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During the 2025 NPC Washington Summit, we caught up with Brett Jensen, the newly elected National Potato Council Vice President of Trade Affairs. We chatted with Brett about his operations in Idaho Falls, his previous chairmanships of the Idaho Potato Commission and Potatoes USA, and how his background supports his role in leading NPC's trade advocacy efforts.This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles. 

Potatoes USA elected Steve Elfering of Boise as Board Chair at its annual meeting, and ag groups express concerns about the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and E.U.

Potatoes USA continues to work on marketing programs for potatoes to educate consumers about the benefits and versatility they provide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite the many challenges for agriculture, Potatoes USA Chief Marketing Officer, Kim Brashears says things are looking good and she's excited about 2025.

Blair Richardson is the president and CEO of Potatoes USA. They’re the group in charge of growing demand for homegrown potatoes both here domestically and overseas. Blair says the demand story for potatoes has been excellent. He says there are potential headwinds if tariffs put a higher price tag on some of the frozen foods we enjoy, such as french fries. First, he reminds us where the U.S. stands as a producer and consumer of potatoes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite the many challenges for agriculture, Potatoes USA Chief Marketing Officer, Kim Brashears says things are looking good and she's excited about 2025.

The opening of Mexico to fresh table stock exports has created significant benefits for U.S. producers, Mexican consumers and even Mexican growers as demand for potatoes increases. During Potato Expo 2025, we brought together four industry experts to provide valuable insights on the challenges and opportunities surrounding U.S. potato exports. The episode highlights the 25-year journey to open the Mexican market for U.S. potatoes, demonstrating the collaboration between industry leaders and government officials. • Overview of the 25-year effort to gain market access • Strategies by Potatoes USA to educate Mexican consumers • Differences in consumer preferences and purchasing power analysis • Challenges in distribution channels and traditional market dynamics • Importance of consumer sampling and education in driving demand • Ongoing phytosanitary concerns and mitigation strategies • Outlook on growth potential and market share for US potatoes in MexicoGuests:Kim Breshears, Chief Marketing Officer, Potatoes USAKam Quarles, CEO, National Potato CouncilLuis Moreno, CEO, Grupo PMMatt Lantz, Senior Vice President of Global Access, Bryant Christie Inc.This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles. 

Potatoes USA President Blair Richardson explains how they'll use AI to help fix some of the more common misperceptions about potatoes.

Potatoes USA President Blair Richardson explains how they'll use AI to help fix some of the more common misperceptions about potatoes.

The U.S. potato industry has seen quite the turnaround in volume the past year with a pretty healthy rebound.

The U.S. potato industry has seen quite the turnaround in volume the past year with a pretty healthy rebound.

Potatoes USA, the marketing arm for U.S.-grown potatoes, is putting together an artificial intelligence tool to combat misinformation on social media.

Potatoes USA, the marketing arm for U.S.-grown potatoes, is putting together an artificial intelligence tool to combat misinformation on social media.

AboutAboutAssistant Athletics Director for Sports Nutrition for Purdue University Athletics. Oversee sports nutrition program and specifically work with football, men's basketball, volleyball, and soccer. Primary duties include: individual and team nutrition education, providing counseling and MNT as needed, evaluating supplements for legality, safety, and efficacy, managing student volunteer work-force to appropriately run Fueling Stations, assessing body composition and identifying athletes at high-risk for bone injury using Lunar iDXA technology, and managing seven-figure budget to provide all teams with adequate and appropriate supplementation.Co-instruct Rookie/Continuing Sports Nutrition Education through Purdue's Nutrition Science Dpt.Published my first book, The Healthy Former Athlete, with Skyhorse Publishing in 2017. Thehealthyformerathlete.com Extensive media background, with highlights being continued work with Big Ten Network Live as a color commentator and sideline reporter for women's soccer and basketball. Proficient in social media (@LinktoNutrition) and have formal influencer contracts with Gatorade Performance Partner and Potatoes USA. Have extended Purdue Sports Nutrition's reach into a large Twitter following, as well as Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.Prior to starting work as a sports dietitian, I gained a large base of clinical experience as a floating dietitian with St. Vincent Health. This role allowed me to work in a wide array of clinical settings both as the sole RD and as part of a multi-RD team, as well as complete managerial and food service tasks.Graduated from Purdue University with my BS in Dietetics & Health, Nutrition, and Fitness (Dec 2011) and my MS in Health & Kinesiology (Dec 2019). Completed Coordinated Program in Dietetics at Purdue University.Member of Purdue Women's Soccer team 2007-2011 with Academic All-Big 10 honors 2008-2011.

