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Associated Press
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Shake Up National Fry Day with the Newest Trend in Snacking: Fry Bags
Fries + Spices = Just Shake, Rip, and Dig In DENVER, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fun fact: Friday, July 11 is National French Fry Day! This Fry Day, Potatoes USA is highlighting a growing snack trend that's fun, easy-to-make and, most importantly, delicious: Fry Bags. Fry Bags are a new twist on one of America's favorite foods Nothing brings people together like fries – in fact, 91% of Americans like or love them. Enter Fry Bags: a crave-worthy snack inspired by Irish street food that's gone global. Simply take hot, crispy fries and shake them up in a bag with your favorite seasonings. It's perfect for solo snacking or sharing with friends. 'The Fry Bag has everything you want – tons of flavor, tons of seasoning, tons of spice,' said Chef RJ Harvey, Director of Culinary at Potatoes USA. 'The best part? It's completely customizable, so you can make it your own every time.' Whether you're picking up takeout fries or making them at home, Fry Bags make it easy to add big flavor to your fries. Just shake, rip, and dig in. How to make Fry Bags That's it! It's simple, mess-free, and completely customizable. One snack, endless flavor combinations Fry Bags are easy to love because they suit every flavor craving from spicy to sweet. Want to start with a bang? Try a Firecracker Fry Bag: smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, parmesan, and crushed spicy chips. Shake it all up and share with friends…or don't. It's that good. Get the Firecracker Fry Bag recipe here. Other crowd favorites include: Visit for recipes, tips, and tricks to make the ultimate Fry Bag. Ready to shake things up this Fry Day? Share your creations using #FryBags on July 11, and tag @PotatoGoodness on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok to show off your Fry Bag creations! Fry Bag fans like Jen Z have already composed their masterpieces, providing plenty of inspiration. About Potatoes USA As representatives of U.S. potato growers and importers, Potatoes USA's mission is to strengthen the demand for potatoes through marketing and research. By launching impactful marketing campaigns; coordinating regional, national, and international market and production research; and establishing new trade markets, Potatoes USA promotes the benefits of potatoes to audiences across the globe, including consumers, foodservice operators, retailers, and health professionals. For more information on America's Favorite Vegetable, please visit and Media Contact: Erin Bracken [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Potatoes USA
Economic Times
06-07-2025
- General
- Economic Times
Berries to Onions: 10 fresh ingredients you're probably storing wrong in your fridge
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Keeping your groceries fresh is quite a challenge, as there is nothing more frustrating than grabbing an unripe fruit or realizing the milk purchased two days ago has now turned writer Kimberly Holland, in an article for AllRecipes, explained the correct ways to store food items in the refrigerator after buying to Holland, in a bid to keep your berries fresh, it is crucial to keep them in a dry and unwashed container in the fridge. If the berries are stored in the original container or a plastic-wrapped bowl, they can last up to 10 days and stay potatoes are stored inside a refrigerator, the vegetable's moisture evaporates due to the cold temperature, and they become shriveled and shrunken, according to Holland. The climate of the fridge converts the starches in potatoes to sugar, according to Potatoes USA, a potato marketing and research organization. If the potatoes are stored in the fridge, take them out and allow them to come to room temperature before heads of garlic are likely to perish in the colder temperatures, similar to the case of potatoes. It belongs in a cool, dry spot like a cabinet or best-suited way to keep the bulk of garlic cloves fresh is to find room for them in the freezer. Holland recommended that you store the bulb vegetable whole or peel the outer layer to store individual cloves inside aluminum wrap or a jar. The cloves are in a similar dry habitat to your is certainly no place in the fridge for an onion, says Tom Irving, a British nutritionist, dietitian, and blogger. "Some people treat them like salad veg and store them in the fridge, which is wrong on several levels," he said, as quoted by the All Recipes cold conditions lead to the conversion of starch in the onion to sugar, which spoils the onion and makes it lose that distinctive crunch. Also, an onion's heady aroma can spread to nearby fruits and don't like to be cold, or even cool for that matter, and they last longer when stored at room temperature, given that they are not cut. Store them in a dry spot on the counter to prevent damage. Also, it is advisable to keep cucumbers away from other fruits like tomatoes, bananas, and melons.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Berries to Onions: 10 fresh ingredients you're probably storing wrong in your fridge
There are proper ways to store groceries. Berries stay fresh in dry containers in the fridge. Potatoes become shriveled if refrigerated. Garlic thrives in cool, dry places or the freezer. Onions spoil and affect other foods in the fridge. Cucumbers prefer a room temperature away from certain fruits. These tips help keep your food fresh longer. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in International Keeping your groceries fresh is quite a challenge, as there is nothing more frustrating than grabbing an unripe fruit or realizing the milk purchased two days ago has now turned writer Kimberly Holland, in an article for AllRecipes, explained the correct ways to store food items in the refrigerator after buying to Holland, in a bid to keep your berries fresh, it is crucial to keep them in a dry and unwashed container in the fridge. If the berries are stored in the original container or a plastic-wrapped bowl, they can last up to 10 days and stay potatoes are stored inside a refrigerator, the vegetable's moisture evaporates due to the cold temperature, and they become shriveled and shrunken, according to Holland. The climate of the fridge converts the starches in potatoes to sugar, according to Potatoes USA, a potato marketing and research organization. If the potatoes are stored in the fridge, take them out and allow them to come to room temperature before heads of garlic are likely to perish in the colder temperatures, similar to the case of potatoes. It belongs in a cool, dry spot like a cabinet or best-suited way to keep the bulk of garlic cloves fresh is to find room for them in the freezer. Holland recommended that you store the bulb vegetable whole or peel the outer layer to store individual cloves inside aluminum wrap or a jar. The cloves are in a similar dry habitat to your is certainly no place in the fridge for an onion, says Tom Irving, a British nutritionist, dietitian, and blogger. "Some people treat them like salad veg and store them in the fridge, which is wrong on several levels," he said, as quoted by the All Recipes cold conditions lead to the conversion of starch in the onion to sugar, which spoils the onion and makes it lose that distinctive crunch. Also, an onion's heady aroma can spread to nearby fruits and don't like to be cold, or even cool for that matter, and they last longer when stored at room temperature, given that they are not cut. Store them in a dry spot on the counter to prevent damage. Also, it is advisable to keep cucumbers away from other fruits like tomatoes, bananas, and melons.
