The U.S. potato industry is advocating for Japan to permit the import of fresh U.S. potatoes.

2024-08-27 00:00

Japan, which is a crucial market for processed potatoes from the United States, has not yet allowed the import of fresh potatoes from the U.S. The CEO of the National Potato Council (NPC), Kam Quarles, emphasized the importance of the Japanese market for processed and chipping potatoes, but also mentioned the lack of access for fresh potatoes.

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