Papas Fritas y Especialidades de Papa de Los Estados Unidos

Poutine is elevated at The Coterie Room in Seattle

Marzo 21, 2013

Trendy Fries: flavorful sauces and bold toppings

Beloved fries and tots are taking another turn in the limelight, this time nestling under flavorful sauces and bold toppings.

Marzo 09, 2013

Simplot's Bill Whitacre sees growth opportunities in China and Mexico

Bill Whitacre, CEO of the J.R. Simplot Co., was one of several Boise business leaders who talked about conducting business internationally at a recent symposium by the Consortium for Undergraduate International Business Education at Boise State Univers...

Marzo 07, 2013

Cravon: New Never Fried French Fries from Simplot

J.R. Simplot Company – the company recognized for creating the frozen french fry market more than 50 years ago for the foodservice industry – has once again redefined the french fry experience with today's launch of 'never fried' CravOn™.

Marzo 06, 2013

Restaurant Chains Serving More Lower-Calorie Choices Do Better Financially

Restaurant chains that serve more lower-calorie foods and beverages have better business performance, according to a study by Hudson Institute.

Marzo 05, 2013

Idaho Potato growers approve contracts with Simplot, McCain

Idaho potato growers at a Monday meeting in Burley approved processing contracts with J.R. Simplot and McCain Foods that both include payment increases averaging 1.6 percent.

Febrero 27, 2013

Idaho Potato Growers to vote on McCain, Simplot contracts

Idaho potato growers will vote Monday in Burley on contracts with McCain Foods and J.R. Simplot Co. paying a 1.6 percent average increase, according to sources involved in negotiations.

Febrero 26, 2013

American Frozen Food Institute Elects New Board Leadership

The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) today announced the election of three officers and seven members to the AFFI Board of Directors.

Febrero 14, 2013

Key Technology unveils its Product Definer - a hyperspectral imaging spectrometer for product analysis

Key Technology unveils its new Product Definer, a state-of-the-art instrument, located in its customer visitor center. This proprietary hyperspectral imaging spectrometer helps Key quickly analyze and evaluate new applications and technologies.

Febrero 13, 2013

Oregon Governor Kitzhaber support Conagra Foods Lamb Weston's Boardman expansion plans

Oregon Governor Kitzhaber praised ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston’s estimated $200 million expansion plan, adding a new line to its Boardman plant to increase its capacity for making french fries and other frozen potato products.

Febrero 13, 2013

Heinz to sell to Buffett, 3G Capital for 23 Billion

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway and private equity firm 3G Capital will buy ketchup and baby food maker H.J. Heinz Co for $23.2 billion in cash, a deal that combines 3G's ambitions in the food industry with Buffett's hunt for growth.

Febrero 05, 2013

Simplot’s Grand Forks plant adapts to trends

That Simplot Foods plant that Grand Forks residents drive by along Gateway Drive has a sort of permanence. It’s been there for a half century.

Febrero 04, 2013

Simplot to close Heyburn Distribution Center

J.R. Simplot Co. officials confirmed today that the company will shutter its Heyburn distribution center in a phased closure beginning in August.

Enero 15, 2013

Greg Schlafer to Join ConAgra Foods as Lamb Weston President

ConAgra Foods, Inc., announced last friday that Greg Schlafer will join the company on Feb. 25 as president of its Lamb Weston frozen potato business.

Enero 10, 2013

How fast are you eating your french fries?

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week an electronic fork was presented, capable of measuring your eating habits, and alerting when you are eating too fast.

Enero 10, 2013

Appliance supplier Dacor presents Android controlled wall oven at the Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas

Luxury Appliance Supplier Dacor is responsible for many industry firsts, including the 30"Self-Cleaning Pure Convection™ Wall Oven, which set the standard for this built-in appliance category. The Discovery™ 30"Wall Oven represents Dacor's...

Enero 08, 2013

J.R. Simplot continues its agribusiness expansion

J.R. Simplot continues its expansion in the agribusiness sector with another acquisition. This time Simplot acquired Scootney Springs Seed.

Enero 04, 2013

Andy Capp's Hot Fries recalled due to undeclared allergen

ConAgra Foods, Omaha, Neb., in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packages of its Andy Capp’s Hot Fries flavor product that may contain the Andy Capp’s Cheddar Fries flavor, and, th...

Enero 03, 2013

Jack in the Box® Brings Back Bacon Cheddar Potato Wedges

Bacon Cheddar Potato Wedges are back on the menu at Jack in the Box®! The savory spuds returned to the menu today thanks to an effective online campaign waged by fervent fans who took to social media to lament the loss of their favorite side item.