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 the iconic Twister fry. Get a taste of the future as the team explores product testing kitchens, analytical labs, and the dream wall that fuels the next big thing in fries. It’s a fun, fry-filled adventure you won’t want to miss!

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 high-quality, oven-ready fries.

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 interview. This episode may be better for viewing.