Potatoes USA, the marketing arm for U.S.-grown potatoes, is putting together an artificial intelligence tool to combat misinformation on social media.

Potatoes USA, the marketing arm for U.S.-grown potatoes, is putting together an artificial intelligence tool to combat misinformation on social media.

Potatoes USA, the marketing arm for U.S.-grown potatoes, is putting together an artificial intelligence tool to combat misinformation on social media.

UPDATE: Due to scheduled construction at The Mirage Las Vegas, the National Potato Council moved the location of Potato Expo 2025 to the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 9-10, 2025.---After more than 20 years and numerous legal challenges, the Mexican market was opened to U.S. fresh potatoes in 2022. Nearly two years later, NPC, Potatoes USA, and the industry's top trade consultants at Bryant Christie, Inc. came together at Potato Expo 2024 to assess where things are, how far they need to go, and the challenges in realizing the potential of this valuable export market.Guests:Kim Breshears, Chief Marketing Officer, Potatoes USAMatt Lantz, Vice President, Global Access, Bryant Christie, Inc.Ted Tschirky, NPC VP of Trade Affairs, Potato Grower, Pasco, WashingtonKam Quarles, CEO, National Potato CouncilThis podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles.  

Potatoes USA, the marketing arm for U.S.-grown potatoes, is putting together an artificial intelligence tool to combat misinformation on social media.

Potatoes USA, the marketing arm for U.S.-grown potatoes, is putting together an artificial intelligence tool to combat misinformation on social media.

Potatoes USA, the marketing arm for U.S.-grown potatoes, is putting together an artificial intelligence tool to combat misinformation on social media.

Potatoes USA, the marketing arm for U.S.-grown potatoes, is putting together an artificial intelligence tool to combat misinformation on social media.

Potatoes USA, the marketing arm for U.S.-grown potatoes, is putting together an artificial intelligence tool to combat misinformation on social media.

The availability of U.S. potatoes has rebounded strongly from a down year in 2022 to a strong crop in 2023.

The availability of U.S. potatoes has rebounded strongly from a down year in 2022 to a strong crop in 2023.

Potatoes USA is creating an artificial intelligence tool to combat misinformation on social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Brashears, Chief Marketing Officer at Potatoes USA, says a good year for U.S. potatoes demonstrates the demand remains strong, and our access to a couple of key markets will surely help.

Kim Brashears, Chief Marketing Officer at Potatoes USA, says a good year for U.S. potatoes demonstrates the demand remains strong, and our access to a couple of key markets will surely help.

Blair Richardson leads Potatoes USA, a trade group looking for new opportunities for U.S. potatoes. He says that they also have to be concerned about misinformation about potatoes that target both consumers and healthcare providers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lot of different discussions happening in Wisconsin about affordable health care options for farm families. Our state's largest general farm organizations are bringing it up as a top priority in this legislative session and have brought different strategies to the table. Wisconsin Farmers Union, for example, is asking the state to expand BadgerCare by accepting federal Medicaid expansion dollars. With the expansion, they hope to reach more farmers. Stephanie Hoff gives us some perspective.Potato and vegetable growers are gathered together in Stevens Point through today for their annual winter conference.  Blair Richardson leads Potatoes USA, a trade group looking for new opportunities for U.S. potatoes.  He says that they also have to be concerned about misinformation about potatoes that filters not only to consumers, but also health care providers.  He speaks with Stephanie Hoff in Stevens Point.Fundraising is the primary goal right now for WI FFA Foundation board members.  Past president, Tom Bressler, says WI FFA is experiencing tremendous growth that requires more financial resources to be really effective. It looks like U.S. cheese prices have finally hit bottom and are starting to come back up - a little.  That's the observation Andy Faulman with EverAg shared with Pam Jahnke this morning.  He also reminded dairy producers to keep an eye on dry whey prices.  He explains the correlation on whey prices to Class III milk prices which drive Wisconsin dairies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Potatoes USA is at the forefront of promoting healthy lifestyles and culinary excellence with the versatile potato. Chef RJ Harvey calls in to preview the Potato Expo 2024 session that will explore how potatoes can be prepared to cater to unique needs and preferences, including “Food as Medicine” advocates, foodservice operators, home cooks, and the ever-evolving Generation Z.   Guest: Chef RJ Harvey, RDN, CEC, Culinary Director, Potatoes USA This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles.  

