Articles tagged under: Kam Quarles
National Potato Council Prepares for Washington Summit
Published January 7, 2022
Now that the Potato Expo is over, the National Potato Council shifts their focus to an annual meeting at the end of February. NPC's annual meeting is typically held at the end of the Potato Expo, but that changed this…Canadian Potato Industry Wants Potato Export Ban Lifted
Published January 6, 2022
A ban on fresh potato exports from Prince Edward Island remains in effect after potato wart was discovered in two fields last year. At the Potato Business Summit, United Potato Growers of Canada Chairman Ray Keenan said it is not…Reconnect at the 2022 Potato Expo
Published January 3, 2022
The 2022 Potato Expo is happening in-person in Anaheim, California week. "This year's Expo is about making the potato industry's collective business that much more vibrant," said Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council. "We're encouraging more networking this year and…The 2022 Potato Expo is Coming Up in January
Published December 7, 2021
The 2022 Potato Expo will be in person. National Potato Council Vice President of Industry Relations and Events Hollee Alexander says relationships are important in the potato industry. This year's expo is all about making the potato industry’s business more…U.S. and Mexico Take Additional Steps to Open Fresh Potato Market
Published November 24, 2021
The U.S. and Mexico are moving forward with a rulemaking process allowing the U.S. to export fresh potatoes to all of Mexico. This follows a ruling in favor of the U.S. from Mexico’s Supreme Court seven months ago. National Potato…In-Person Potato Expo Happening in 2022
Published October 18, 2021
Registration is now open for the Potato Expo, happening the first full week of January 2022. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles is looking forward to seeing everyone in-person following last year's virtual event. "This is a terrific way to…Ag Trade Team Starts to Take Shape
Published October 4, 2021
The nominee for chief agriculture negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Elaine Trevino, is still awaiting confirmation. Trevino is the current president of the Almond Association of California. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says it’s good…Potato News
Published August 2, 2021
The National Potato Council met virtually for the summer meeting last week. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says there’s work to do across all issue areas including infrastructure, immigration reform and fresh potato market access with Mexico. Hear more…Fresh Potato Import Ban May Require USMCA Dispute Resolution
Published April 9, 2021
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles does not think it is a coincidence the Mexican Supreme Court declined to put the cases up for consideration on Wednesday. "What's going on here is highly unusual and politics are at play." Quarles…