Tater Talk

Head over to our YouTube channel to join Rachael and Hailey for a behind-the-scenes tour of Lamb Weston’s Innovation Center, affectionately dubbed “the crib.” Guided by Candi Looney and Josh Stancil, this episode dives into the creative and technical heart of potato innovation. From colorful design elements and hidden imagery to groundbreaking technologies like steam peeling, infrared sorting, and the iconic Twister fry. Get a taste of the future as the team explores product testing kitchens, analytical labs, and the dream wall that fuels the next big thing in fries. It’s a fun, fry-filled adventure you won’t want to miss!

Tony Henson, Lamb Weston's Lead Principal Development Scientist, joins Tater Talk to share his 25-year journey in food innovation. From fryer-free fries to fridge-friendly solutions, Tony dives into the science behind making potato products work in unconventional restaurant settings. Learn how Lamb Weston is expanding its reach into places without fryers or freezers and what it takes to develop high-quality, oven-ready fries. 

Join Rachael and Hailey as they chat with Jake Fischer, Principal Development Scientist at Lamb Weston. With over a decade of experience in food science, Jake shares his journey driving innovation in product development. Discover the challenges of scaling new ideas, the role of science in everyday foods, and what it takes to lead in a fast-paced industry in this show and tell style podcast interview. This episode may be better for viewing.

This week, we welcome Michael Grandinetti, Senior Manager of Packaging Engineering at Lamb Weston. With a background in Biological Engineering and an MBA in Management, Michael brings nearly a decade of experience leading sustainable, customer-focused packaging solutions. A Future Leaders Award recipient, Michael shares insights on innovation, leadership, and the evolving role of packaging in the food industry. Tune in for a sharp, inspiring look at the future of food tech and the power of great packaging.

In this episode, we explore the cutting edge of food innovation with Benjamin Barrow — a multilingual food scientist whose journey spans microbiology, sensory science, and global product development. Currently an Associate Sensory Scientist at Lamb Weston, Ben blends technical expertise with marketing savvy, having led R&D initiatives and built a thriving social media presence. Join us as we unpack the science behind what we eat, the future of food, and how curiosity and communication fuel innovation.

We’re kicking Season 2 off with something special! Hailey and Rachael spent a day with one of Lamb Weston's amazing partner growers, Ted Tschirky, to explore what makes the Lamb Weston grower partnership so unique. Check out this special episode to learn about Ted, his passion for growing potatoes, and the legacy he is passing down to his son.Learn more about Ted and Tschirky Farms here: https://www.lambweston.com/about/global-locations/united-states/columbia-region/tschirky-farms.html

In this episode, we're excited to talk with Hailey Krumland about our Quality here at Lamb Weston. Visit our website at https://tater-talk.transistor.fm/ and listen to learn more! Visit the link to let us know about other topics you'd like us to talk about on the show! https://forms.office.com/r/vYdvjXmKpPFive Key Takeaways:Sampling and Testing: Multiple checkpoints for testing raw materials, including plant tissue and storage samples, help understand size, defects, sugars, and solids in potatoes.Handling Customer Complaints: Complaints come from various sources like direct feedback, store operators, sales teams, social media, and a 1-800 number. The team investigates and resolves issues by checking production records and communicating with manufacturing teams.Using Technology: Advanced technology like sorters and scanners helps identify and manage defects in potatoes, ensuring consistent quality.Quality Certifications: Facilities follow certifications like the BRC audit to ensure food safety. Customer-specific audits and internal checks also help maintain quality.Continuous Improvement: The company takes contamination seriously and uses customer feedback to improve. The QA team works to fix issues and enhance product quality.

In this episode, we're excited to talk with Hailey Krumland about our Quality here at Lamb Weston. Visit our website at https://tater-talk.transistor.fm/ and listen to learn more! Visit the link to let us know about other topics you'd like us to talk about on the show! https://forms.office.com/r/vYdvjXmKpPFive Key Takeaways:Quality Control: Quality starts with using disease-free seeds. The AG team checks soil and plant samples to ensure high-quality crops. This helps plan production and meet customer needs.Managing Contamination Risks: The AG team knows the fields well and reduces risks before potatoes reach the plant. Technologies like sorters, X-rays, and metal detectors help find and remove contaminants during production.Certifications and Standards: Facilities follow certifications like the BRC audit to ensure food safety. Customers may request specific audits. Internal checks help maintain consistent quality.Sampling Practices: Samples are taken throughout the growing season, including soil, plant tissue, and potatoes. This provides detailed information about crop quality, helping make informed decisions.Use of Technology: Advanced technology like vision systems and sorters helps maintain quality and find defects and contaminants, ensuring the final product meets high standards.

