At A.V. Thomas Produce, growing premium sweet potatoes isn't just what we do—it's who we are. For generations, we've been dedicated to delivering flavorful, nutrient-rich sweet potatoes that inspire both home cooks and professional chefs. From vibrant oranges to deep purples and delicate whites, every variety offers its own taste, texture, and nutr...
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In an extraordinary show of generosity and commitment to fighting hunger, A.V. Thomas Produce has donated more than 12.4 million pounds of sweet potatoes to the California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) in 2024. This remarkable contribution underscores the company's dedication to supporting communities in need and promoting access to healthy, nut...
A.V. Thomas Produce, America's leading grower and supplier of premium sweet potatoes, is excited to announce the launch of its "Sweeten Your Holiday" campaign, encouraging consumers to celebrate the season with delicious and nutritious sweet potatoes. As part of this campaign, A.V. Thomas Produce is hosting a national photo contest called "Show Us ...
Consumer trends in purchasing sweet potatoes have evolved significantly in recent years, reflecting broader shifts in dietary preferences and food culture. As more people seek out nutrient-dense foods, sweet potatoes have grown in popularity due to their impressive health benefits. Their reputation as a superfood, rich in vitamins, minerals, and fi...
August & September are the months when the 2023-24 sweet potato season starts to wind down. The climate controlled storage facilities have been protecting the inventory from the extreme heat this summer, preserving the crop for our late season sales. We have ample inventory to mitigate any potential supply gaps on all major varieties of sweet p...
All of us at A.V. Thomas Produce are so proud to have RTP Internacional TV (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal) come to Livingston, CA to do a story about our owner Manuel Eduardo Vieira @manuel.e.vieira and his legacy of coming to the United States from Portugal and creating the largest organic and conventional sweet potato company in the country. It's...
Costco and AVT are changing the game when it comes to this classic restaurant appetizer! Utilizing the best organic sweet potatoes out there, Costco has created an amazing recipe for this delicious snack!Nature's Pride Organic Sweet Potato Skins - check out the video here!Check out the full recipe here!
Anaheim, CA (January 2023) – As connoisseurs of all things colorful, healthy, and delicious, Frieda's LLC is delighted to see the purple sweet potato chosen as Vegetable of the Year 2024, handpicked by an expert panel in celebration of Veganuary—a movement that encourages people worldwide to try a vegan lifestyle during the month of January.Veganua...
Donating 10 million pounds per year to California food banks. If you're fond of sweet potatoes, there's a good chance you've tried some from A.V. Thomas Produce. Located in Atwater, Calif., A.V. Thomas Produce is one of America's leading sweet potato suppliers and the largest on the west coast. We are fortunate to call them a longtime donor of the ...
Organic sweet potato farming has witnessed a surge in popularity within the agricultural industry, reflecting the growing consumer demand for sustainable and health-conscious food choices. A.V. Thomas Produce has embraced the dynamics of organic sweet potato farming in the industry Since 1987 and we continue to examine key trends, challenges, and s...
The 2023-24 season is well underway and we are excited about the opportunities this year. Our sweet potato program has never looked better. We have expanded our facilities thru two mergers last season and we also added an exciting new variety to our growing program for this season. (Ben Yagi Purple Sweet Potatoes).The new crop started shipping in S...
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California sweet potato farmers are on a mission to end consumer confusion, entice younger buyers and increase retail sales of this superfood, according to a news release."It's very likely that many shoppers who come into the store looking for sweet potatoes are walking away confused and empty-handed when what they see on the shelf is labeled a yam...
Once a humble and unassuming vegetable, the sweet potato has reclaimed the spotlight as a potent elixir of longevity following its feature on a recent Netflix show, "Living to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones," which aired just a fortnight ago. This captivating documentary delved into the enigmatic phenomenon of Blue Zones, regions around the world w...
The 2023 Organic Sweet Potato Season was off to a slow start. We had record rainfall in February and March, along with continued below normal mild to cold weather. These events delayed the normal start to hotbeds about 2-3 weeks and slowed up the slip growth. This resulted in our transplanting of slips to be behind about 2-3 weeks as well.The good ...
The 2023 growing season has been exceptionally good even though we started late due to late rains and cold temperatures. The weather during planting started off with mild temperatures ranging from high 50's at night and high 70's to low 80's during the day with full sun. Wind was almost nonexistent this year, which was a blessing. No replanting was...
Following up to our successful merger with Yagi Brothers Produce in February 2023, A.V. Thomas Produce, Inc. is pleased to announce that we have entered into a definitive merger agreement with Dallas Distributing, a long-standing part of the California sweet potato industry.A.V. Thomas Produce, Inc., a family owned and operated company, found...
At A.V. Thomas Produce we are doing everything we can to keep up with changing times, especially when it comes to technology. We have recently launched our new website for the company and will continually be adding and editing content to provide much needed information to our customers, followers, and for general information. Including a news page ...
A.V. Thomas Produce, Inc. is pleased to announce that we have entered into a definitive merger agreement with Yagi Brothers Produce, one of the original sweet potato growers, packers, and shippers in California, that started in 1947.A.V. Thomas Produce, Inc. is a leading supplier of fresh conventional and certified organic sweet potatoes in North a...