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Growing interest continues in specialty potatoes

Interest in the creamer category has grown over the years, according to Dwayne Coffin of Vanco Farms in Mount Albion, P.E.I., noting their specialty potatoes include creamers, small potatoes and organic potatoes.

“The creamer category, which is the high-end specialty category is still a growing category. Demand was consistently outstripping supply until the past couple of years,” says Coffin. “Now it’s leveling off and sales are still increasing but the supply has gotten closer.” | READ MORE