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USPB Works Towards Regaining Market Share Lost During Ports Labor Disputes
Farm of the Future
The unfortunate slowdown in the West Coast Ports from last October through February really affected U.S. potato exports and frustrated many long-time international customers who were unable to get U.S. potato products during the crisis and went else where.
U.S. Potato Exports Down
Farm of the Future
U.S. potato exports decreased for the Marketing year of 2014-15.
More on the Salad Bar Challenge to Potato Industry
Farm of the Future
Last month at the Potato Expo United States Potato Board CEO Blair Richardson presented a challenge to the industry — help place potato friendly salad bars in school cafeterias across the country.
U.S. Potato Exports Hit New Records in Both Value and Volume
Farm of the Future
This last marketing year which ended in June was a record export year for U.S. potatoes.
USPB US Fortified Granular Potatoes Used for Food Aid
Farm of the Future
The United States Potato Board has assisted in making fortified granular potatoes available for World Food Aid organizations. Last year USDA made its first purchase of granules to be used in school feeding programs in Cameroon.
U.S. Potatoes Well Positioned to Supply International Markets
Farm of the Future
For the recently completed marketing year, the volume of US potato and potato product exports grew 10 percent.
Japanese Inspector Visits U.S. Chipping Facilities
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In June, Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries sent an inspector to visit five different U.S. potato sheds that hope to export chipping potatoes to Japan in 2013.