An attempt to reclassify potatoes as a grain in the U.S. dietary guidelines is being considered as a serious threat by the potato industry. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles said there have been very aggressive efforts by food activists to limit potato consumption. :They have been very bold in saying that it’s their determination that people eat too many potatoes and they want to have the government step in and make those decisions for consumers,” said Quarles. “This is part of a long-running battle that goes back over ten years.” Quarles emphasized there is no debate among scientists, the potato is a vegetable.
News Categories
Latest RRFN Podcasts
Subscribe to RRFN
Get a weekly digest from RRFN to stay up-to-date on all the latest news in agriculture.