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...
Jul 21, 2025•18 min•Season 2Ep. 23
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 i...
Jul 07, 2025•21 min•Season 2Ep. 22
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...
Jun 16, 2025•29 min•Season 2Ep. 21
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, including plant tissue and storage samples, help understand size, defects, sugars, and solids in potat...
May 12, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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 team checks soil and plant samples to ensure high-quality crops. This helps plan production and meet c...
May 05, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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, segmented into various departments like potato, vegetable, shop fertilizer, and road maintenance, each pla...
Apr 28, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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 : Potato trials cover both field and storage aspects, focusing on best practices for planting, fertility, v...
Apr 21, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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 focused on eliminating losses and increasing employee knowledge and skills, ensuring ongoing efficiency an...
Apr 14, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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 year-round supply of potatoes, involving meticulous preparation and maintenance to keep them in good co...
Apr 07, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 g...
Mar 31, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 potato development program, working with around 30 different potato breeders, primarily in North Americ...
Mar 24, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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 and labor shortages, regardless of location. Family farms are the cornerstone of U.S. agriculture, pl...
Mar 17, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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 seamless operations across all our facilities in the US and worldwide, delivering premium products d...
Mar 10, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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/vYdvjXmKpP Fiv...
Mar 03, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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-school hydraulics for sleek, efficient automation controls. Less operator hassle, more futuristic vi...
Feb 24, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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 support production across all facilities, ensuring we meet our customers' needs every time. Potato "Ho...
Feb 17, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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/vYdvjXmKpP Five takeaways: 1. As an organization, we put our customers first and wi...
Feb 03, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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/vYdvjXmKpP Five takeaways: 1. As an organization, we put our customers first and wi...
Jan 27, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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/vYdvjXmKpP Five takeaways: 1. We have to start with the best to deliver the best and thats what ...
Jan 20, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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/vYdvjXmKpP Five takeaways: 1. The heart of creating a premium product is really understanding wh...
Jan 13, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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/vYdvjXmKpP Five takeaways: 1. We have different varieties of potatoes to ensure we choo...
Jan 06, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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 ex...
Dec 16, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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
Dec 09, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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
Nov 15, 2024•1 min
