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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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NPC Washington Summit Scheduled

Published October 18, 2021

The National Potato Council is creating a new event that combines the organization’s annual meeting and its annual lobbying event. The NPC Washington Summit will be held February 28-March 3 in Washington, D.C. The annual meeting and fly-in event were…
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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…
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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…
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