Potandon Produce's Fresh Potato Season Begins in May

Potandon Produce's fresh potato season will begin on May 9. Potandon Produce is the exclusive marketing agent for Pinto Creek Co., based in Eloy, Ariz. 

Red potatoes will start shipping on May 9, Green Giant Fresh Klondike Goldust potatoes are expected to start on May 13, followed by Green Giant Fresh Klondike Gourmet mini potatoes on May 25. Fresh shipments will be available from Arizona until approximately July 4 at which time production will move to Texas. 

“We’ve had excellent red potato demand throughout the winter and we expect that to continue throughout the summer,” says Dick Thomas, senior vice president of sales for the Idaho Falls, Idaho-based company.

Arizona potatoes will be available in Idaho Falls to load with russet orders approximately one week after production starts. With a full service distribution warehouse in Idaho, Potandon is able to offer its customers the option of combining varietal potatoes with russet orders, creating a buying experience that is second-to-none, say company officials.