.
Sammy says consumer preference for organic potatoes continues to drive consistent consumption growth.
Key organic potato segments driving growth YTD 2024 that EarthFresh will be showing at the show include:
- Organic baby potatoes: a quick-cooking bite-sized option, is the fastest growing segment at +16 percent
- Organic microwavable baby potatoes: an even more convenient option for time-starved consumers. This option is ready in just 5 to 6 minutes with an even more attractive promotional price point
- Organic Fingerlings: a specialty item that offers a unique nutty umami flavor to elevate any plate.
- Organic Yellow potatoes: the most versatile organic potato offering. This segment accounts for over 33 percent of the growth in organic potatoes
- Organic sweet potatoes: currently growing +9 percent nationally and 19 percent in the Northeast
At the show, EarthFresh will look to establish strong retailer relationships by not only highlighting its full year-round organic program but also its ability to leverage key consumer insights, through Nielsen data, to build an effective organic strategy for each retailer.
The company has also significantly expanded its organic creamer supply plan. New crop started this past June and boasts exceptional quality, allowing EarthFresh to offer a strong program with opportunities for retailers to feature as much as required.
For more information:
Anneka Jenkins
EarthFresh Farms
Tel (+1) 404-593-9865
[email protected]
www.earthfreshfoods.com