Papas Fritas y Especialidades de Papa

Farm Frites International fails to prevent duty on import of French Fries to South Africa

Mayo 15, 2014

Farm Frites International fails to prevent duty on French Fries exported to South Africa

An attempt by the Dutch frozen potato chips importer Farm Frites International to prevent the International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) from imposing a residual dumping margin on the firm failed on Tuesday, effectively removing it as a competitor from the South African market.

Mayo 15, 2014

McCain Australia is using scented panels to entice consumers to buy oven baked chips

In Australia McCain is attempting to entice shoppers to buy their cooked potato chips in their local supermarket through the use of scented advertising panels dispensing the scent of cooked chips at the push of a button.

Mayo 15, 2014

US Frozen Food makers launch USD 30m image campaign

America's leading frozen food makers today launched a national effort to encourage consumers to take a fresh look at frozen foods through the 'Frozen. How Fresh Stays Fresh.' category education and promotion initiative.

Simplot Aberdeen, ID potato processing plant

Mayo 14, 2014

Simplot delays closure of its Aberdeen and Nampa potato plants

J.R. Simplot Co.'s Idaho potato processing plants in Aberdeen and Nampa, which were scheduled to be closed this spring, will remain open throughout August due to increased demand.

Mayo 14, 2014

Meade Potato Company invests €13m in new French Fry plant in Ireland

The Meade Potato Company - based in Meath, Ireland - has announced plans to invest €13m in a frozen chip plant at its site in Lobinstown.

Mayo 11, 2014

McCain Foods unveils Brazilian sharing bowl giveaway in the United Kingdom

McCain Foods UK is giving away thousands of Brazilian-themed limited edition Wedges sharing bowls free with two packs of McCain Wedges to drive volume, frequency of purchase and grow the frozen potato category this summer.

Mayo 11, 2014

Cavendish Farms Jamestown reduces potato imports from Manitoba

Potato Processor Cavendish Farms of Jamestown, North Dakota, United States, has reduced its contracts with Manitoba growers (Canada) to 305,000 hundredweight for 2014

Dan Sawatzky, Keystone Potato Producers Association

Mayo 11, 2014

Manitoba potato growers still in talks with Simplot

Keystone Potato Producers Association based in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, has yet to complete negotiations with Simplot Canada II over a contract for 2014 production.

Burger King ads Burgers and Fries to breakfast menu

Mayo 08, 2014

Burger King adds Burgers and Fries to breakfast menu

Burger King is rolling out a new “Burgers at Breakfast” menu that makes selected lunch and dinner favorites - including french fries - available in the morning alongside the chain’s regular breakfast items.

McDonald's Shake Shake Fries in Hong Kong (2011)

Mayo 08, 2014

McDonald's testing seasoned 'Shakin' Flavor Fries' in the United States

McDonald's will begin testing seasoned fries -- dubbed Shakin' Flavor Fries -- on Friday in the Northern California and St. Louis markets

Mayo 08, 2014

Maine potato growers take hit on price in new contract

Farmers in Aroostook, Maine brace for a tough year as processors pay less and reduce orders by as much as 20 percent.

Mayo 08, 2014

Idaho Potato Growers concerned about delays at McCain Foods Burley

A delay in a $100 million expansion project for McCain Foods USA in Burley, Idaho has area potato growers worried about the status of their contracts to sell produce to the company.

Jeff DeLapp, President, North America, McCain Foods

Mayo 05, 2014

Jeff DeLapp Joins McCain Foods Limited as President, North America

McCain Foods Limited announced today the appointment of Jeff DeLapp as President, North America, effective June 2, 2014.

Abril 24, 2014

McDonald's recognizes Simplot for Community Service

Simplot's Safety Days initiative was recently recognized by McDonald’s Corporation as demonstrating best practices in the “Community Impact” section of the company’s Sustainable Supply awards.

Dan Sawatzky, manager, Keystone Potato Growers Association Inc (courtesy Allan Dawson)

Abril 24, 2014

Manitoba Potato Growers still negotiating volumes with McCain Foods

McCain Foods still hasn’t settled on the volume of potatoes it wants Manitoba processing potato growers to produce this year, even though planting is just weeks away.

Abril 04, 2014

PEI Potatoes sponsors 'FryDays' during PEI Burger Love 2014!

Everyone knows that burgers and fries are best friends, making it an easy decision for the Prince Edward Island Potato Board to be a partner in the 2014 edition of PEI Burger Love (www.peiburgerlove.ca).