Exhibiting at World Tea Expo 2025

Allied Potato Processing, headquartered in Bakersfield, California, is a globally recognized leader in potato cultivation, processing, and export. With farming and processing operations extending across California, Colorado, and Washington, the company delivers premium-quality potatoes to major food processors, snack manufacturers, and international distributors. Allied Potato operates with a mission of agricultural excellence, innovation, and sustainability in every phase of the potato lifecycle—from seed development to final delivery.

Brief History

Established in the early 2000s, Allied Potato quickly evolved from a regional grower to a vertically integrated agribusiness enterprise. Founded by Jason Davenport, the company built its early success on delivering consistent chipstock potato quality to processors in North America. With growing demand from overseas markets, Allied expanded into seed cultivation and global distribution, becoming a preferred partner for major snack and food companies.

Core Business

Allied Potato’s core business includes:

• Growing proprietary and licensed potato varieties
• Processing and packing chipstock, seed, and fresh market potatoes
• Exporting bulk and packaged products to over 15 countries
• Agronomic research and cultivar development for high-yield varieties

The company is renowned for its ability to consistently deliver high-solids, low-defect chipstock potatoes suitable for large-scale processing.

Product and Service Offerings

Allied Potato offers a diversified portfolio:

• Chipstock Potatoes

  • Atlantic
  • Snowden
  • Lamoka

• Seed Potatoes

  • Certified, pathogen-free seed potatoes for commercial planting

• Fresh Market Potatoes

  • High-grade potatoes supplied to U.S. retail and foodservice sectors

The company operates advanced washing, grading, and cold storage facilities to ensure year-round availability and optimal freshness.

Specialization and Core USP

Allied Potato’s key differentiators include:

• End-to-End Supply Chain Control – From seed propagation to processing and export
• Proprietary Farming Practices – Maximizing solids content and minimizing defects
• Global Logistics Expertise – Shipping to North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East
• Sustainability-Focused Agriculture – Emphasis on water efficiency, minimal pesticide use, and regenerative soil practices

The company's chipstock potatoes meet strict standards set by global snack brands for color, texture, and sugar levels.

Financials

Allied Potato remains privately held, but trade publications and agricultural industry sources estimate the company's annual revenue exceeds $60 million. Their combined farming operations span over 9,000 acres in key U.S. potato regions. The company has shown a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 12% over the last five years, driven by strong export demand and long-term supply contracts.

Shipment Data

According to international trade data platforms like Trademo and ImportYeti:

• Allied Potato exported to over 20 countries in 2023
• Key export markets include: India, South Korea, Indonesia, Egypt, and Mexico
• Over 1,200 containers (TEUs) of chipstock and seed potatoes shipped in 2023 alone
• Main ports of dispatch: Port of Oakland and Port of Long Beach

This places Allied among the top five U.S.-based potato exporters by volume.

Target Market

Allied Potato services a variety of customer segments:

• Snack food manufacturers (chips, fries)
• Large-scale agricultural growers
• International food distributors
• Supermarkets and wholesale markets
• Government and institutional buyers (e.g., school nutrition programs)

Their customer base values consistency, high yields, and dependable delivery windows.

Capabilities

• 9,000+ acres of managed potato farmland across 3 U.S. states
• FDA-registered packing and grading facilities
• Cold storage capacity exceeding 100,000 cwt (hundredweight)
• On-site laboratories for sugar level and solids testing
• Fleet of climate-controlled transport and logistics coordination

Certifications and Compliance Records

• USDA and CDFA certified seed potato programs
• PrimusGFS and GlobalG.A.P. certified for food safety and farm practices
• APHIS-approved phytosanitary inspection for export markets
• EPA-compliant for sustainable chemical and pesticide use

Customer Testimonials

Clients consistently endorse Allied Potato for reliability and quality:

"Allied has been our go-to chipstock supplier for years. Their potatoes fry clean, pack well, and arrive exactly when we need them." – Director of Procurement, Major Snack Company, India

"The team at Allied is always responsive, flexible with orders, and focused on long-term relationships." – Agricultural Importer, Egypt

Major Achievements

• Named a Top U.S. Ag Exporter by American Farm Export Council in 2022
• Invited exhibitor at Fruit Logistica Berlin and Asia Fruit Logistica
• Developed proprietary packaging and handling solutions for long-haul potato shipping
• Achieved 99% on-time delivery rate for export consignments in 2023