Idaho is synonymous with potatoes, producing over a third of the U.S. supply and renowned for its high-quality russets. Companies are often family-owned or grower cooperatives, emphasizing year-round operations, exports, and diverse packaging for retail and foodservice.
Fresh Potato Packers and Shippers
These companies grow, pack, and ship fresh Idaho potatoes, often with organic options and export capabilities. Most operate year-round via rail and motor freight, offering carton counts (40-120), No. 2 packs, and retail bags (4-50 lbs poly/mesh).Hello, fellow food enthusiasts and industry insiders! If you're anything like me, you know that Idaho isn't just famous for its stunning landscapes—it's the undisputed king of potatoes. Producing billions of pounds annually, the state supplies a massive chunk of the U.S. potato market, from fresh russets perfect for baking to processed products that end up in your favorite fries or mashed sides.
As someone passionate about agriculture and local economies , I dove into the "Idaho Potato Directory" to compile this ultimate guide. Whether you're a buyer, seller, carrier of freight broker, or just curious, this directory lists all the major fresh potato packers, shippers, and processors in Idaho. I've organized it into easy-to-navigate tables with company details, contacts, locations, and more.
Idaho's potato industry isn't just about quantity—it's about quality, innovation, and sustainability. From the iconic Russet Burbank to exotic fingerlings, these companies keep the world fed. If you're planning a trip to Idaho or sourcing for your business, reach out to these contacts. Got questions or updates? Drop a comment below—I'd love to hear from you!
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Fresh Potato Packers and Shippers
These are the backbone of Idaho's fresh potato industry—family-owned operations, co-ops, and large-scale shippers handling everything from russet varieties to organics and exports. Most focus on year-round supply, with packaging options for retail (poly/mesh bags) and foodservice (carton counts). I've included subsidiaries where relevant.
| Company | Contacts | Location/Area | Shed ID(s) | Brands | Varieties | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Potato Company arrowheadpotatoes.com | - Craig Swensen, Sales: craig@prosourceproduce.com (208) 928-6929 - Corey Griswold, Sales: corey@prosourceproduce.com (208) 928-6929 - Onni Lufkin, Sales: onni@prosourceproduce.com (208) 928-6929 | Rupert, ID (Area 2) | 55 | Arrowhead, Buffalo | Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah | Exporter; year-round; motor freight. |
| Bench Mark Potato Co. benchmarkpotato.com | - Kent Sutton, General Manager - Peggy Armzen, Sales - Sven Ericksson, Sales and Trucking | Rexburg, ID (Area 4) | 8 | Farm Fresh, Pride of the Valley, Sutton Brothers | Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah | Exporter; rail/motor freight. |
| Circle Valley Produce, LLC | - Kirk Hart, Manager: kirk@circlevalley@yahoo.com (208) 524-2628 | Idaho Falls, ID (Area 4) | 69 | Circle Valley, CV | Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah | Exporter; rail/motor freight. |
