Episode 14: Grower Partnerships
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 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/
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/