In this episode, we're excited to talk with Patrick McIntyre about farm operations here at Lamb Weston. Visit our website at https://tater-talk.transistor.fm/ and listen to learn more! Visit the link to let us know about other topics you'd like us to talk about on the show! https://forms.office.com/r/vYdvjXmKpPComprehensive Farm Operations: Extensive farm operations covering 22,000 acres, segmented into various departments like potato, vegetable, shop fertilizer, and road maintenance, each playing a crucial role in managing different aspects of the farm.Sustainability Practices: Focus on sustainability through crop rotation, cover cropping, and precise application of chemicals and fertilizers based on regular soil and plant samples, helping maintain soil health and reduce environmental impact.Advanced Technology and Machinery: Utilization of advanced technology such as GPS for precision farming and innovations in machinery like new potato planters and harvesters, enhancing efficiency and reducing emissions.Critical Role of Irrigation Control: The irrigation control room, vital for managing water distribution across the farm, operates 24/7 to ensure optimal water usage and prevent issues, highlighting its importance in farm operations.Passion and Dedication of Farm Workers: The farm is described as a special place with highly dedicated workers who enjoy their jobs, contributing to a positive work environment and strong sense of community, crucial for the farm's success and produce quality.Want to learn more about our guest (and your hosts)?Jeff Metzger | https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-mcintyre-40672a57/Rachael Bedell | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-bedell-66335355/Hailey Dugan | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-dugan/

In this episode, we're excited to talk with Dr. Chandler Dolezal, a Principal Agronomist, about potato trials here at Lamb Weston. Visit our website at https://tater-talk.transistor.fm/ and listen to learn more! Visit the link to let us know about other topics you'd like us to talk about on the show! https://forms.office.com/r/vYdvjXmKpPFive takeaways:Multifaceted Nature of Potato Trials: Potato trials cover both field and storage aspects, focusing on best practices for planting, fertility, varietal studies, and managing crop quality over extended periods.Adaptation and Proactivity: Continuous adaptation and proactive measures are essential to address evolving challenges like climate changes, pests, and diseases, ensuring supply chain security and maintaining raw supply quality.Rigorous Trial Process: The trial process involves multiple stages, from small plot trials to full field testing, isolating variables to ensure accurate results and developing best practices for growers.Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Close collaboration between agronomists, breeders, and growers is crucial for identifying and testing new varieties, adapting to changing conditions, and ensuring agricultural and quality standards.Research and Risk Management: Using research storage facilities for small-scale evaluations helps mitigate risks before commercial implementation, ensuring consistent quality management and training new staff.

In this episode, we're excited to talk with Jeff Metzger about Continuous Improvement and our VeLOCity program here at Lamb Weston. Visit our website at https://tater-talk.transistor.fm/ and listen to learn more! Visit the link to let us know about other topics you'd like us to talk about on the show! https://forms.office.com/r/vYdvjXmKpPFive takeaways:VeLOCity Program: Continuous journey focused on eliminating losses and increasing employee knowledge and skills, ensuring ongoing efficiency and equipment performance improvements.Implementation and Expansion: Started in late 2020 at American Falls, expanded to all fried plants in North America, and is going global.Streamlined Processes and Ownership: Promotes multi-skilled technicians, reducing lag time and fostering ownership and responsibility.Root Cause Analysis and Standardization: Emphasizes permanent problem-solving and standardization across plants for enhanced efficiency and reliability.Restoration and Efficiency: Early phases led to significant equipment performance improvements, highlighting the importance of maintaining and restoring equipment to its base condition.Want to learn more about our guest (and your hosts)?Jeff Metzger | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-metzger-8a9a7711/Rachael Bedell | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-bedell-66335355/Hailey Dugan | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-dugan/