Toronto Sun
08-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
POWERED BY POTATOES: Endurance athletes chasing speed with spuds
Potatoes are complex carbohydrates that include starches and fibers, which take the body longer to break down than simple sugars Published May 08, 2025 • Last updated 0 minutes ago • 6 minute read Ainsley Chapman, seen before the start of the Salt Lake City Half Marathon in April, was picked as Potatoes USA's Speedy Spud mascot. CREDIT: Erin Pracken/Potatoes USA Photo by Erin Bracken / Potatoes USA Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Professional ultramarathoner Tara Dower lived out of her Ford Transit van while training for last year's Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run. The ultramarathon includes 33,197 feet of elevation gain, reaching a high point of 14,048 feet at Handies Peak, outside Silverton, Colorado. 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Create Account In preparation for hours-long runs through the imposing San Juan Mountains, Dower loaded up her hydration vest with a trusty staple fuel: canned potatoes. Her van's cupboards were packed with these potatoes, which she would exhume from their metal confines, slice in half, salt and smash into plastic bags for mid-run consumption. On a 20-mile training day, she would easily eat through an entire can's worth. They were tasty and convenient, but her spud snacks weren't winning any aesthetic prizes. 'By that point, they're like mashed potatoes,' Dower says. 'It's a great fuel source, but maybe it doesn't look the most appetizing in the moment.' Dower, who holds several records, including the fastest known time to complete the Appalachian Trail, is among a rarefied group of elite trail runners with extreme nutritional needs. Cheap, versatile and packed with carbohydrates, potatoes have long been a go-to for these athletes, both before and during ultramarathons. Of course, America's potato farmers are on board. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In 2018, Potatoes USA, the marketing board representing them, launched its 'Potatoes Fuel Performance' campaign. A year later, a small study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology – funded by another potato industry group – found that russet potatoes performed similarly to packaged carbohydrate gels in their ability to improve endurance for trained cyclists. Potato marketers soon began reaching out to athletes of all stripes with a simple message: Spuds pack serious fuel. These promotional efforts – combined with athletes' famous appreciation of carbs – are changing some runners' perceptions of the humble potato. The nutritional data helps explain why: According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, one medium potato contains roughly 34 grams of carbohydrates and more potassium than an average banana. Energy gels typically pack 20 to 50 grams of carbohydrates per pouch, along with other nutrients. They often take the form of glucose or fructose, which the body can rapidly absorb, making them a trusted nutrition option for endurance athletes. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. But some athletes, like Dower, grow tired of swallowing the same sweet gels or gummies mile after mile. When a runner doesn't feel motivated to eat, it can have disastrous effects on their performance. Potatoes, by contrast, are savory and bland – in a good way. Plus, they're complex carbohydrates that include starches and fibers, which take the body longer to break down than simple sugars. Ideally, endurance athletes will consume both fast-absorbing and long-lasting carbs to keep their muscles pumping. 'Not everyone can keep fueling off of gels, chews, fruit cups or fruit squeezes. It gets kind of boring. I always recommend a combination of carbohydrates,' says Yasi Ansari, a certified specialist in sports dietetics and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 'Potatoes can do the trick when it comes to tolerance and keeping athletes satisfied for a longer period of time.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Eating enough to sustain peak performance is a battle for many ultrarunners. Kelly Newlon, a sports-nutrition-focused chef and the founder of Real Athlete Diets, finds that many runners struggle to take in the 300 to 500 calories per hour they need during a race. When she's assisting them on the course (a practice known as 'crewing'), she often supplies them with instant mashed potatoes mixed with chicken stock or miso broth to form a potato soup. It's hearty, hydrating and – crucially – drinkable. 'If they've already been eating for 60 miles, they're sort of exhausted from chewing,' Newlon says. 'This makes it easy to get in calories, carbs and sodium.' Nathan Budziak, a hobbyist ultrarunner who lives in San Jose, says that, when he began racing a decade ago, a more minimal approach to fueling was in vogue. His competitors seemed to barely stop at race aid stations to eat or drink. Over the past decade, he has noticed a nutritional shift at the professional level: If runners couldn't train any harder, maybe more food would give them an edge over their competition. