Sweet Potato Council The United States Sweet Potato Council is the advocate for the economic well-being of U.S. sweet potato growers.

The Council is a voluntary organization. Its financial support comes from dues paid by state organizations, from Associate Membership dues, and individual sponsorships.

U.S. sweet potato growers and the entire U.S. Sweet Potato Industry benefit directly and indirectly from the activities of the Council. The Council supports the Industry by:
  • Implementing reasonably priced promotion activities
  • Monitoring federal issues affecting the growers' ability to produce efficiently
  • Lobbying key Congressmen and federal staff on federal issues important to growers
  • Provide a forum for bringing together, on a national level, growers and issues of diverse regions

*** Fresh sweet potatoes (U.S. grown, orange flesh varieties) have been certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) to be low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Now, opportunity exists for Council members to use American Heart Association's heart-check mark in their promotions. ***
~~~ Sweet Potatoes ~~~
Available Year Round
in Major Supermarkets
and Restaurants



~ Sweet Potatoes ~
provide FIBER, FOLATE, POTASSIUM, VITAMIN B-6
and they're bursting with
BETA CAROTENE (Vitamin A).
"A Powerhouse of Nutrition"

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Sweet Potato
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“The Nutritional Gold Standard Among Vegetables”
~ Sweet Potatoes ~
are CHOLESTEROL-FREE,
FAT-FREE
and excellent sources of
VITAMINS C & E.


  • About the Council

  • Sweet Potato Nutrition

  • Sweet Potato Recipes

  • Statistical Yearbook

  • Marketing / Merchandising

  • Industry Links



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    For more information, contact:
    The United States Sweet Potato Council, Inc.
    12 Nicklaus Lane, Suite 101
    Columbia, SC 29229
    Tel. (803) 788-7101
    FAX (803) 788-7101
     website:www.SweetPotatoUSA.org
    E-mail

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    The Produce for Better Health (PBH) Foundation has recognized
    The United States Sweet Potato Council as a Fruit & Veggies Champion
    for its involvement and sponsorship in PBH's
    Fruit & Veggies Role Model and Champion Recognition Program

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    *** FREE Downloadable Sweet Potato Recipes ***

    *** Eggs over Kale and Sweet Potato Grits ***
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    ***> Sweet Potato Fries & Salmon Burgers ***>
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    ***> Sweet Potato Pancakes ***>
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  • View the USSPC sweet potato advertorial in the March 2009 "Masters of Merchandising" issue of Produce Business.
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    *** WeightWatchers:
    The versatile sweet potatoes "are one of North America's healthiest, most delicious traditions."     		*** Dole Superfoods:
    Sweet potato is "a Superfood for your eyes."
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    *** Center for Science in the Public Interest:
    The CSPI considers sweet potatoes as No. 1 "Best Foods" --- "a nutritional All-Star — one of the best vegetables you can eat."     		*** Institute of Medicine:
    School Meals: Building Blocks for Healthy Children
    Recommended Changes to the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs
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    *** New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
    		 *** Produce for Better Health Foundation:
    Sweet potatoes for colorful, casual, easy-to-prepare nutritious meals.

    		You can view/download the PDF versions of the
    National
    SweetPotato
    Newsletter
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  • Winter 2013 (1.21 MB)
  • Summer 2012 (2.06 MB)
  • Winter 2012 (3.33 MB)
  • Summer 2011 (1.41 MB)
  • Winter 2011 (1.30 MB)
  • Summer 2010 (1.87 MB)
  • Winter 2010 (1.65 MB)
  • Summer 2009 (2.24 MB)
  • Winter 2009 (2.87 MB)
  • Summer 2008 (0.92 MB)
  • Winter 2008 (0.60 MB)
  • Summer 2007 (0.95 MB)
  • Winter 2007 (0.78 MB)

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    Sweet Potato Videos
    * Sweet Potato is Superfood
    (Appetite for Health)
    * Sweet Potato Pancake for World Food Day (7News-Denver, CO)
    * Sweet Potatoes Aren't Just for Thanksgiving (9News-Denver, CO)
    * Chef Elle Sweet Potato and Duck Hush Puppies(News3-Memphis, TN)
    * Sweet Potato Rice (Gogumabap) (maangchi.com)
    * The Sweet Potato Project (Fox2Now-St. Louis, MO)
    * Beta-Carotene: Key Nutrient for Cancer Prevention and Immunity (Meschino Health)