Health & Nutrition

Carbohydrates have traditionally been the largest source of energy intake for much of the world’s population. However, without a standard definition for carbohydrate quality, some foods that contain carbohydrates are…

The Washington State Potato Commission and WSU Extension will host a discussion via Zoom for growers to address ways to minimize COVID-19 spread among workers during potato harvest, packing, and other…

Freshouse II, LLC of Salisbury, NC is recalling some specific production lots, brands and weights of Red B Potatoes because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an…

A new frozen pizza has hit the market from GOOD PLANet featuring Beyond Meat sausage. Beyond Meat makes their products using plant-based proteins, fats, minerals and flavorings. The carbs come…

At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a proposed rule intended to move more able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) off of  Supplemental Nutrition…

A newly released study shows that increased consumption of dark-pigmented fruits and vegetables such as purple potatoes positively impacts lung function. The study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public…

On November 7, representatives from Potatoes USA met with the School District of LaCrosse, Wisconsin to test school foodservice recipes with the K-12 experts themselves. The first-of-its-kind test and learn…

The potato industry showed just how well potatoes can power performance at the PMA Foodservice Race for Talent 5K in Monterrey, CA. The Idaho Potato Commission team led by Don…

Potatoes USA has developed an updated new Nutrition Facts Label for fresh potatoes to meet updated FDA guidance. A new label was released in the fall to meet the U.S….