| Eagle Eye Produce eagleeyeproduce.com | - Lance Poole, Executive Vice President: lance@eagleeyeproduce.com (208) 557-2528 - Coleman Oswald, Director of Sales: coleman@eagleeyeproduce.com (208) 656-7284 - Joe Ange, Director of Business Development: joea@eagleeyeproduce.com (208) 227-8282 - Matt Simmons, Potato Sales Manager: matts@eagleeyeproduce.com (208) 932-6354 - Stetson Banta, Red, Yellow, Organic Potato Sales Manager: stetsonb@eagleeyeproduce.com (208) 589-1905 - Evan Giuliani, Business Development Manager: evang@eagleeyeproduce.com (208) 656-5516 - Alejandra Taylor, Export Sales: alejandra@eagleeyeproduce.com (208) 557-2528 - Wyatt Poole, Export Sales: wyattp@eagleeyeproduce.com (208) 557-2528 - Nick Beahm, Sales: nick@eagleeyeproduce.com (208) 557-2528 - Slade Scott, Sales: slades@eagleeyeproduce.com (208) 557-2528 - Al Guariglia, Sales: aguariiglia@eagleeyeproduce.com (208) 557-2528 - Danny Goodyear, Sales: danny@eagleeyeproduce.com (208) 557-2528 - John Mickulin, Sales: johnm@eagleeyeproduce.com (208) 557-2528 - McKray Poole, Sales: mckrayp@eagleeyeproduce.com (208) 557-2528 - Nate Giles, Sales: nateg@eagleeyeproduce.com (208) 557-2528 - Karen Guzman, Sales: kareng@eagleeyeproduce.com (208) 557-2528 - Michael Daroshefski, Key Account Sales Manager: michaeld@eagleeyeproduce.com (208) 557-2528 - Dawn Ewing, Key Account Rep: dawne@eagleeyeproduce.com (208) 557-2528 - Taylor Reese, Key Account Rep: taylorr@eagleeyeproduce.com (208) 557-2528 - Tifanee Pond, Transportation: tifanee@eagleeyeproduce.com (208) 557-2528 - Amanda Baker, Transportation: amandab@eagleeyeproduce.com (208) 557-2528 | Idaho Falls/Twin Falls/Rigby, ID (Area 4) | 27, 32, 443, 89 | Farm Select, Fresh Harvest, Harvest Select, Harvest Time, Organic Select, Simply Good | Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah, Cal Red, Chieftain Red, Dark Red Norland, French Fingerling, Ida Rose, Norland, Purple Peruvian, Red La Soda, Ruby Crescent, Russian Banana, Yukon Gold | Organic supplier; exporter; value-added packs like tray and microwaveable. |
| Idaho Sunfresh, LLC (marketed by Eagle Eye) | - Kendall Rolfe, General Manager: kendall@idahosunfresh.com (208) 745-6641 - Carlos Francisco, Production Manager | Rigby/Idaho Falls, ID (Area 4) | 27 | Gold Emblem, Taylor Made | Various russets | Part of co-op; fresh potatoes. |
| Gold Emblem Produce / Taylor & Sons, Inc. (marketed by Eagle Eye) | - Kendall Rolfe, General Manager: kendall@idahosunfresh.com (208) 745-6641 | Idaho Falls, ID (Area 4) | 89 | Gold Emblem, Taylor Made | Various russets | Shipper of fresh potatoes. |
| GPOD of Idaho gpodpotatoes.com | - Calvin Butler, Sales: calvin.butler@gpod.org (208) 357-7691 - Ryan Bybee, Sales Manager: ryan.bybee@gpod.org (208) 357-7691 | Shelley, ID (Area 4) | 88 | COOK-RITE, French Fry, GPOD, Junior, The Great Potato, Town & Country | Russet Burbank, Russian Banana | Exporter; over 50 years in business. |
| Idaho Fresh Produce, Inc. | - Chad Webster, Sales: chad@idahofresh.net (208) 535-0077 ext 1 - Wes Parkinson, Sales: wes@idahofresh.net (208) 535-0077 ext 3 | Ammon, ID (Area 4) | 71 | Elite Value | Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah | Exporter; markets Rocky Mountain Produce. |
| Rocky Mountain Produce (marketed by Idaho Fresh) | - Chad Webster, Sales: chad@idahofresh.net (208) 528-9977 - Kirk Webster, Sales: kirk@idahofresh.net (208) 535-0077 | Rigby, ID (Area 4) | 71 | Elite Value | Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah | Bulk and carton options. |