In this episode, we're excited to talk with Seth Shelton about Raw Storage here at Lamb Weston. Visit our website at https://tater-talk.transistor.fm/ and listen to learn more! Visit the link to let us know about other topics you'd like us to talk about on the show! https://forms.office.com/r/vYdvjXmKpPFive takeaways:Importance of Potato Storage: Proper storage is essential for maintaining a year-round supply of potatoes, involving meticulous preparation and maintenance to keep them in good condition.Detailed Storage Process: This includes cleaning and prepping facilities, controlling air speed, humidity, and temperature, and managing variety-specific requirements to prevent shrinkage and maintain quality.Suberizing Process: Ensures potatoes develop a strong skin set to prevent bruising, involving controlled humidity and temperature to maintain water content and minimize stress.Shrinkage Management: Predicting and managing shrinkage is crucial, as it involves significant weight loss due to water content reduction, impacting the overall storage capacity.Collaborative Efforts: Effective communication and teamwork among the Ag department and plant personnel are vital for efficient storage management and maintaining high product quality.Want to learn more about our guest (and your hosts)?Seth Shelton | https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelton2/Rachael Bedell | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-bedell-66335355/Hailey Dugan | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-dugan/

In this episode, we're excited to talk with Jake Henke about Grower Partnerships at Lamb Weston. Visit our website at https://tater-talk.transistor.fm/ and listen to learn more! Visit the link to let us know about other topics you'd like us to talk about on the show! https://forms.office.com/r/vYdvjXmKpPFive takeaways:Assured Supply: These partnerships ensure a consistent supply of potatoes through rolling three-year agreements, known as Evergreen agreements. This stability benefits both the growers and the company.Raw Cost Advantage: By paying for the inputs to the crop and splitting the profits, the company gains a cost advantage on raw materials.Development of New Varieties: Collaborating with farming partners allows for the development and testing of new potato varieties, optimizing best practices and ensuring cost efficiency.Ensuring Plant Compatibility: It's essential to have the right potato varieties for the processing plants. This requires close collaboration with both the growers and the plant operations to ensure compatibility and efficiency.Support for Family Farms: Most partners are family farms, which fosters a rewarding and supportive relationship, contributing to the growth and sustainability of these farms.Want to learn more about our guest (and your hosts)?Jake Henke | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-henke-9724b749/Rachael Bedell | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-bedell-66335355/Hailey Dugan | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-dugan/

In this episode, we're excited to talk with Dr. Thomas Drader about the Potato Varietal Program at Lamb Weston. Visit our website at https://tater-talk.transistor.fm/ and listen to learn more! Visit the link to let us know about other topics you'd like us to talk about on the show! https://forms.office.com/r/vYdvjXmKpPFive takeaways:Global Potato Development Program: Lamb Weston has a global potato development program, working with around 30 different potato breeders, primarily in North America and Western Europe.Lock and Key System: The company uses a "lock and key" system to match potato varieties (keys) with their specific business needs (locks), such as growing conditions, storage requirements, and finished product characteristics.Public and Private Breeding Partnerships: In North America, Lamb Weston collaborates with public breeders like universities and government agencies, while in Europe, they work with private breeders to develop suitable potato varieties.Rigorous Testing and Selection: The company conducts rigorous testing and selection processes, evaluating over 100 new potato candidates globally each year, though most do not make it into their program.Disease Resistance and Environmental Resilience: Developing disease-resistant potato varieties helps reduce dependence on management tools like pesticides, which can be costly and environmentally harmful. New potato varieties are being bred to withstand changing environmental conditions, such as temperature fluctuations and varying rainfall, making them more robust and adaptable.Want to learn more about our guest (and your hosts)?Dr. Thomas Drader | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-drader-759571b0/Rachael Bedell | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-bedell-66335355/Hailey Dugan | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-dugan/

