Fresh Solutions Network® (FSN) will feature A Cut Above® potato line along with whole potatoes and onions at the upcoming International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Foodservice Conference. The event takes place at the Monterey Conference Center and Portola Hotel and Spa in Monterey, California July 31st and August 1st, 2025. More than 2,000 attendees from across the supply chain will be in attendance. FSN is also participating in the Buyer Sourcing Meetings on July 31, 2025—a members-only, speed-dating-style event allowing foodservice suppliers to meet face-to-face with operators and distributors.
"We look forward to meeting these buyers and helping them capitalize on side dish and trending meal occasion opportunities with A Cut Above potato products," said Kathleen Triou, president and CEO of Fresh Solutions Network. "For a decade, we've been bringing the foodservice sector premium-quality potatoes in response to a profitable and growing segment for on-premise accounts."
Basin Gold Cooperative from Washington and Masser Family of Companies of Pennsylvania will attend the conference on behalf of FSN. The products that will be featured in the A Cut Above potato line are fresh-cut potatoes for foodservice, fresh whole potatoes, and onions.
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The 30-min Breakfast Bowl.
The product line includes fresh whole potatoes, French fries, fresh-cut wedges, 1/4" sliced potatoes, and diced potatoes available in 5/8", 3/4", and 1/2" packed in 30-or 35-lb vacuum-sealed bags. Most products are available with or without the skin.
"At the show, we will share the importance of potatoes to foodservice menus and the value that potatoes bring to chefs and foodservice operators including plate coverage, versatility, and profitability," said Bob Meek, chief revenue officer, Masser Family of Companies, "These fresh-cut signature potato items help the foodservice industry respond to consumers' changing tastes and trends, provide profitability and ensure that patrons happily keep returning."
The premium potato varieties used in A Cut Above potato products help chefs and foodservice customers streamline their kitchen workflow, add profit, and cater to the choices customers want for any meal occasion - from breakfast to dinner. According to a recent article on 2025 food trends, breakfast and brunch continue as key dining occasions, and "Breakfast bowls are here to stay" because of their versatility, profitability, and creativity.
"We respond to trends by offering easy-to-prepare potato products for any occasion," added Triou. "For brunch menus, diners will love creative recipes such as 30 Minute Breakfast Bowls, Savory Potato Breakfast Bowl, or any number of chef-created bowls."
Side Delights offers a variety of products, including bagged and bulk potatoes, potato kits, convenience potatoes, petite potatoes, fresh-cut potatoes, and organic potatoes.
The company can be found at the show at booth #403
For more information:
Kathleen Triou
Fresh Solutions Network
Tel: +1 (209) 627-6800
[email protected]
https://www.freshsolutionsnet.com/
https://www.sidedelights.com/
https://grownwhereitmatters.com/