Northwest potato growers have something to be very proud of. That is that the “fruits of their labor” are the most popular vegetable in the nation!

Northwest potato growers have something to be very proud of. That is that the “fruits of their labor” are the most popular vegetable in the nation!

Marisa Stein is marketing director for Potatoes USA. She spoke to Andrew Carter about carving potatoes for Halloween.

Organic Valley got about $25 million from USDA to cut carbon emissions. They're using the money as an incentive for about 500 of their farmer members to start manure management, planting trees or installing solar, to name a few examples, says Nicole Rakobitsch, sustainability director at OV. Now is the time to start making auction plans with The Steffes Group. In a paid program, Pam Jahnke talks to Ashley Huhn about how their specialists evaluate land and equipment. About 90 percent of the potato crop is out of the ground in Wisconsin, and it's looking great. The challenge is for the industry to make sure there's demand for those potatoes, says Mike Carter, CEO of Bushman's Inc. in Rosholt and chairman of Potatoes USA. Cheese has seen a 21-cent rally in barrels over the last few weeks. Blocks gained 5 ¾ cents yesterday, lending to a 60-cent rally in nearby contracts. 2024 contracts have moved back towards their highs. Seasonally, this is expected -- but for how long? That's never a sure answer, says Ever.Ag Principal Mike North.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About 90 percent of the potato crop is out of the ground in Wisconsin, and it's looking great. That's actually the verdict coming from several regions across the U.S. However, big spuds and high yields mean that storage will be tight. So the challenge is on for the industry to make sure there's demand for those potatoes, says Mike Carter. Carter is the CEO of Bushmans' Inc. based in Rosholt. He's also the chairman of Potatoes USA, the marketing arm for U.S. grown potatoes. He was recently on the East Coast visiting with growers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transportation, nutrition, international relationships – it's all relevant in the conversation around marketing potatoes. Blair Richardson is the president and CEO of Potatoes USA, the national marketing organization for U.S. grown potatoes. He doesn't want you to associate potatoes with someone who lays on the couch all day. He says they're working on spreading the good word about healthy potatoes both domestically and overseas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin is a major player in the United States potato market. Wisconsin is ranked 3rd in the nation for shipping fresh potatoes and total potato production. This year, Potatoes USA is holding their annual conference in Milwaukee. Mark Klompien is the President and CEO of the United Potato Growers of America and was in attendance at the conference. He shares the impact Wisconsin has on the national potato market along with a general assessment of potatoes in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During Potato Expo 2023, key association CEOs throughout the U.S. potato industry came together for a live podcast recording focused on current and future opportunities for potatoes. Alison Bodor, President and CEO of the American Frozen Foods Institute, Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, and Blair Richardson, President and CEO of Potatoes USA, sat down with Eye on Potatoes podcast host Lane Nordlund to talk about how the organizations work together to strengthen partnerships, create new opportunities, and work collaboratively to improve the potato industry.Guests:Alison Bodor, President & CEO, American Frozen Food InstituteKam Quarles, CEO, National Potato CouncilBlair Richardson, President & CEO, Potatoes USAThis podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles. 