In this episode, we're excited to talk with Steve Bannworth about Potato Expertise at Lamb Weston. Visit our website at https://tater-talk.transistor.fm/ and listen to learn more! Visit the link to let us know about other topics you'd like us to talk about on the show! https://forms.office.com/r/vYdvjXmKpPFive takeaways:Agricultural challenges are universal, encompassing financial constraints and labor shortages, regardless of location.Family farms are the cornerstone of U.S. agriculture, playing a vital role in the nation's agricultural landscape.Lamb Weston partners globally for seed breeding and trials, enhancing their agricultural programs and ensuring top-quality potato production worldwide.Lamb Weston collaborates with universities to breed seeds, starting from potato tissue and progressing through various phases, including field trials, to develop region-specific varieties.Sustainability and innovation are essential for long-term productivity and meeting consumer demands, with continuous efforts to improve practices and highlight their importance.Want to learn more about our guest (and your hosts)?Steve Bannworth | https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-bannworth-49779629/Rachael Bedell | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-bedell-66335355/Hailey Dugan | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-dugan/

In this episode, we're excited to talk with Marc McCoy about Reliable Consistency at Lamb Weston. Visit our website at https://tater-talk.transistor.fm/ and listen to learn more! Visit the link to let us know about other topics you'd like us to talk about on the show! https://forms.office.com/r/vYdvjXmKpPFive takeaways:Global Network: Our extensive network of 8,000 supply chain members ensures seamless operations across all our facilities in the US and worldwide, delivering premium products daily.Technological Advancements: Cutting-edge technology enables us to continuously refine and optimize our processes, ensuring top-notch efficiency and quality.Consistent Quality: The introduction of new product varieties allows us to maintain exceptional quality consistently throughout the year.Rigorous Quality Control: Our lab technicians and supervisors conduct stringent quality checks every 15 to 20 minutes, meticulously reviewing products to meet customer specifications and making necessary adjustments.Pride in Excellence: Our dedicated team leaders and members at each plant take immense pride in producing high-quality products for our valued customers.Want to learn more about our guest (and your hosts)?Marc McCoy | https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-mccoy-a635549/Rachael Bedell | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-bedell-66335355/Hailey Dugan | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-dugan/

Did you know? March 22 is World Water Day -- Listen to this podcast to gear up for the day and learn about some of the sustainable initiatives we have at Lamb Weston to conserve water! In this episode, we're excited to talk with Ian Toevs about our Sustainable Commitment at Lamb Weston. Visit our website at https://tater-talk.transistor.fm/ and listen to learn more! Visit the link to let us know about other topics you'd like us to talk about on the show! https://forms.office.com/r/vYdvjXmKpPFive takeaways:Innovative Water Heating: Lamb Weston has transitioned to Pulse Electric Field (PEF) technology for water preheating, significantly reducing water and energy consumption while enhancing product quality and recovery.Water Reclamation: Over the past 7-8 years, we've implemented water reclamation processes, treating and reusing water within our plants to promote sustainability.Maximizing Resources: We utilize every part of the potato, converting byproducts like peels and scraps into cattle feed. We also capture and reprocess starch from our cutting systems, which we then blend back into our products.Biodegradable Packaging: In collaboration with local universities, we are developing biodegradable packaging from potato peels, contributing to environmental conservation.Community Impact: Everyone can contribute to water and energy conservation, whether at home, in the office, or anywhere else. Small actions collectively make a significant difference.Want to learn more about our guest (and your hosts)?Ian Toevs | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-toevs-p-e-94326090/Rachael Bedell | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-bedell-66335355/Hailey Dugan | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-dugan/

In this episode, we're excited to talk with Fred Webb about our Extensive Footprint. Visit our website at https://www.lambweston.com/about/prem... and listen to learn more! Visit the link to let us know about other topics you'd like us to talk about on the show! https://forms.office.com/r/vYdvjXmKpPFive takeaways:From Hydraulics to High-Tech: We've turbocharged our facilities, swapping out old-school hydraulics for sleek, efficient automation controls. Less operator hassle, more futuristic vibes!Blueprints with a Twist: Our plant-building blueprints are like a choose-your-own-adventure book. We adapt to regional quirks, availability, and support needs to create the perfect fit.Engineers' Wonderland: Our factories are like Disneyland for engineers—packed with cutting-edge tech and endless possibilities for innovation.Team Effort: Building our facilities is a team sport. Everyone plays a crucial role in making them a smashing success.Global Groove: We're a global powerhouse, and cross-functional collaboration is our jam. Everyone's encouraged to explore new roles, learn fresh skills, and tackle exciting challenges.Want to learn more about our guest (and your hosts)?Fred Webb | https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-webb-1a293b89/Rachael Bedell | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-bedell-66335355/Hailey Dugan | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-dugan/

