Side Delights promotes potatoes for National Picnic Month

Newport Beach, CA (July 15, 2025)- Fresh Solutions Network (FSN) BB #:325392 kicked off National Picnic Month in July, showcasing their portion-friendly potato packaging for on-the-go lifestyles during the summer or outdoor entertaining at any time of the year.

According to the Smithsonian, “picnics are back”, especially among Gen Z.¹ The conclusion is based on searches for picnics, which are up 385 percent since last year on Pinterest and are trending on TikTok and Instagram for dating ideas.

“Potatoes are perfect for picnics or any summer snacking on the beach, boat, or in the backyard,” noted Kathleen Triou, president and CEO of Fresh Solutions Network. “Side Delights offers delicious packable options for all ages and outdoor occasions.”

The picnic resurgence began early during the pandemic when restaurants were closed and eating outdoors was the safest way to socialize.  Now, with increasing restaurant prices and the growing appreciation for sharing a meal outdoors as an escape from the stress and demands of daily life, consumers are packing picnics, and grocery stores are capitalizing on the trend.

Culinary agency Ingredient recommends “portable snacks, pre-packaged meals, and simple recipes for dishes that travel well across all marketing and social media channels.”²

“In addition to being portable, “Side Delights potatoes are versatile and cost-effective with endless picnic-friendly possibilities a click away on the Side Delights recipe site from potato salad and sandwiches on Sour Cream & Chive Potato Mini Buns to sweet and savory surprises like Potato Chip Magic Bars,” added Triou. 

Side Delights offers a variety of nutritious, economical products, including bagged and bulk potatoes, potato kits, convenience potatoes, petite potatoes, fresh-cut potatoes, and organic potatoes. For more information on Side Delights products and its network of farms, visit SideDelights.com and GrownWhereItMatters.com.

1. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/picnics-are-back-180982102/
2. https://foodindustryexecutive.com/2024/02/the-rise-of-picnic-culture-why-this-year-could-see-a-surge-in-al-fresco-dining-adventures/

About Fresh Solutions Network, LLC:  Fresh Solutions Network (FSN) is the exclusive supplier of Side Delights^® potatoes and onions.  FSN is a group of family-owned potato and onion growers and shippers who help fresh potato and onion buyers grow their categories, maximize category investment, and increase sales. FSN delivers category insights, collaborative innovation, and customized assortment. Fresh Solutions Network, LLC partners include: Masser Family of Companies, Inc. (Masser Potato Farms and Keystone Potato Products in Sacramento and Hegins, PA), Fresh Solution Farms (White Pigeon, MI), Mack Farms (Lake Wales, FL), Michael Family Farms, Inc. (Urbana, OH), Basin Gold Cooperative, Inc. (Pasco, WA), and NoKota Packers, Inc. (Buxton, ND).