| Mart Produce, LLC martproduce.com | - Craig Swensen, Sales: craig@prosourceproduce.com (208) 928-6929 - Corey Griswold, Sales: corey@prosourceproduce.com (208) 928-6929 - Onni Lufkin, Sales: onni@prosourceproduce.com (208) 928-6929 | Rupert, ID (Area 2) | 49 | Circle T, Mart Produce, ProSource, Teton Tater | Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah | Exporter; August-July season; marketed by ProSource. |
| Nonpareil—Idaho Potato Packers | - Stephen Abend, Chief of Operations: sabend@gotspuds.com - Jace Katseanes, CFO: jkatseanes@gotspuds.com - Rulon Robinson, Sales Manager: rrobinson@gotspuds.com - Dandee Hale, Sales: dhale@gotspuds.com | Blackfoot, ID (Area 3) | 82 | Angus, Broadway, Idaho Potato Packers (IPP), Magic, Nonpareil, Prize Pack | Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah | Organic supplier; exporter; family-owned for 75+ years. |
| Pleasant Valley Potato, Inc. pleasantvalleypotato.com | - Ryan Wahlen, Sales Manager: rwahlen@pleasantvalleypotato.com | Aberdeen, ID (Area 3) | 84 | Aberdeen, Allied Growers, Gem State, Gourmet, Pleasant Valley, Red Baron, The Finest | Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah | Exporter; owned by four family farms over 100 years old. |
| Potandon Produce, LLC GreenGiantFreshPotatoes.com | - Mel Davenport, CEO: mdavenport@potandon.com (469) 864-7102 - Eric Downum, CFO: edownum@potandon.com (469) 864-7101 - Carter Bray, VP/GM Variety Potato Division: cbray@potandon.com (469) 864-7097 - Dick Thomas, Senior VP of Sales: dthomas@potandon.com (208) 557-5150 - Glen Reynolds, VP Variety Sales & Business Development: greynolds@potandon.com (336) 760-1453 - Dave Allen, Senior Director of Sales: dallen@potandon.com (817) 602-4233 - John Anderson, Director of Russet & Onion Operations: janderson@potandon.com (469) 864-7099 - JP Surenus, Director of Variety Sales: jsurenus@potandon.com (208) 557-5165 - Kathy Rankin, Retail Sales Manager: krankin@potandon.com (208) 557-5136 - Blaine Heiner, Wholesale Sales Manager: bheiner@potandon.com (208) 557-5199 - Joey Dutton, Key Accounts / Onions Sales Manager: jdutton@potandon.com (208) 557-5147 - Jason Maas, Key Accounts Manager: jmaas@potandon.com (208) 557-5155 - Nancy Bryner, New Business Development Manager: nbryner@potandon.com (804) 937-8344 - Sean Davenport, Regional Sales Manager-West Coast: sdavenport@potandon.com (469) 864-7097 - Ivonne Alanis, Regional Sales Manager: ialanis@potandon.com (464) 204-5015 - Dan Fitzgerald, Marketing Manager: dfitzgerald@potandon.com (208) 557-5139 - Gabriel Boldt, Director-Variety Operations: gboldt@potandon.com (208) 557-5196 - Brian Layton, Variety Operations Manager: blayton@potandon.com (602) 757-7003 | Idaho Falls, ID (Areas 3-4) | 13, 22, 24, 98 | Green Giant Fresh, SunFresh, Harvest Fresh, Sunset, Klondike Brands, The Valley | Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah, Klondike Rose®, Lollipop, Ranger Russet, and many reds/yellows/fingerlings | Organic supplier; exporter; largest fresh potato marketer in U.S. |
| Driscoll Potatoes, Inc. (marketed by Potandon) | - Kevin Warren, Business Manager: kevin.warren@driscollpotato.com (208) 226-5233 | American Falls, ID (Area 3) | 13 | N/A | Russets | Fresh shipper. |
| Liberty Gold Potato Company (marketed by Potandon) | - Mark Thompson, General Manager: mark@ligpotato.com (208) 785-8679 | Blackfoot, ID (Area 3) | 22 | N/A | Russets | Packer/shipper. |