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. When he's racing today, Budziak takes in three times as many calories and carbs per hour as he did a decade ago. He says he feels better for it. Salted, buttered mashed potatoes in individual zip-top bags are a perennial presence in his drop bags, the caches of gear and fuel runners are allowed to deposit along the racecourse. He boils and mashes the potatoes himself, an extra step compared to instant or canned potatoes other runners use. To Budziak, it's worth it: The potatoes fuel him both physically and emotionally. Unlike gels or hydration powders, they're comfort food. 'Having those potatoes makes you think, 'Hey, I am eating something normal,'' Budziak says. 'It makes you look forward to that finish-line meal. It gives you a bit of hope, maybe.' As thrilled as Budziak is to see potatoes along the racecourse, the potato industry might be even more excited. In 2019, Potatoes USA began sponsoring Rock 'n' Roll marathons as the races' 'official performance vegetable.' More than 10,000 runners were able to pick up boiled, salted potatoes at the 10-mile mark along the course's route down the Las Vegas Strip. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The trade group then took its campaign to the online masses, launching a group called Team Potato, which encourages people to eat potatoes as part of their active lifestyles. Team Potato has 1,700 members on Facebook and 300,000 people who have participated in its sponsored challenges on the fitness app Strava, collectively logging more than 27 million miles. Periodically, it sends spud-themed swag, such as neck gaiters and cycling jerseys, to its 'community of potato-fueled athletes.' Why are so many runners publicly enthusiastic about potatoes when there are plenty of other foods that supply carbohydrates and nutrients? Kayla Vogel, senior global marketing manager at Potatoes USA, says it goes beyond the vegetable's nutritional value. It's fun, and even counterintuitive, to be an endurance athlete who appreciates the quotidian, modest potato – a vegetable synonymous with lumps, starch and inactivity. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'It's almost shocking to people,' Vogel said. 'They've thought of them more in terms of a 'couch potato.' And that's the image that we're trying to overcome.' Perhaps the most visible potato-powered ambassador is the annually selected Speedy Spud. This year's runner, Ainsley Chapman, was chosen from a pool of 89 applicants who all submitted short essays about their love of potato-fueled fitness. (As a graduate student and a runner, she appreciates them as flexible and inexpensive calories.) In April, Chapman ran the Salt Lake City Half Marathon dressed as a potato in exchange for Potatoes USA covering her entry fee. The costume, she says, is 'actually very conducive to running,' with front and back panels that slip over her head, allowing her to run at a normal gait and in standard workout clothes. What's less familiar to her are the stares she receives. 'I by no means consider myself an influencer, and this is my first sponsored race, so when I told people I was being sponsored by potato farmers to run, I don't think they believed me,' Chapman said. 'But attracting attention so that people think about potatoes is the whole point.' Sunshine Girls Editorial Cartoons Sunshine Girls Toronto Maple Leafs Canada
Axios
18-04-2025
- Business
- Axios
Easter traditions crack because of high egg prices
Easter eggflation is striking for the third straight year with prices elevated by the ongoing bird flu outbreak. Why it matters: The sticker shock is leading some consumers to break traditions, like dyeing eggs, and driving them to swap ingredients in holiday meals. 49% of consumers say egg prices are changing how they celebrate the holiday, according to a Ziff Davis shopping seasonal survey of 1,144 consumers. The big picture: The average wholesale price of a dozen eggs was $3.13 Friday, up 2% from $3.08 on April 11, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data. This is down more than $5 a dozen from the Feb. 21 national wholesale average of $8.15. Retail prices, which typically trail wholesale, are beginning to drift downward but bigger declines are expected after the holiday. The USDA report said demand for shell eggs improved ahead of Easter Sunday but was "driven more by holiday family traditions than price." Zoom in: Easter is traditionally the second-hottest demand period of the year for eggs, and only trails the busy winter holidays, Brian Moscogiuri, a global trade strategist at Eggs Unlimited, previously told Axios. Eggs are a big part of Easter traditions and the Jewish holiday of Passover. Agricultural Secretary Brooke Rollins warned on March 11 that the Easter season has "the highest price for eggs" and prices could "inch back up." This year major retailers opted out of running their annual holiday egg promotions because supplies only recently recovered, the USDA report said. Egg hunts switch to alternatives like "potato eggs" The intrigue: Record-high egg prices in 2023 sprouted the idea of a budget-friendly Easter alternative: painting potatoes instead of eggs. Potatoes USA, the national marketing and promotion board representing U.S. growers and importers, has been looking to scramble the holiday traditions and has a has a how-to guide on painting the spuds. "Kids of all ages love that potatoes offer an easy, fun, and affordable way to get creative," said Kayla Vogel, a senior global marketing manager at Potatoes USA, noting decorating potatoes for Easter "just made sense.
