Papas Fritas y Especialidades de Papa

Noviembre 10, 2020

Lockdown 2.0 (UK) is here – AHDB reflects on what it means for the potato industry

In the United Kingdom, Lockdown 2.0 is happening and it brings widespread closure of pubs and restaurants once again. AHDB reflects on what it means for the potato industry

Outgoing chief executive hails the potato growers of South Africa

Noviembre 10, 2020

André Jooste is leaving Potatoes South Africa

Dr. André Jooste, an agricultural economist who joined Potatoes South Africa eight years ago as chief executive officer, is leaving the organization at the end of the month for personal reasons.

Noviembre 04, 2020

Bem Brasil goes PEF

Elea GmbH, the world leader in Pulsed Electric Field systems for food processing, has supplied a first PEF Advantage system for potato processing suitable for processing up to 30 t/h.

Noviembre 03, 2020

Lamb Weston Meijer wants to increase its stake in Belaya Dacha's Lipetsk plant

The leadership of the Dutch company Lamb Weston Meijer, LWM CIS B.V., asked the Federal Antimonopoly Service to give it preliminary consent to acquire 39,38% of LLC Lamb Weston Belaya Dacha.

Belgapom starts its new search for a successor to Romain Cools as CEO of the Belgian potato trade and processing industry

Noviembre 02, 2020

Belgapom restarts search for a successor to Romain Cools as CEO of the Belgian potato industry association

With a new board, Belgapom starts its new search for a successor to Romain Cools as CEO of the Belgian potato trade and processing industry

Octubre 30, 2020

Kiremko starts up Fun Fries French fry line in Morocco remotely using AR

A new experience for both Kiremko and Morrocan potato processor Fun Fries; the French fry line that was installed last summer was started up entirely remotely using augmented reality.

Bundaberg Sweet Potato Fries go Australia

Octubre 21, 2020

Bundaberg Sweet Potato Chips (Fries) go Australia-wide

A taste of Bundaberg will be served around the country as Sweet Potatoes Australia partners with Edgell to launch their new Sweet Potato Fries .

McCain Foods breaks ground for expansion of Lelystad french fries factory

Octubre 20, 2020

McCain Foods breaks ground for expansion of Lelystad factory

McCain Foods broke ground last week for the expansion of their French fry factory in Lelystad, The Netherlands

NewCold 'On Course' With New Cold Storage Facility

Octubre 20, 2020

NewCold 'On Course' With Second UK Cold Storage Facility

Preparations for NewCold's second UK deep freeze storage facility are fully on course, says the company and following the build commencement next month, the operation is expected to go live just one year later.

Octubre 20, 2020

Key Technology Introduces Zephyr™ Next-Generation Horizontal-Motion Conveyor

Featuring a patented direct drive with a counterbalance system, Zephyr's unique motion profile gently moves product with no segregation or stratification and at higher capacities than can be achieved with other horizontal motion conveyors.

Harvesting, prices and future plans: the potato situation in the regions of Russia

Octubre 10, 2020

The 2020 potato harvest in the various regions of Russia

Since the start of autumn, potato producers in the regions of Russia have been facing many challenges, new and old. In the Russian Federation, the average annual volume of potatoes used for food purposes is estimated to be at 13-14 million tons, which makes potato one of the most important crops in Russia. In this article, we present information about the potato situation in various regions of Russia.

Octubre 09, 2020

Restaurant chain TGI Fridays® now offers Beyond Chili Loaded Potato Skins

TGI Fridays® is partnering with Beyond Meat®, a leader in plant-based meat, and one of the dishes on offer is Beyond Chili Loaded Potato Skins.

Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2021 Results; Provides Update for Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021

Octubre 08, 2020

Potato Processor Lamb Weston Reports Q1 F2021 results and provides update for Q2

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today its fiscal first quarter 2021 results and provided a business update for the second quarter of fiscal 2021.

Octubre 07, 2020

McCain Foods opens potato storage facility in Tasmania

A storage facility capable of storing 11,000 tonnes of potatoes has opened in Burnie, Tasmania. The facility, which can hold 9,000 tonnes in cold-storage long term as well as a further 2,000 tonnes in short term storage, is run by McCain.

Octubre 07, 2020

Lutosa rebranding emphasizes worldwide ambition: Potatoes to the world

Lutosa is a proud Belgian Brand, selling its Belgian Fries and a wide range of additional potato products to no less than 136 countries. No less than 94% of its production is exported.

World Potato and Europatat Congresses, Ireland, 2021 – Postponed until 2022

Octubre 01, 2020

World Potato and Europatat Congress, Ireland, 2021 – Postponed until 2022

World Potato Congress Inc., Europatat and the Irish Potato Federation have announced the postponement of the World Potato Congress (WPC) and the Europatat Congress planned for May/June in Dublin in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Construction Potato Processing Plant Expansion McCain Foods - Othello to resume early October

Septiembre 29, 2020

Expansion Potato Processing Plant McCain Foods in Othello to resume early October

McCain Foods USA announced the restart of construction of its 170,000-square-foot expansion at its Othello, Washington potato processing facility. Paused due to COVID-19 restrictions, construction will resume in early October.

McDonald's is seeking boost resilience of its British potato supply chain to environmental degradation and climate impacts

Septiembre 28, 2020

McDonald's and McCain offer climate resilience funding for UK potato farmers

Fast food giant McDonald's is working with McCain Foods and Prince's Countryside Trust to help farmers in the United Kingdom improve soil health and boost resilience to climate change and Brexit