The full Mexican market for fresh U.S. potatoes was finally opened in the Spring of 2022, culminating a decades-long effort to tap into that massive market.  Since then, Potatoes USA has been working with its team in-country to build that market. At the same time, the National Potato Council has been working with Administration and Congressional leaders to ensure the boarder remains open for U.S. shipments.  During Potato Expo 2023, we sat down with Kim Breshears, Chief Marketing Officer of Potatoes USA, Kam Quarles, CEO of NPC, and Matt Lantz, Vice President of Global Access at Bryant Christie Inc., to talk about the potential for Mexico for fresh potato exports, how have things been going so far, and efforts to open new markets for U.S. potatoes and potato products.  Guests: Kim Breshears, Chief Marketing Officer, Potatoes USAKam Quarles, CEO, NPCMatt Lantz, Vice President of Global Access, Bryant Christie Inc.This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato growing obstacles. 

With skyrocketing egg prices, one of the leading spud promoters, Potatoes USA, suggests a new Easter tradition of painting taters instead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's that time of year: Mall Easter egg hunt devolved into chaos with parents shoving little kids, Potatoes USA is suggesting you paint potatoes instead of eggs to save money this year, Youtuber picked the wrong guy to 'prank' at a mall food court and he ends up shot

Greater understanding of how a wide variety of carbohydrate foods impact nutrition and health within the context of culturally inclusive diets is imperative to create dietary guidance that is relevant to all Americans. Recognition of these foods, especially as our population continues to diversify, is part of the appeal and utility of a new scoring system that helps define high-quality carbohydrate-containing foods.  While there are many ways to define carbohydrate quality, none of the existing strategies, such as glycemic index and others focused on carb/fiber/sugar ratios, look beyond the carbohydrate content and address other nutrients of public health concern--and ones that primarily come from carb-containing foods, such as potassium and sodium. Tune into this episode to guests Dr. Drewnowski & Dr. Rodriguez to learn about: ·       the increasing diversity of the United States population ·       consumer confusion about the role of carbohydrates in the diet ·       how carbohydrate foods provide important nutrients beyond fiber and sugar ·       limitations of the glycemic index and other tools to measure carbohydrate quality ·       how the research community recognizes the need for a globally accepted definition of carbohydrate quality as well as a simple, effective tool to help people make more nutritious food choices ·       the development and applicability of a new carbohydrate food scoring system ·       two published manuscripts introducing the new scoring system and a third manuscript pending publication that demonstrates how the tool aligns with the DGAs and a variety of healthy eating patterns and affordable eating patterns This episode is sponsored by Potatoes USA and has been submitted to CDR for 1.25 free CEU.  Full shownotes and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/230    

In this episode, Potatoes USA Conversation Architect, Natalia Cervantes, interviews Inga Zasada about the latest nematode project and how it can help the potato industry increase yield and profit. Resources for this episode: For questions or feedback on Actionable Science Against Nematodes Project, please contact Alyssa Green at Alyssa@PotatoesUSA.com  To learn more about Production Research at Potatoes USA, visit SpudProduction.com To be featured on Potato-Cast, email Natalia@PotatoesUSA.com To see all the great information available about potatoes, potato nutrition, or fun ways to cook with potatoes, visit PotatoGoodness.com    

For the first time at Potato Expo 2023, attendees were treated to a special potato-themed cook-off, “This Spud's for You – Celebrity Chef Edition,” hosted by Ted Allen, the Emmy Award-winning host of Chopped and Chopped Junior. Two Colorado potato industry chefs (Jason Morse, CEC, owner and executive chef of 5280 Culinary in Littleton, Colo., and RJ Harvey, RDN, CEC, the Culinary Director of Potatoes USA) paired up with Food Network personalities Duff Goldman and Simon Majumdar for a competition around creating dishes that put potatoes at the center of the plate. Prior to the competition, Ted, Duff, and Simon sat down with Eye on Potatoes Podcast host Lane Nordlund for a wide-ranging discussion over their collective love of potatoes, how they incorporate spuds into their cooking, and preview the upcoming cookoff. Guests: Ted Allen (@thetedallen)Duff Goldman (@duffgoldman)Simon Majumdar (@simonmajumdar)This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato growing obstacles. 

