IDAHO FALLS, ID – Potandon Produce reported today that its Arizona potato season is set to begin on Monday, May 9. 

“We’ve had excellent red potato demand throughout the winter and we expect that to continue throughout the summer,” said Dick Thomas, Senior Vice President of Sales. 

Potandon said in a press release today that the Arizona potato varieties will be available about one week after production begins, and customers will have the option of combining varietal potatoes with russet orders at its full service distribution center in Idaho Falls.

Fresh shipments from Arizona will be available from mid-May until approximately July 4, when production will shift to Texas.

Red potatoes from Arizona will start shipping on the 9th, and Green Giant™ Fresh Klondike Goldust® potatoes are expected to start on the 13th, followed by Green Giant™ Fresh Klondike Gourmet® mini potatoes on the 25th.

To see what’s cropping up in produce news, keep reading AndNowUKnow.

Potandon