In this episode, we're excited to talk with Donny Krautscheid about our Potato Accessibility at Lamb Weston. Visit our website at https://www.lambweston.com/about/prem... and listen to learn more! Visit the link to let us know about other topics you'd like us to talk about on the show! https://forms.office.com/r/vYdvjXmKpPTop five takeaways:The Big Pile Theory: Discover how our diverse fields support production across all facilities, ensuring we meet our customers' needs every time. Potato "Hotels": Learn why we call our storages "hotels" and not "hospitals" and how we maximize the effective use of potatoes throughout the season.Quality Samples Galore: From field to storage to production, find out how our various quality samples help us make the best decisions for our potatoes. Core Fundamentals: Hear about our commitment to teaching team members and partner growers the essentials of quality and food safety, while embracing technological advancements. Future Planning: Get insights into our three-year crop planning process and how we forecast and ramp up seed for new varieties to meet customer demands. Want to learn more about our guest (and your hosts)?Donny Krautscheid | https://www.linkedin.com/in/donny-krautscheid-4769517a/Rachael Bedell | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-bedell-66335355/Hailey Dugan | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-dugan/

At Lamb Weston, we know we offer Premium and that's why we've developed Our Premium Promise. In this episode, we're excited to talk with Amy DiPietro and Brandon McMurdie about our Premium Partners. Visit our website at https://www.lambweston.com/about/premium-promise.html and listen to learn more! Visit the link to let us know about other topics you'd like us to talk about on the show! https://forms.office.com/r/vYdvjXmKpPFive takeaways:1. As an organization, we put our customers first and will do what it takes to ensure our customers will be serviced2. There are never ending layers of resources to give our customers an unexpected level of service3. Our direct sales force are the voice of our customer4. We spend a lot of time of educating the customer on how we are a premium partner (who is Lamb Weston and what do you get with being a customer) 5. We should take pride that as a company we all come together to ensure our customers are taken care of. Want to learn more about our guests (and your hosts)?Amy DiPietro | https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-dipietro-37a394108/Brandon McMurdie | https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-m-400b50204/Rachael Bedell | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-bedell-66335355/Hailey Dugan | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-dugan/

At Lamb Weston, we know we offer Premium and that's why we've developed Our Premium Promise. In this episode, we're excited to talk with Amy DiPietro and Brandon McMurdie about our Premium Partners. Visit our website at https://www.lambweston.com/about/premium-promise.html and listen to learn more! Visit the link to let us know about other topics you'd like us to talk about on the show! https://forms.office.com/r/vYdvjXmKpPFive takeaways:1. As an organization, we put our customers first and will do what it takes to ensure our customers will be serviced2. There are never ending layers of resources to give our customers an unexpected level of service3. Our direct sales force are the voice of our customer4. We spend a lot of time of educating the customer on how we are a premium partner (who is Lamb Weston and what do you get with being a customer) 5. We should take pride that as a company we all come together to ensure our customers are taken care of. Want to learn more about our guests (and your hosts)?Amy DiPietro | https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-dipietro-37a394108/Brandon McMurdie | https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-m-400b50204/Rachael Bedell | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-bedell-66335355/Hailey Dugan | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-dugan/

At Lamb Weston, we know we offer Premium and that's why we've developed Our Premium Promise. In this episode, we're excited to talk with Jim Quam and CJ Hoye about our Premium Products. Visit our website at https://www.lambweston.com/about/premium-promise.html and listen to learn more! Visit the link to let us know about other topics you'd like us to talk about on the show! https://forms.office.com/r/vYdvjXmKpPFive takeaways:1. We have to start with the best to deliver the best and thats what we do with our extensive footprint to narrow in on the best group of potatoes to deliver the quality we want. 2. There is a true dedication of premium quality and consistency at Lamb Weston: 3.We teach new hires the fundamentals of our business with mentors in the plant and have a year long self-study to ensure quality across all of our plants. 4. Our trainings make it so that everyone has the same lens of what quality, premium consistency is at LW and how we deliver it. 5. We have a deep sense of pride and ownership across our plants - there is care from the very beginning of the process into every single fry that the guest will eat.Want to learn more about our guests (and your hosts)?CJ Hoye | https://www.linkedin.com/in/clifford-hoye-a9564222/Jim Quam | https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-quam-85a73516a/Rachael Bedell | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-bedell-66335355/Hailey Dugan | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-dugan/

