Behind the scenes, thousands of varieties of potatoes are being tested every year with one purpose - to find the most flavorful, unique and consistently sized potatoes that consumers want. 
Potandon, the potato company that brings us Green Giant Fresh and Klondike Brands, has been working in tandem with SunRain Growers, their research and development partner, to assess the different types of potato plants to produce the most exciting, flavorful potatoes to hit the market.
And they deliver.
The opportunity to see how SunRain Growers operates is a real treat as this is where the magic happens.
It all begins with a different potato seedling, which has been tested with non-Gmo methods and then grown in their greenhouses, and then the most compelling of these varieties are then planted into the fields. We are talking tens of thousands of potato plants, by the way.
The varieties that are harvested at the test farms are looked at with scrutiny and critically, and the favorites are selected by the most delicious flavor profile, beautiful skins, size and color, and what might be considered to be the most purely delicious and consistent.
In fact, it is the consumers’ preferences that dictate the varieties that are tested and grown so that consumers can have the type of potatoes they most want and desire.
If the varieties under consideration have made the cut on all counts, then they are given the thumbs-up and provided to the other farmers to grow for the Potandon company, via their Klondike and Green Giant Fresh brands.
The selection process isn’t quite over, as the top of the line harvests of these potatoes are then the ones actually selected for market, ultimately what we are finding in the grocery stores and soon to be available for us to enjoy at home.
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Nice to know that Idaho is helping to feed the world
Very interesting. And very informative.
So many vegetables have the lost taste I remember as a child. Since farmers don’t use heirloom seeds and have experimented with them they just don’t taste the same. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case with potatoes. I long for a tasty carrot. One that will turn your fingers orange when you peel it but that is no longer the case and is so sad.
Impressive research!
How cool is that?
So lovely to have potatoes that are easy
Wow! I had no idea that so much care and research went into your products. So glad your company took the time and made the effort to bring us such wonderful products.
Love trying all the new
Love your potatoes!
My favorite foods are ground chuck, potatoes, and onions.
So many variations to try and love!!
Great product!
Potatoes are great
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I love the taste of the potatoes in garlic and to make shish kabobs I love them on the grill
Love potatoes. Love green giant hoho
These potatoes are addicting 😍😛🥰.
Thanks for doing potatoes soooo well!
I am definitely going to buy Green Giant/Klondike potatoes from now on.
Can’t wait to try them !!
Sounds great
AMERICA’S FARMERS OUR HEROS.
Potatoes are my favorite food. There are so many ways to use them. Thanks for all of the information on them.
Love the USA and the farmers that grow my potatoes
AMERICA THE GREATEST PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK .”GOD BLESS OUR FARMERS “
Nice!
Buy American , Americans work. This is applied on produce like poatatoes as well as other products.
My family loves your potatoes, I am always picking up a bag.
I love your potaoes, and I am so happy I have access for them.
It’s amazing how many different potato products you offer!
L love the quick-cook possibilities!
WOW GREAT POTATOES
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Love potatoes but never could get the right taste. These are great!!!!
Your products are addicting😍
My lunch today is a baked potato.
Great family business! I grew up on a farm and I sure do miss the food.
Love, love, love your potatoes in just about every way you have them! Delicious!
I love boiled potatoes,baked,mashed,fries I add potatoes in my daily diet.And I love the freshness of this potatoes..yumilicios!!!
In love with the variety! No mess cooking BUT still so flavorful! Love that the company is making a wholesome product
It all adds up to flavor! Great work
I look forward to trying them – great for my marathon training .,
I love potatoes – and thank you for adding so many yummy and easy varitiies
can’t wait to try them, all of them
Love your potatoes, they are so delicious
WOW DELICIOUS
i like it
Very nice!
Love it.
I have been your buying the different potatoes , that I microwave right in the package, I love the different varieties and so quick and easy and no messy pan to clean!
DELICIOUS!!!
I love the freshness of your potatoes.. keep them coming!
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Are these potatoes grown organically?
Glad you are exploring the diversity of the potato family and sharing it through sales.