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Potatoes

Rooted in Ireland, Irish-grown potatoes are tasty, versatile, and a key ingredient in healthy, budget-friendly meals.

The Nutrition Behind Potatoes

Potassium

New potatoes and old potatoes are a source of potassium, while baked potatoes are high in potassium. Potassium contributes to normal muscle function, normal functioning of the nervous system, and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.

Vitamin B1

Old potatoes are a source of vitamin B1. Vitamin B1 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system, normal psychological function, and the normal function of the heart.

Vitamin C

Old potatoes are a source of vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and the protection of cells from oxidative stress. It also contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels, cartilage, bones, gums, teeth, and skin, and increases iron absorption from plants.

Folate

Microwaved potatoes are a source of folate. Folate contributes to normal psychological function, the normal function of the immune system, and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Folate also has a role in the process of cell division.

Naturally packed with goodness, depending on the type and cooking method, potatoes provide a vital range of everyday nutrients.

recipes

Sustainably grown, naturally good

Lunch

Eoin Sheehan’s Broccoli and cauliflower cheese with potatoes and crumb topping

Potato Varieties

Irish-grown potatoes come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and textures, each bringing something unique to the kitchen.

Rooster

The great all-rounder potato with a medium-dry to floury texture. Harvested in autumn and stored
throughout the year.

Perfect for: Boiling, baking, steaming, roasting, and chipping

Queens

A classic second-early crop known for its distinctly floury texture. In season from late June to early
autumn.

Perfect for: Boiling, steaming, roasting, and chipping.

Kerr’s Pink

A late maincrop potato with a high dry-matter content. Harvested in autumn, they store beautifully through to the spring.

Perfect for: Boiling, baking, steaming, roasting, and chipping.

Maris Piper

An incredibly popular variety prized for delivering a lovely, fluffy texture. Harvested in autumn and
available throughout the year.

Perfect for: Chipping and roasting, but also suited to boiling, baking, and steaming.

Baby / Salad Potatoes

Waxy-textured smaller varieties harvested from August and stored year-round.

Perfect for: Salads, boiling, and air frying.

Did you know?

Leftover potatoes from the weekend don't need to go to waste!

1

Place your leftover cooked potatoes into a sealed container.

2

Refrigerate them properly.

3

Use them across every cooking method—from boiling and baking to roasting, chipping, and air frying —to create quick meals throughout the week.

Grown Close to Home

Choosing Irish potatoes means supporting local growers and opting for a carbohydrate with incredibly low food miles.

Eco-Conscious Farming

Growers utilize cutting-edge, integrated pest and disease management alongside efficient irrigation systems to minimize environmental impact.

Smart Storage & Packaging

Potatoes are machine-harvested into bulk boxes and stored in 'smart' barns before being graded and packed into recyclable packaging.

The Irish Potato Federation

Consisting of nine core wholesale, pack, import, and export members, the federation actively manages and distributes a significant proportion of Ireland’s potato crops to promote the trade.