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John Toaspern VP International Marketing U.S. Potato Board

Explore the vital role of dehydrated potatoes in economic development and food assistance programs. Discover the benefits, functions, and potential applications of dehydrated potatoes, along with strategies for forming private sector partnerships to drive growth.

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John Toaspern VP International Marketing U.S. Potato Board

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  1. Leveraging Private Partnerships: Stimulating Economic DevelopmentThe Role for Dehydrated Potatoes John Toaspern VP International Marketing U.S. Potato Board

  2. Potato “Development” • Commercial Applications • Snacks • Processed Foods • Bakery • Foodservice • Restaurants • Institutions

  3. Potatoes in Food Assistance • Flakes, Granules, Fortified, Blended • Direct feeding, School feeding, Food for Work, Therapeutic Feeding • Food for Education, Food for Progress, Title II: Development and Emergency

  4. Potatoes in Food Assistance

  5. Potatoes in Food Assistance • Flakes, Granules, Fortified, Blended • Direct feeding, School Feeding, Food for Work, Therapeutic Feeding • Food for Education, Food for Progress, Title II: Development and Emergency

  6. Potatoes in Food Assistance

  7. Dehy Benefits and Function • Instant – conserves fuel • Hypoallergenic • Non-GMO • Digestibility • High glycemic index • Vitamins and potassium • Demonstrated acceptability • Versatile

  8. Development of Partnerships • Entry with public-private partnerships • Expanding outreach to private sector • Public sector benefits transition to private sector market

  9. Potential for Dehy • In private sector development: • Base for weaning/complementary foods • Ingredient for fortified blended and other mixed foods • Functional ingredient to improve yield and quality of products • Health and therapeutic value

  10. Private Sector Partnerships • Private Sector Food Processing • Public sector purchases of blends with locally purchased foods • Commercial food products and repackaging • Agricultural development and income generation

  11. Summary • Dehy potatoes have and can play a role in development • The USPB and US dehy industry have a long history of partnering with public and private institutions and companies • Potential development partnerships: • Commercialization of adjusted public sector products • Commercial products adjusted for sale to low-income and public sector market • Sustainable solutions for development needs

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