Chefs RJ Harvey and Jason Morse are not only contestants in the This Spud's for You – Celebrity Chef Edition cook-off at next week's Potato Expo 2023, they are also innovators in cooking America's number one vegetable! Eye on Potatoes host Lane Nordlund sat down with RJ and Jason to talk about how the cook-off competition with Duff Goldman and Simon Majumdar (and hosted by Ted Allen) came together, some of their favorite potato dishes, and what it means to meet with the people who grow their favorite vegetable to prepare.   Guests: RJ Harvey, RDN, CEC, is the Culinary Director for Potatoes USA.Jason Morse, CEC, is owner and executive chef of 5280 Culinary in Littleton, Colo., and the chef, grilling, and BBQ expert for ACE Hardware.This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato growing obstacles.

In this episode, Potatoes USA Conversation Architect, Natalia Cervantes, interviews Kam Quarles, Chief Executive Officer of National Potato Council about standing up for potatoes on capitol hill and why it's important to know about the issues that affect the potato industry. Resources for this episode: Link to Live Potato LEAF Auction  To be featured on Potato-Cast, email Natalia@PotatoesUSA.com Learn more about Potatoes USA by visiting PotatoesUSA.com To see all the great information available about potatoes, potato nutrition, or fun ways to cook with potatoes, visit PotatoGoodness.com  

In this episode, Potatoes USA Conversation Architect, Natalia Cervantes, interviews Howard Goldstein, MS, RD. Howard provides a holistic outlook on nutrition policies and the impact current potato research is making to stay ahead. White House Conference On Hunger, Nutrition, and Health: Read Full National Plan Alliance for Potato Research and Education: Latest Research To be featured on Potato-Cast, email Natalia@PotatoesUSA.com Learn more about Potatoes USA by visiting PotatoesUSA.com See all the great information about potatoes, potato nutrition, or fun ways to cook with potatoes; visit PotatoGoodness.com

In this episode, Potatoes USA Conversation Architect, Natalia Cervantes, interviews three growers about potatoes, performance, and their plans for Thanksgiving.  Featured Guests:Kevin Schleicher, Director of Sales at Wysocki Family of Companies.  Wendy Alsum-Dykstra, Chief Operating Officer at Alsum Farms & Produce.  Taylor Grant, Chief Operating Officer at GRANT 4-D FARMS, LLC.  :Sign-Up for TEAM POTATO: To be featured on Potato-Cast, email Natalia@PotatoesUSA.com.  Learn more about Potatoes USA by visiting PotatoesUSA.com.  To see all the great information available about potatoes, potato nutrition, or fun ways to cook with potatoes, visit PotatoGoodness.com. 

In this episode, Potatoes USA Conversation Architect, Natalia Cervantes, interviews Kayla Vogel, Senior Global Manager, and Tiffany Thompson, International Marketing Manager, about the recent Reverse Trade Mission with Mexico. To be featured on Potato-Cast, email Natalia@PotatoesUSA.com Learn more about Potatoes USA by visiting PotatoesUSA.com See all the great information about potatoes, potato nutrition, or fun ways to cook with potatoes; visit PotatoGoodness.com

In this episode, Potatoes USA Conversation Architect, Natalia Cervantes, interviews the new Director of Nutrition and Industry Relations, Bonnie Johnson, MS, RD. Cervantes and Johnson discuss the various opportunities for educating those in the nutrition field about ‘quality carbohydrates.' To be featured on Potato-Cast, email Natalia@PotatoesUSA.com. Learn more about Potatoes USA by visiting PotatoesUSA.com See all the great information about potatoes, potato nutrition, or fun ways to cook with potatoes; visit PotatoGoodness.com  

Kim Breshears, Chief Marketing Officer at Potatoes USA, joins the podcast to talk about how her and her team are working to strengthen the demand for potatoes in the U.S. and in important export markets around the world. Now in her eighth year with Potatoes USA, Kim also addresses how the marketing of potatoes has changed and what the industry is doing to invest in potato nutrition science and new marketing strategies to engage consumers and change the way people think about potatoes.  The Eye on Potatoes Podcast is made possible by our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato growing obstacles.

