Growers, shippers, brokers, importers, and exporters of specialty produce, also providing descriptions, availability and handling tips; worldwide offices.

http://www.coosemans.com/

Intermountain Farmers Association

Diversified agricultural supply and marketing cooperative serving the needs of Northern Maine potato growers and the Maine blueberry industry.

http://www.ifa-coop.com/

J.P. Beemsterboer B.V.

Exporter and importer of consumption and seed potatoes, vegetables and fruit.

http://www.beemsterboer.nl/

King Fresh Produce

Full-line produce and transportation brokerage company located in Visalia, California; marketing efforts are directed towards established retail supermarket chains and produce wholesalers located in the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Orient.

http://www.kingfresh.com/

Lamb Weston

North America's largest producer of frozen potato products, sold in nearly every corner of the globe, providing Generation 7 Fries, Stealth® Fries, LW Private Reserve® and others.

http://www.lambweston.com/

Maine Potato Growers

A marketing cooperative of Aroostook County farmers, organized to provide consumers with a choice of potatoes.

http://www.mpgco-op.com/

Mountain Valley Potato Seed

Produce a variety of certified potato seed in the San Luis Valley of Colorado, shipping nationally.

http://www.mvpseed.com/seed.shtml

Nonpareil Potatoes

Company is a grower and shipper of fresh potatoes, a manufacturer of dehydrated potato pieces, potato flakes and potato flour.

http://www.nonparl.com/

Ocean Breeze Inc.

Farming, marketing, and exporting company located in the Central Valley of California, growing and selling premium quality produce for the domestic and export markets.

http://www.oceanbreezeinc.com/

Peak of the Market

Manitoba, Canada year-round vegetable supplier of over 110 different varieties of Manitoba grown vegetables ranging from Asparagus to Zucchini.

http://www.peakmarket.com/

Produce Packagers & Export

Potato packager for the domestic and export markets.

http://www.producepack.co.nz/

Summit Sale and Procurement

Sale and procurement of all fruits and vegetables grown in the Pacific Northwest; fruits include apples, pears, cherries, peaches, apricots, plumbs and nectarines. Vegetables include potatoes, onions, sweet onions, asparagus, rhubarb, sweet corn, and oth

http://www.appleseller.com/

Vessey & Co.

A garlic packing facility in El Centro and Coalinga, California.

http://www.vessey.com/

Wada Farms Potatoes

Pingree, ID based producer of a variety of fresh Idaho potatoes.

http://www.wadafarms.com/

Tips & Advice to help you make your decision on Potatoes

If your business is involved in cultivating and/or the distribution of potatoes, you already are aware of the potato's importance as a food crop. This versatile starch is grown and sold worldwide, and demand remains strong.

As potato growers and distributors, your focus is on growing the best possible product, and getting your potatoes to market in an efficient manner. You may want to join a potato growers association to keep up-to-date on trends in your business, in an effort to increase your business' profitability.

Your local cooperative extension office can provide information about which cultivars grow best in your area, and provide information about pest- and ... more

Your local cooperative extension office can provide information about which cultivars grow best in your area, and provide information about pest- and disease-resistance. They have results of the latest research into sustainable potato farming, and act as an advocate regarding laws and governmental regulations that can have an effect on how you operate your business.

You may want to take advantage of the income that can be generated by value-added products. Establishing a relationship with companies who do business with these industries can add a revenue stream for your crops that are not sold to the retail market.

For information and access to vendors, suppliers and transporters in the potato growing industry, please consider viewing the links provided by Business.com.