National Potato Council

The U.S. Potato Industry Seeks Trade Deal: A $150 Million Opportunity The U.S. potato industry is alive with optimism as discussions with Japan signal potential for a fresh trade deal. With an opportunity estimated at $150 million each year, U.S. potato growers are eager for fresh tablestock potatoes to enter the Japanese market. The Potential of Fresh Potatoes in Japan Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, has shared his insights with Brownfield, expressing hope for these trade discussions that have been ongoing for years....

Fresh Potato Talks with Japan Pt 2 In a landscape marked by agricultural negotiations, talks with Japanese officials are stirring hopes for better trade agreements and improved access for U.S. fresh potatoes in Japan. The Unfolding Story of Trade From the Ag Information Network, Bob Larson relays insights from Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, who articulates the cautious optimism surrounding these discussions. Quarles emphasizes that while the potential for enhanced U....