Papas Fritas y Especialidades de Papa

Junio 13, 2018

Mexico Puts Tariffs on US Frozen Potato Products in Response to Trump's Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

Effective immediately frozen potato products entering Mexico from the United States under Harmonized code 2004.1 will be assessed a 20% tariff.

Junio 07, 2018

Nomad Foods strengthens its potato business with acquisition Aunt Bessies

Nomad Foods Limited announced earlier this week that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Aunt Bessie’s Limited from William Jackson & Son Limited for approximately €240 million.

Junio 06, 2018

Kiremko signs agreement for sales of french fry line with Hyfun foods during Dutch trade mission in India

During a recent Dutch trade mission to India potato processing was prominently in the spotlight as the well-known Dutch potato processing equipment manufacturer Kiremko signed a contract with India based French Fry manufacturer Hyfun Foods

Junio 05, 2018

McCain Introduces New Potato Triangle Patties, Tater Crisps and BBQ Wedges

Mayo 15, 2018

McCain Foods Australia launches Shake Shake oven fries

With the new Shake Shake range McCain Foods Australia takes hot potato chips from the side of the plate to the centre of attention.

Mayo 06, 2018

Lamb Weston saves energy with installation efficient refrigeration equipment

Potato Processor Lamb Weston recently implemented new refrigeration equipment in its Hermiston plant, which company executives said will save 12 million kilowatt hours annually.

PEF treatment makes a preheater in French Fry production look, well... obsolete

Mayo 02, 2018

PEF Treatment Potatoes makes Preheater in French Fry Line obsolete

Exclusively for PotatoPro readers we can now show you a video of the industrial application of a Pulsemaster Conditioner Pulsed Electric Field system at industrial scale, treating the full line load of potatoes (60 tons/hour) for a large French Fry line.

Abril 29, 2018

Oregon Governor visits Lamb Weston - Hermiston expansion

Lamb Weston Hermiston welcomed the Oregon Governor Kate Brown, who got a look at the site where workers are busy constructing the $250 million expansion of the existing french fry factory.

Abril 25, 2018

First large-scale French Fries production plant in Russia inaugurated

Today, the first Russian large-scale French fries production facility - built in Lipetsk by a Joint Venture of the Russian Belaya Dacha Group and Lamb Weston / Meijer - was officially opened

Abril 25, 2018

McDonald's Menu Items from around the World now available in Chicago

McDonald’s announced it’s serving up menu favorites from around the world in a one-of-a-kind global inspired restaurant on the ground floor of its new corporate headquarters, open today.

Abril 22, 2018

United States Potato Stocks up 2 percent

The 13 major potato States held 134 million cwt of potatoes in storage April 1, 2018, up 2 percent from April 1, 2017 according to a USDA report released last week.

Potato Packer and Processor Quik's shows new building and its product range

Abril 19, 2018

Potato Packer and Processor Quik's showcases its product range and new building

Dutch Potato Packer and Processor Quik's recently completed its new building. The company offers fresh potatoes (Quik's Fresh Potatoes) and chilled potato products and specialities (Quik's Potato Products). Both building and products were on display earlier this month.

Potato Processor Lamb Weston Meijer and its neighbour participate in unique energy saving project

Abril 17, 2018

Lamb Weston Meijer and its neighbour save energy in a unique project

Potato Processor Lamb Weston / Meijer and Wiskerke Onions are working hard on the construction of a residual heat connection between the two adjacent companies - a unique way to save energy.

Abril 16, 2018

Potato Processor Lamb Weston reports 12% sales increase to 863 million for Q3 FY 2018

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its third quarter 2018 results and updated outlook for fiscal 2018 earlier this month.

Abril 12, 2018

McCain Foods Limited makes strategic investment in Vertical Farming

McCain Foods Limited has completed a strategic investment in TruLeaf Sustainable Agriculture, an innovative Canadian agricultural technology company that has developed proprietary indoor vertical farming technology to grow fresh and nutritious leafy greens.

Abril 07, 2018

Lamb Weston expands leadership role of Mike Smith

Lamb Weston announced last week that Mike Smith, Senior Vice President, Growth & Strategy, will assume leadership of its Foodservice and Retail Business Units.

Abril 07, 2018

Bill Whitacre, CEO of the J.R. Simplot Company announces retirement

Bill Whitacre, CEO of the J.R. Simplot Company since 2009, has announced he will retire per August 31, 2018

Abril 04, 2018

Global demand for potatoes is up, but US market share is down

Worldwide consumption of potatoes is increasing, according to Blair Richardson, chief executive officer of Potatoes USA during a recent meeting of Wisconsin potato growers