The Little Potato Company has launched a dedicated foodservice division as it looks to strengthen its support for operators across restaurant, retail, hospitality and institutional channels.

The Edmonton-based company said The Little Potato Company Food Service Solutions will provide added resources, visibility and expertise for the foodservice channel, supporting operators that are dealing with labor pressure, rising costs and demand for consistent fresh ingredients.

The division will initially focus on limited-service and full-service restaurants, retail and hospitality, with additional emphasis on healthcare, education and other institutional segments over time.

“Our focus is on creating confidence for food operators, we make it easier for operators to deliver great food, every time,” said Sanford Gleddie, EVP, Sales, Marketing and Business Development at The Little Potato Company. “Foodservice customers operators can count on consistency with Little Potatoes; reliable quality with uniform sizing, easy prep that works for all skill levels, a versatile product that works across the entire menu and year-round supply of potatoes grown by family farms across North America.”

The company’s foodservice portfolio includes fresh Little Potatoes in larger pack sizes, including 4 x 10 lb bags, 25 lb cases and 50 lb cases. Varieties include Little Yellows, Little Reds, Little Trios, Little Purely Purples and Little Fingerlings. The portfolio also includes sous-vide products available exclusively through foodservice.

According to the company, the products are designed to help operators reduce preparation time, streamline kitchen operations and maintain consistency across menus and dayparts. The potatoes require no peeling, are uniform in size and are intended to cook consistently. Sous-vide options can be ready in as little as two minutes and require no specialized skills or training.

The Little Potato Company said the offering is intended to help operators manage food cost and waste while supporting consistent flavor and presentation.

The company currently distributes its foodservice products through Sysco, Gordon Food Service and Restaurant Depot, with further expansion underway. It is also developing an integrated platform with digital resources, product information and culinary inspiration tailored to operator needs.