| Idaho Select, Inc. (marketed by Potandon) | - Ethan Crook, General Manager: ecrook.idaho@gmail.com (208) 397-4110 | Aberdeen, ID (Area 3) | 24 | N/A | Russets | Fresh potatoes. |
| Walters Produce, Inc. (marketed by Potandon) | - Shawn Walters, President: shawnw@waltersproduce.net - Brett Johnson, Operations Manager: brettj@waltersproduce.net (208) 458-4105 | Teton, ID (Area 4) | 98 | N/A | Russets | Shipper. |
| R & G Potato Company rgpotato.com | - Brian Walther, COO: brian.walther@rgpotato.com (208) 226-5069 | Pocatello, ID (Area 3) | N/A | N/A | Chipping potatoes | Exporter; focuses on chippers. |
| Rigby Produce, Inc. rigbyproduce.com | - Dale Mickelsen, President: dale@rigbyproduce.com - Bryan Mickelsen, General Manager: mick@rigbyproduce.com - Scott Mickelsen, Business Manager: smickelsen@rigbyproduce.com - Nick Fullmer, Sales: nick@rigbyproduce.com - Steve Wasden, Sales: swasden@rigbyproduce.com | Rigby/Hamer, ID (Area 4) | 10, 28 | PPI, Rigby Produce, Royal Crest | Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah | Burlap packs available. |
| Southwind by Wilcox southwindpotatoes.com | - Juan Juarez, General Manager: juan@southwindpotatoes.com (208) 436-8164 - Wendy Cottom, Assistant: wendy@southwindpotatoes.com (208) 436-8164 | Heyburn, ID (Area 2) | N/A | Gourmet Select, Southwind Farms | Gourmet fingerlings like Purple Fiesta, Red Thumb, Russian Banana | Exporter; specialty focus. |
| Sun Valley Potato Growers, Inc. sunvalleypotatoes.com | - Brian Jones, President - Ty Erling, Sales: Ty.Erling@rpespud.com - Dave Hagar, Sales: David.Hagar@rpespud.com - Justin Jones, Sales: justin@sunvalleypotatoes.com - Terrance Lindauer, Sales: Terrance.Lindauer@rpespud.com - Abraham Pelayo, Sales: Abraham.Pelayo@rpespud.com - Sue Rodriguez, Sales: Sue.Rodriguez@rpespud.com - Wendy Ceja, CSR: Wendy.Ceja@rpespud.com - Karen Werth, CSR - Chris Hall, Transportation: Chris.Hall@rpespud.com | Paul/Rupert, ID (Area 2) | 48 | Greener Valley, Old Oak Farms, Primos, Sun Valley, Two Good | Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah | Exporter; marketed by RPE. |
| Sun-Glo of Idaho, Inc. sungloidaho.com | - Jill Cox, VP Sales: jill@sunglo-idaho.com (208) 313-3650 - Tron Crumley, Sales: tron@sunglo-idaho.com (208) 680-4267 | Sugar City, ID (Area 4) | 17 | Ace, Riverside Farms, Sun Supreme | Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah, Red Norland, Yukon Gold | Exporter. |
| SunRiver of Idaho, Inc. | - Kamille Reed, Sales: kamilleklassen@hotmail.com (208) 221-7176 - Jeff Prescott, Shipping: shipping@sunriverofidaho.com (208) 397-4168 | Aberdeen, ID (Area 3) | 8 | Big Wheel, MoonRiver, SunRiver, The Best | Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah, White Russet varieties | Exporter. |
| Wada Farms Potatoes wadafarms.com | - Bryan Wada, CEO: bryanw@wadafarms.com (208) 542-2898 - Kevin Stanger, President: kevins@wadafarms.com (208) 542-2898 - Joe Esta, VP: joe@wadafarms.com (208) 542-2898 - Ben Josephson, Director of Sales: benj@wadafarms.com (208) 542-2898 - Eric Beck, Director of Marketing: ericb@wadafarms.com (208) 542-2898 - Tate Brooks, Sales: tateb@wadafarms.com (208) 542-2898 - Dave Barton, Sales: daveb@wadafarms.com (254) 848-4411 - Stephanie Bench, Sales: stephanieb@wadafarms.com (208) 542-2898 - Manny Carvajal, Sales & Food Safety: mannyc@wadafarms.com (208) 542-2898 - Trey Serr, Sales: treys@wadafarms.com (208) 542-2898 - Nicole Rumsey Wasylow, Sales: