NAPSO & Spud Smart Present
September 22, 9 AM PST
Box vs. Bulk and El Niño: Preparing for the Potato Storage Season
Think outside the box—and inside the bin! Join NAPSO and SpudSmart for an engaging webinar exploring two timely issues shaping the potato industry: the pros, challenges, and key considerations of box versus bulk storage, and what El Niño could mean for agriculture and the upcoming storage season.
Featuring insights from Idaho Hydro Tech’s Blake Isaacs, UFP Packaging’s Shane Zerr, and Columbia University climate scientist Muhammad Azhar Ehsan, this session offers practical perspectives for potato growers, storage professionals, and anyone involved in potato production and handling.
Register now to be part of the conversation.
What You Will Learn In The Webinar
Bulk or boxes? Compare storage methods and discover why there’s no one-size-fits-all solution.
Thinking of a switch? Understand the costs, challenges, and equipment changes involved.
Fresh-market trends: Explore why box storage is gaining ground — and how bulk systems continue to improve.
Smarter storage: See how new technology is boosting performance in both systems.
El Niño 2026: Learn what a potentially record-strength event could mean for agriculture.

Spud Smart
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Shane Zerr
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Blake Isaacs
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Dr. Muhammad Azhar Ehsan
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Emily Merk
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