Articles tagged under: National Potato Council
National Potato Council Launches New Podcast
Published January 19, 2020
The National Potato Council launched a new podcast called ‘Eye on Potatoes’ during the Potato Expo in Las Vegas. The podcast highlights policy priorities and the latest issues affecting the potato industry. The podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts,…Raybould to Lead National Potato Council
Published January 17, 2020
An Idaho potato grower is now leading the National Potato Council (NPC). Britt Raybould was elected President, leading the Executive Committee in 2020. She is the first female president in the NPC’s history. The 2019 President, Larry Alsum, will serve…Potato Industry Welcomes Phase One Deal
Published January 15, 2020
The U.S. potato industry is welcoming the signing of the Phase One Trade Agreement. In a statement, National Potato Council President Larry Alsum says there is hope this will bring new opportunities for U.S. fresh and processed potato exports. China…Potato Expo Begins Tuesday
Published January 13, 2020
There are new programs and structure for this year’s Potato Expo. "We have a terrific line-up of speakers and educational programs," said Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council. "It will all take place at the Mirage in Las Vegas." The…Szymanski Returns to National Potato Council
Published November 26, 2019
Mark Szymanski is returning to the National Potato Council to head up its communications and media relations activity. Szymanski left the Council five years ago to pursue other communications opportunities in the Washington, D.C. area.U.S. Potato Industry Seeks Fresh Market Access to Japan
Published September 27, 2019
In the limited U.S. and Japan trade agreement, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles said tariff gains are recaptured for U.S. potato products. "We didn't want to be at a disadvantage in trade." The U.S. potato industry is seeking market…Potential to Grow Potato Exports in Japan
Published August 26, 2019
There’s potential to expand U.S. potato exports in Japan. The National Potato Council expressed appreciation of the progress in U.S. and Japan trade negotiations. "We feel positive the Japan situation, by the end of this year, will stabilize," says NPC…NPC Announces Promotions
Published July 29, 2019
The National Potato Council has announced the promotion of Hollee Alexander to the position of vice president of industry relations and events and Hillary Hutchins to the role of director of member outreach and programs. Alexander has been on the…Quarles to Succeed Keeling as National Potato Council CEO
Published April 8, 2019
The National Potato Council Vice-President of Public Policy Kam Quarles will become the Council's Chief Executive Officer, succeeding current CEO John Keeling. Quarles has been with the NPC since 2016. The current Executive Director of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission,…