News On French Fries and Potato Specialties

July 10, 2023

American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) highlights the role of Frozen Food in Reducing Food Waste

Publications from the Cornell University Dyson School of Business and market research firm 210 Analytics cast light on the lower waste rates of frozen food and how consumers are utilizing frozen food to fight back against waste, respectively.

July 08, 2023

Potato acreage in North-western Europe up 2 to 3 percent. Questions about total production remain

The North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) estimate the area of ware potatoes has increased by 2 to 3%. This is slightly higher than the record in 2020, when it was 522.000 ha for the EU-4 (NL, BE, DE, FR).

July 07, 2023

Potato industry of Alberta contributes CAD 2.87 Billion to the economy of Canada, according to PGA report

Potato Growers of Alberta (PGA) announced today the release of its landmark study on the economic impact the potato industry in Alberta. The report, entitled The Alberta Potato Industry – Growing Success in 2022 outlines the significant growth of Alberta’s potato industry in recent years and documents its economic impact on our economy.

McCrum: The success and legacy behind the thriving potato processing operation

July 06, 2023

McCrum: The success and legacy behind a thriving potato processing operation in Maine

There aren't many farms in Maine that can boast they've been owned by the same family for more than 130 years. One of those is the McCrums.

How Agristo have kept Brexit impact to a minimum

June 30, 2023

Frozen Potato manufacturer Agristo explains how they have kept Brexit impact to a minimum

Agristo is now a good 2 years into the finalization of Brexit. The French Fry company can look back up to this day and safely say Agristo has done everything to uphold one of its core values, which is to service and unburden their clients in any way possible.

Idaho potato packing operation receives $19.6M in federal funding to increase production

June 25, 2023

Idaho potato packer Mart Group will use USD 19.6M in federal funding to construct a frozen potato processing facility

The Mart Group, an Idaho potato packing operation has been awarded a USD 19.6 million USDA funding to construct a frozen potato processing facility. The investment is part of a USD 320 million effort to create better markets for agricultural producers and food businesses.

June 22, 2023

The Crispy Veggie Snacks have arrived: The hot potato snacks from the Frostkrone Food Group

Listen up all you potato fans: here come five trendy snacks, which really bring out the luscious taste of potatoes. These new guys are called the Crispy Veggie Snacks and their crunchy golden brown coating envelops a filling of delicious potato mousse.

June 21, 2023

Potato Processor Lamb Weston Issues FY22 ESG Report

Potato Processor Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. issued its fourth annual Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) report, reporting progress against 2030 ESG goals.

June 12, 2023

Bizz Corporation enters the French Fry market in India with its Chillfill brand, invests heavily in TOMRA line solutions

Soon after setting up the business in 2005, ATOP Foods became India's first potato chip and namkeen producer to achieve ISO 2000:2005 certification for food safety management systems.

Lamb Weston opens new Innovation Center in Bergen op Zoom (the Netherlands)

June 12, 2023

Potato Processor Lamb Weston opens a new Innovation Center in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands

Lamb Weston EMEA opened its new Innovation Center in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands, on June 8, 2023 in the presence of employees, suppliers and the mayor of the city.

US Potato Prices Expected to Ease but Maintain Elevated Levels: Rabobank Report

June 06, 2023

US Potato Prices Expected to Ease but Stay Elevated according to Rabobank Report

The Rabobank report on the US Potato Industry anticipates good prices for the remainder of the 2022/23 marketing year, particularly as the year comes to an end before the new crop harvest begins.

May 25, 2023

Need a recipe for your Fries/Chips in the UK? Try: 'Alexa, Open McCain'

McCain Foods, world’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato products and a global leader in prepared appetisers and snacks, has partnered with Say It Now to launch their first Actionable Audio Ad campaign in Q2 of 2023.

Economists concerned frozen potatoes price may increase

May 25, 2023

Concern that price of frozen potato products in South Africa will increase

There are concerns among some economists that the price of frozen potatoes may increase, adding to already high food inflation in South Africa.

May 23, 2023

World Potato Congress 2026 to be held in Nairobi, Kenya

World Potato Congress Inc. has announced that World Potato Congress 2026 will be held in Nairobi, Kenya. The theme for the event is 'Developing Global Potato Partnerships for Enhanced Food Systems, Food Security and International Trade'.

May 23, 2023

Lamb Weston announces Sukshma Rajagopalan as Chief Information and Digital Officer

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced that Sukshma Rajagopalan will join the company as Chief Information and Digital Officer, effective June 26, 2023.

May 22, 2023

The Idaho Potato Commission’s Frites Campaign Crowned Grand Champion, Sweeps Awards at Best of NAMA 2023

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) was declared the Grand Champion at the National Agri-Marketing Association’s (NAMA) award show held on April 26 in St. Louis, MO for its public relations campaign Frites by Idaho.

Dutch Potato Farmers Find October 1 Deadline to Harvest the Crop Not Pragmatic

May 16, 2023

Dutch Potato Farmers Find October 1 Harvest Deadline on Sandy Soils Problematic

The government of the Netherlands wants farmers growing potatoes on sandy soil to harvest potatoes by October 1 and grow intermediary plants that catch nitrogen in the soil so nitrates can not leach out and contaminate groundwater.

This Mother's Day, McCain is on a mission to celebrate the moms who bring us together by getting them in more family photos.

May 10, 2023

This Mother's Day, McCain Foods Canada is on a mission to celebrate the moms who bring us together by getting them in more family photos.

84% of Canadian moms say they're the ones responsible for taking family photos, which often means they're not able to be in the pictures themselves. So McCain is helping partners and kids to 'Put Mom in the Picture'.

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