nicholerw@wadafarms.com (208) 542-2898 - Brock Rogers, Sales: brockr@wadafarms.com (208) 542-2898 - Eden Adams, Account Manager: edena@wadafarms.com - Evan Hansen, Logistics: evanh@wadafarms.com (208) 227-1406 - Kevin King, Transportation: kevink@wfmlogistics.com (208) 227-1406 - Zac Davis, Transportation: zacd@wfmlogistics.com (208) 227-1406 - Adrian Whetten, Transportation: adrianw@wfmlogistics.com (208) 542-2898 - Alma Flores, Transportation: almaf@wfmlogistics.com (208) 542-2898 | Idaho Falls, ID (Areas 2-4) | 27, 34, 50, 70, 89, 98, 167 | Big Joe's, Blackfoot Fresh, Dole, Easy-Bakers, Easy-Grillers, Microwave in Bag, Restaurant Quality, Gourmet Fingerlings, Sharp, Smalls, Tailgate Taters, Tater Made | Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah, reds, yellows, fingerlings, organics (e.g., Gogu Valley Red, Huckleberry Gold) | Organic; exporter; value-added products. |
| Magic Valley Produce, Inc. (marketed by Wada Farms) | - Dean Gibson, Controller: dean@magicvalleyproduce.com (208) 438-2995 | Paul, ID (Area 2) | 34 | N/A | Russets | Packer. |
| Ball Brothers Produce (marketed by Wada Farms) | - Carl Ball - Trever Belnap: treverb@ida.net | Lewisville, ID (Area 4) | 70 | N/A | Russets | Fresh produce. |
| Genesis Organics, LLC (marketed by Wada Farms) | - Don Mcfarland, CEO: dmcfarland@genesisorganics.com (208) 734-0004 - Manuel Flores, COO: mflores@genesisorganics.com (208) 420-1613 | Twin Falls, ID (Area 2) | 167 | N/A | Organics | Organic potatoes. |
| Walker Produce, Inc. | - Heath Gordon, Sales Manager: heath@walkerproduce.net - Sheena Cruz, Sales Support: sheena@walkerproduce.net | Idaho Falls/Ammon, ID (Area 4) | 38, 96 | Big W, Light N Fluffy, Nature's Light (Probiotic), Tasti, Top Notch, Von's, Von's Taters, Western Style | Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah | 35 ct cartons. |
| Wilcox, Floyd & Sons, Inc. wilcoxfresh.com | - Justin Reynolds, CEO: justin@wilcoxfresh.com (208) 356-7563 - Derek Peterson, VP Sales: derek@wilcoxfresh.com (208) 227-5155 - Arturo Rodriguez, Export: art@wilcoxfresh.com (208) 227-5126 - Tavann Young, Marketing: tavann@wilcoxfresh.com (208) 227-5151 - Rhe Jones, Sales: rhe@wilcoxfresh.com (208) 227-5156 - Austin Reese, Business Development: austin@wilcoxfresh.com (208) 227-5152 | Rexburg, ID (Area 4) | 110 | Easy! Creations, Mother Earth Fresh, Old Faithful Fries, Penny Pincher, Tastewell, Wilcox, Yellowstone Gold | Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah, reds, fingerlings, Yukon Gold | Exporter; includes Southwind. |
| Garnand Marketing, LLC garnand.com | - Kevin Adam, Managing Member: KPA@garnand.com (208) 734-6095 - Jesse Rigel, Member: jesse@garnand.com (208) 734-6095 - Gary Garnand, Contractor: garnmkt@garnand.com (208) 734-5744 | Twin Falls, ID (Area 2) | N/A | N/A | Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah, Dakota Crisp | 50# mesh packs. |
| Kingston Fresh kingstonfresh.com | - Nick Proia, COO: nproia@kingstonfresh.com (208) 552-4510 - Kristy Sommers, Key Accounts: ksommers@kingstonfresh.com (208) 552-4526 - Austin Reese, Key Accounts: areese@kingstonfresh.com (702) 483-8876 | Idaho Falls, ID (Area 4) | N/A | Awesome, Kingston, Kingston Fryer, Kingston Fryer Gold | Russet Burbank, Russet Norkotah, Alturas, Ranger, Shepody, Kennebec, Yukon Gold | Exporter; frying potatoes. |
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