At Lamb Weston, we know we offer Premium and that's why we've developed Our Premium Promise. In this episode, we're excited to talk with Jim Quam and CJ Hoye about our Premium Products. Visit our website at https://www.lambweston.com/about/premium-promise.html and listen to learn more! Visit the link to let us know about other topics you'd like us to talk about on the show! https://forms.office.com/r/vYdvjXmKpPFive takeaways:1. The heart of creating a premium product is really understanding what the consumer wants, really understanding the people that we're serving.2. We spend a lot of time and effort in AG trying to make sure that we have the right potato, and we're growing them in the right way. We're also looking into what is the next best new premium potato. 3. Multiple levels for consistency: R&D has to design things in a manner that allows our operations, our manufacturing team to be successful and to deliver that consistent quality every single day. QA has the specs to give a target to act against. 4. Innovation is how we stay premium, and it's not just in the newest product. We have to stay ahead of the curve in all three areas: Product, Package & Process. 5. We have a packaging lab - it is a way to improve packaging and save costs while pushing the limits. Want to learn more about our guests (and your hosts)?CJ Hoye | https://www.linkedin.com/in/clifford-hoye-a9564222/Jim Quam | https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-quam-85a73516a/Rachael Bedell | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-bedell-66335355/Hailey Dugan | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-dugan/

At Lamb Weston, we know we offer Premium and that's why we've developed Our Premium Promise. In this episode, we're excited to talk with Ashley Hatfield and Jeff Plew about our Premium Potatoes. Visit our website at https://www.lambweston.com/about/premium-promise.html and listen to learn more! Visit the link to let us know about other topics you'd like us to talk about on the show! https://forms.office.com/r/vYdvjXmKpPFive takeaways:1. We have different varieties of potatoes to ensure we choose the right variety to create the right fry. 2. Lamb Weston recently signed an agreement with the first green fertilizer factory in North America to help in the goal of offsetting our carbon footprint.3. Signed up with Leading Harvest, a third party certification group to audit our growers and validate our regenerative efforts are truly driving progress. 4. We collect so much data throughout the growing season that it allows us to pick and choose which raw product needs to come to the plants first while the rest can get stored.5. We are very fortunate to have most of our fields in close proximity to large bodies of water to keep our potato plants healthy. i.e. the Columbia River. Want to learn more about our guests (and your hosts)?Jeff Plew | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-plew-15b54543/Ashley Hatfield | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-hatfield-9aa36a5/Rachael Bedell | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-bedell-66335355/Hailey Dugan | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-dugan/

At Lamb Weston, we know we offer Premium and that's why we've developed Our Premium Promise. Through this, we understand how our potatoes, products and partnership all add up to a premium experience that only Lamb Weston can provide. In this episode, you'll hear from Kim Cupelli and Kim Hoffman. Five takeaways: At Lamb Weston, there exists a relentless pursuit to do the best for our customers.We may not be perfect, but we'll uphold this promise through the good and the bad.We are the potato experts, we have the authority in this category.It's important for our operators to know they are getting a premium product.It takes all of us to keep Our Premium Promise. Visit our website at https://www.lambweston.com/about/premium-promise.html and listen to learn more! Visit the link to let us know about other topics you'd like us to talk about on the show! https://forms.office.com/r/vYdvjXmKpPWant to learn more about our guests (and your hosts)?Kim Cupelli | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-cupelli-8a39147/Kim Hoffman | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-hoffman-647b0423/Rachael Bedell | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-bedell-66335355/Hailey Dugan | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-dugan/

You're probably wondering, "why are they doing a podcast?" That's exactly what we are here today to answer. Visit the link to tell us about what you'd like to hear on Tater Talk! https://forms.office.com/r/vYdvjXmKpP

We are so excited to talk about all things Lamb Weston! Check out this trailer to see what you can expect on Tater Talk, the podcast featuring your hosts, Rachael Bedell and Hailey Dugan.Visit the link to let us know about other topics you'd like us to talk about on the show! https://forms.office.com/r/vYdvjXmKpP