Simplot postpones closure Nampa potato processing plant again

The Simplot potato processing plant in Nampa will again stay open longer than anticipated.

The plant was first expected to close in April as Simplot consolidated operations to its new plant in Caldwell. Unexpectedly high product demand has kept the plant open, said David Cuoio, a Simplot spokesman.

The plant was expected to close Oct. 31, but that date has been postponed again. The line one French fry processing line and packaging lines are expected to continue operating into November, Cuoio said. There’s a possibility that an additional packaging area will run after the line is no longer in operation. A second processing line will continue to run through the rest of the calendar year, he said.

“Our Nampa plant employees have performed in a professional, admirable manner during these difficult months while the closing date of the plant has been uncertain,” Cuoio said. “The Simplot family and the company’s management team appreciate these efforts and wish our Nampa plant employees all the best, now and in the future.”