News from the IPC "Consumer" category

Dec 21, 2010

Idaho Potato Commission Helps Spread Christmas Cheer to Underprivileged Boise Children

This holiday season, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) spread Christmas cheer to underprivileged children in the Boise area as a partner with United Airlines’ Fantasy Flight. In its fifth year, this magical event flew 80 deserving children from Boise International Airport (BOI) to Santa’s workshop where their holiday wishes came true.
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Dec 21, 2010

It Pays to be an Idaho® Potato Fan! Idaho Potato Commission Awards $500 to Boise Woman Wearing "Spud Hat" at Boise State University Game

Fans who attend the MAACO Bowl and share a picture of themselves wearing a Spud Hat have a chance to win $500!
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Dec 10, 2010

Idaho Potato Commission Awards Big Bowl Party to Sweepstakes Grand Prize Winner

Thanks to the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) 2010 Ultimate Idaho® Potato Bowl Party Sweepstakes, Idaho® potato and football fan Barbara Fransen of Tinley Park, IL, will cheer on her favorite team this season with a brand new 50” plasma HDTV and a catered party for 25 of her closest friends and family.
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Sep 29, 2010

Are You Ready for Some Football?! The IPC is Celebrating the 2010 Idaho® Potato Crop with an All Star Line-Up of Recipes, Tips and a Sweepstakes That Promise to Fuel Potato Lovers and Football Fans All Season Long

Are You Ready for Some Football? The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is Celebrating the 2010 Idaho® Potato Crop with an All Star Line-Up of Recipes, Tips and a Sweepstakes That Promise to Fuel Potato Lovers and Football Fans All Season Long
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Sep 8, 2010

Idaho Potato Commission Announces Six-Year Sponsorship Of Boise State University And University Of Idaho Football Teams

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) announces that it is an official sponsor of the Boise State University (BSU) and University of Idaho (UI) football teams. Beginning this season and for the next five seasons, Idaho's famous potatoes will be the "official team tater" and have a significant presence in both Bronco Stadium and Kibbie Dome. In addition, the IPC will also be the major sponsor of the much anticipated BSU vs. UI football game that is being played this year on November 12 at the Kibbie Dome.
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Aug 17, 2010

Over 500 Volunteers Spend Two Days Assembling Manna Pack™-Potato Meals to Help Starving Children Around the Globe

Eagle, ID, August 17, 2010 -- Over 500 volunteers gathered at American Falls High School in American Falls, Idaho for the first mobile Manna Pack packing event to help assemble 300,000 Manna Pack™-Potato meals that will be shipped to countries around the world to help malnourished children, including those in Haiti. Manna Pack™-Potato is a “first food” designed specifically for malnourished children with diarrhea, containing potato granules, soy flour, vitamins, minerals and sweet potato flavoring.
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Jun 23, 2010

Idaho Potato Commission Greets Travelers with New Ads in Boise and Idaho Falls Airports

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has placed new print advertisements for Idaho® potatoes in the Boise and Idaho Falls airports to greet the thousands of travelers who visit these cities each day. The engaging ads are a creative way to reach consumers and remind them of Idaho® potatoes -- when they least expect it!
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Jun 23, 2010

Trout Lake, WA Resident Awarded Honorable Mention in the Idaho Potato Commission's "Watching Waistlines & Wallets" Recipe Contest

Trout Lake, WA's own Margee Berry won an Honorable Mention in the Idaho Potato Commission's (IPC) "Watching Waistlines &Wallets" Recipe Contest for her Warm Wilted Idaho® Potato and Spinach Salad recipe.
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Jun 23, 2010

Cranston, RI Resident Awarded Honorable Mention in the Idaho Potato Commission's "Watching Waistlines & Wallets" Recipe Contest

Cranston, RI's own Robin Haas won an Honorable Mention in the Idaho Potato Commission's (IPC) "Watching Waistlines &Wallets" Recipe Contest for her Creamy Idaho® Potato and White Bean Soup recipe.
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Jun 23, 2010

Clovis, NM Resident Awarded Honorable Mention in the Idaho Potato Commission's "Watching Waistlines & Wallets" Recipe Contest

Angela Spengler, who resides on Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, NM, won an Honorable Mention in the Idaho Potato Commission's (IPC) "Watching Waistlines &Wallets" Recipe Contest for her Irish Colcannon with Spring Onions and Leeks recipe.
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