Potatoes in the Media – May 2025

June 4, 2025

Summer is almost here, and we’re celebrating with this great coverage of potatoes’ nutritional benefits and versatility.

WishTV.com: Potatoes are nutrient-dense and affordable, says sports dietitian

Dietitian Kelly Jones took to the airwaves for National Physical Fitness and Sports Month to share the message that potatoes are “an all-star food.”

[Pottsville, Penn.] Republican & Herald via Yahoo! News: Gov. Shapiro stops by Schuylkill County potato farm

Dave Masser, an eighth-generation potato farmer who serves as chair of Potatoes USA’s Retail Marketing Committee, was recently visited by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to highlight a new state grant program.

SciTechDaily: Can Potatoes Help With Weight Loss? Scientists Reveal Surprising Benefits

Dr. Candida Rebello, whose work has received funding from the Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE), talks about how a healthy eating pattern including potatoes can help reduce body weight and improve blood sugar.

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