In this episode, Potatoes USA Conversation Architect, Natalia Cervantes, unpacks the health benefits of America's favorite vegetable, potatoes. Resources for this episode: Latest Research Retail Sales Potatoes. Real Food. Real Performance. Marketing Kit Learn more about Potatoes USA by visiting www.PotatoesUSA.com See all the great information available about potatoes, potato nutrition, or fun ways to cook with potatoes, visit www.PotatoGoodness.com To be featured on Potato-Cast, email Natalia@PotatoesUSA.com

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Even the simple potato has a story that must be told to ensure that consumers have the latest information about ways to eat and nutrition all along the supply chain from food service through to retail. The CMO at the US Potato Board, John Toaspern, shares his lessons learned in B2B marketing, his approach to social media channels, influencers, and more. In this Q&A with Tania Yuki, Founder of Shareablee and Chief Marketing Officer and EVP of Digital at Comscore, he shares his no-nonsense approach to marketing, using one simple question that is often forgotten, "Did people's behaviors change in response to what we did?".

Nathan Bender grew up in Columbus, NE and attended the University of Nebraska Lincoln, graduating with an Ag Business Degree. After graduating, he moved to Bakersfield, CA where he and his father started growing baby potatoes in 2007. Tasteful Selections has grown from 250 to over 20,000 acres. Nathan started in the farming operation, then managed the packing plant, and is currently the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Nathan serves as a board member for Bakersfield College Automation, Potatoes USA, California Potato Research, and Tasteful Properties. Nathan and his wife Malisa have 2 amazing daughters: Madelyn 8 and Morgan 3. Troy Burden sits down with Nathan Bender the CEO/COO of Tasteful Selections as they discuss how they pioneered bite-sized potatoes. Troy and Nathan discuss how their potatoes have quick cook times and contribute to healthier and more convenient meals. Nathan also explains how their expansion has opened the door for more employment opportunities. LEARN MORE ABOUT NATHAN BENDER:  Website: www.tastefulselections.com Email: nathan.bender@tastefulselections.com Instagram: @tastefulselections YouTube: @TastefulSelections Twitter: @TastefulSelect  

In this episode, Potatoes USA Conversation Architect, Natalia Cervantes interviews recently retired John Toaspern. John shares his favorite memories, where he hopes to see the industry in the next 5 years, and how he is spending his free time.  Special Guest: John Toaspern To be featured on Potato-Cast, please send all inquiries to Natalia@PotatoesUSA.com All supporting documents for data provided in this episode can be found on PotatoesUSA.com To see all the great information available about potatoes or new and fun ways to cook with potatoes, visit PotatoGoodness.com

In this episode, Potatoes USA Conversation Architect, Natalia Cervantes shares how industry members have been utilizing the new Potatoes USA headquarters office in Denver, CO.  Special Guest: Culinary Director, RJ Harvey, RDN, CEC.  All supporting documents for data provided in this episode can be found on PotatoesUSA.com To see all the great information available about potatoes or new and fun ways to cook with potatoes, visit PotatoGoodness.com.

This week, we talk with an exotic fruit expert. We learn about the strangest, coolest, unusual fruits, where to get them, and why it matters to try unfamiliar foods. Our websites: producemarketguide.com and thepacker.com LinkedIn:PMG: Produce Market Guide and The Packer Instagram:@packernews and @producemktguide Facebook:@ProduceMktGuide  and @PackerNews Twitter:@produceretailer and @thepacker To find our guest: Instagram:@AngelaScarfia TikTok:@AngelaScarfia Many other links for her are on Linktr.ee Thanks to our sponsors Potatoes USA! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Potato LEAF VP Mike Wenkel gives an update on how P LEAF is generating millions to fund scholarships and Potato Industry Leadership Institute.

Potato LEAF VP Mike Wenkel gives an update on how P LEAF is generating millions to fund scholarships and Potato Industry Leadership Institute.

