On this episode of the Ain’t That Somethin’ podcast, Les Grigg shares the story of how his great uncles, Nephi and Golden, grew up during the Great Depression, raised money to start Ore-Ida and then out of frustration with all the scraps coming off the french fry line created a beloved American original – Tater Tots. Les also shares how he’s working to preserve the Tater Tot story and his family’s legacy through a foundation he launched, which also has a childhood prevention program, Protect Your Tots, and is working to launch a documentary with a trailer now available for viewing. A special thanks to our Season 2 sponsor Trus Joist! Tater Tots is a registered trademark of Ore-Ida and Kraft Heinz.
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In my capacity as CEO of Franklin Building Supply, I’ve launched a new podcast entitled Ain’t That Somethin’. In each episode, I interview founders or leaders about the stories…
