Tag: sweet potatoes

The tropics are heating up, with a strong likelihood that PTC 6 will develop into a tropical storm or hurricane later this week. Heavy rainfall is anticipated for parts of the Gulf Coast, including Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana.

Bako Sweet is thrilled to announce a range of exciting summer opportunities for retailers, building on the momentum and feedback from OPS and Foodservice.

Johnny Barnes, President of the American Sweet Potato Marketing Institute (ASPMI), announced today that Jeff Smutny has joined ASPMI as Executive Director. 

The North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission, made up of 300 sweetpotato growers along with packers, processors, and business associates celebrated National Sweetpotato Month with an influencer campaign and mat release launch.

California has turned into a real-life snow globe. Up to ten feet of snow is expected in parts of the Sierras. Although the late winter storm will impact logistics throughout the state for a few days, the snowpack and rain will only benefit the industry in the dry season.

The purple sweet potato chosen as Vegetable of the Year 2024, handpicked by an expert panel in celebration of Veganuary

The promotion is a tribute to the Hispanic community whose vibrant cultures and traditions have intertwined with sweetpotatoes from both a cultivation as well as culinary cuisine throughout much of history.

California sweet potato farmers are on a mission to end consumer confusion, entice younger buyers and increase retail sales of this superfood.

Bako Sweet is excited to announce its collaboration with DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight, now streaming on Netflix.

“In our galaxy, only one sweet potato reigns supreme.” Those were the words of Steven Ceccarelli, CEO of Farm Fresh Produce, in announcing the release of an exciting new video showing the cosmic voyage of their branded, premium label sweet potatoes, Dolce Vita.