In this episode, Potatoes USA Conversation Architect, Natalia Cervantes, shares recent media highlights about potatoes, retail sales, menu trends and how potatoes are doing internationally. 

We talk with Zak Karlen, general manager of farms for Bolthouse Farms, known for carrots. The 2,400 employees grow, process, package and market fresh carrots, value-added versions and CPG. Consumer Packaged Goods include buzzworthy carrots dogs, Bolthouse Farms juices, smoothies and jolt shots that act as immunity boosters, and carrot noodle kits for quick carrot-centic meals. We talk about how the company has adapted to pandemic health and supply chain issues, including labor availability, freight, prices, weather and more. Also, hear from our sponsor Potatoes USA, providing some merchandising data and insight into the fresh potato industry.  Enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The physiological impacts of eating carbohydrate-containing foods are much more complex and individualized compared to dietary protein and fat; yet, there is still no globally accepted way to define ‘carbohydrate quality'. While some researchers often rely on the Glycemic Index as a leading marker for the quality of carbohydrate-containing foods, the research does not align with this approach. In fact, published studies continue to question the variability, reliability, and utility of the Glycemic Index, especially among the general population.    During this episode, you will hear from cardiovascular physiologist Sid Angadi, PhD, FACSM, and food and nutrition scientist Julie Miller Jones, PhD, CNS, CFS, as they take a deep dive into the latest science and recommendations surrounding carbohydrate-containing foods. Tune in to learn about the limitations with using glycemic index as a marker of carbohydrate quality and get up-to-speed on the research that's currently underway to develop a new definition for quality carbohydrate-containing foods. Tune in to this episode to learn about: Consumer confusion about carbohydrates and their role in a healthy diet What the current nutrition guidance says about carbohydrates The complexities of carbohydrate-containing foods How the nutrition science community currently defines carbohydrate quality Resistant starch, fiber and other nutrients in carbohydrate-containing foods The evolving scientific literature on the Glycemic Index as a marker for carbohydrate quality Insights on how to best define quality carbohydrates moving forward The strengths and limitations of epidemiological research versus randomized controlled trials and the appropriate way to relay findings from both types of research Takeaways for the public, health professionals and the research community regarding carbohydrate-containing foods Resources and research on carbohydrates This podcast episode is a collaboration between Sound Bites® and Potatoes USA, the nation's potato marketing and research organization, representing more than 2,500 potato farming families. Potatoes USA is committed to providing the nutrition science community with evidence-based information about the role of potatoes in healthy lifestyles.  Full shownotes and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/202

RJ Harvey joined Potatoes USA in 2017 as its Culinary Director, where he develops flavors, ideas, and concepts for the U.S. potato industry. RJ called into the podcast to talk about his background, role in fueling performance through potatoes, and impacting healthful changes across the culinary industry by adding potatoes to menus. RJ also talks about putting potatoes on center stage at Potato Expo 2022 to showcase their diversity, adaptability, and versatility. Joining him will be Food Network Personality Simon Majumdar for two fun and educational Expo Stage sessions.  For RJ's recipes for the holiday season, visit potatogoodness.com. To register for Potato Expo 2022, Jan. 5-6, in Anaheim, California, visit potato-expo.com. 

Longtime Potatoes USA Chief Marketing Officer John Toaspern discusses how the market for U.S. potatoes is evolving as the pandemic persists, how quickly things are getting back to normal and how supply chain struggles are affecting U.S. suppliers of potatoes and potato products.

Today on Midday: In Ag Weather, Tyler explains how the wet weekend has affected the crops. *Susan talks with Chef RJ Harvey of Potatoes USA from the Nebraska State Fair. *Jayson recaps the Husker football win in Sports. *Dave has the latest regional News update. *Dave returns with the Custer County Corn Growers on their annual crop tour near Anselmo. *Bob says stocks are struggling in the Business Report. *Susan returns with Senator Deb Fischer from the state fair. *Clay wraps up Midday with John Payne. Listen to KRVN Midday, updated each day after 1:30 pm (CTS)!