National Potato Council (NPC)

Company Description

The National Potato Council is looking after the interest of the potato growers in the United States. The NPC website provides information on potato history, potato cultivation, potato statistics and US state potato organisations

Product Types offered by this company

- Industry Associations

News for this Company

Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) — NPC has formally requested a Section 332 fact-finding investigation into Canadian potato trade practices.

January 15, 2026

National Potato Council Urges USTR to Investigate Canadian Potato Trade Practices Impacting U.S. Growers

The National Potato Council voted to urge USTR to launch a Section 332 investigation into Canadian potato trade practices, citing decades-old restrictions in British Columbia and concerns over subsidies harming U.S. growers.

Attendees review potato packaging equipment at Potato Expo 2026 in Dallas, highlighting the latest innovations in processing and packaging technology for the global potato industry.

November 10, 2025

Potato Expo 2026 Set to Bring Global Potato Industry Together in Dallas for Innovation, Networking, and Sustainability

Potato Expo 2026, North America’s largest potato industry event, heads to Dallas Jan. 6–8. Featuring 180 exhibitors, 30+ sessions, and major networking, it unites the global potato supply chain to drive innovation, advocacy, and collaboration.

Closed gate on Japan’s market for United States potatoes

November 01, 2025

National Potato Council Expresses Disappointment on Japan Fresh Market Access

The National Potato Council is disappointed that the United States - Japan agreement did not include fresh market access for United States potatoes. Japan has delayed this market access request from the United States for thirty years, including delays as recently as this month.

USDA Undersecretary for Trade Luke Lindberg (left) joins BCI’s Matt Lantz at a grocery store in Tokyo to view U.S. processed potato products available to Japanese consumers

October 08, 2025

Japan Meetings Focused on United States Fresh Potato Market Access

This week, a delegation of United States potato industry leaders joined USDA officials in Tokyo to emphasize the importance of gaining fresh market access for United States potatoes.