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...

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 hi...

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 intervi...

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...

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 u...

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://...

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/vYdvjXmKpP Five Key Takeaways: Sampling and Testing: Multiple checkpoints for testing raw materials, in...

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/vYdvjXmKpP Five Key Takeaways: Quality Control: Quality starts with using disease-free seeds. The AG te...

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/vYdvjXmKpP Comprehensive Farm Operations : Extensive farm operations covering 22,000 acres, segmen...

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/vYdvjXmKpP Five takeaways: Multifaceted Nature of Potato Trials : Potat...

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/vYdvjXmKpP Five takeaways: VeLOCity Program: Continuous journey focuse...

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/vYdvjXmKpP Five takeaways: Importance of Potato Storage: Proper storage is essential for maintaining a yea...

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/vYdvjXmKpP Five takeaways: Assured Supply: These partnerships ensure a consistent supply of potatoes thro...

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/vYdvjXmKpP Five takeaways: Global Potato Development Program: Lamb Weston has a global pot...

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/vYdvjXmKpP Five takeaways: Agricultural challenges are universal , encompassing financial constraints a...

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/vYdvjXmKpP Five takeaways: Global Network : Our extensive network of 8,000 supply chain members ensures...

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 a...

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/vYdvjXmKpP Five takeaways: From Hydraulics to High-Tech : We've turbocharged our facilities, swapping out old-...

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/vYdvjXmKpP Top five takeaways: The Big Pile Theory: Discover how our diverse fields su...

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://fo...

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://fo...

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.co...

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.co...

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....

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...