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Podcast: Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes
Episode: Previewing the upcoming U.S./Japan bilateral on fresh potato access
Description: Japan is a significant market for U.S. processed potatoes, but as we’ve discussed a few times on this program, no U.S. fresh potatoes are allowed in Japan. The U.S. potato industry has been seeking approval to ship U.S. fresh potatoes into this significant market for over 20 years but the Japanese government continues to drag its heels. However, on Sept. 16, USDA and their counterparts in Japan are taking part in a bilateral meeting in Idaho Falls to discuss this issue. NPC CEO Kam Quarles and Sam Eaton Vice President of Legal & Gove...