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februari 20, 2018

Albert Bartlett receives largest ever Food Processing, Marketing and Co-operation grant for potato processing diversification

The largest ever Food Processing, Marketing and Co-operation (FPMC) grant of £4 million has been awarded to potato processing firm Albert Bartlett. It will allow the company to diversify into the growing convenience and chilled potato market.

februari 15, 2018

J.R. Simplot announces major expansion of its Manitoba Potato Processing operations

Yesterday the Manitoba government and Agribusiness J.R. Simplot Company (Simplot) announced a major investment and expansion in the company’s Manitoba-based potato processing operations near Portage la Prairie.

februari 08, 2018

Excellent performance in 2017 for Aviko - the potato processing subsidiary of Cosun

Royal Cosun reports a higher turnover and a higher profit for 2017 in comparison with 2016. Potato Processing subsidiary Aviko again turned in an excellent performance in 2017.

februari 07, 2018

Lamb Weston expansion in Hermiston comes with millions in tax break.

Lamb Weston's $220 million plan for its french fry making operation in Hermiston will come with a 15-year property tax break.

Iceland's high court upholds 76% tax on imported french fries

januari 27, 2018

Iceland's 76% duties on imported french fries are not unconstitutional, Supreme court rules

The highest court in Iceland has upheld a ruling that a 76% duty charged on imported French Fries is not unconstitutional.

januari 19, 2018

McCain Foods appoints Mr. José Boisjoli to its Board of Directors

McCain Foods Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. José Boisjoli to its Board of Directors, by its parent company, McCain Foods Group Inc.

januari 17, 2018

Dear Britain, you are cutting your roast potatoes all wrong...

In October chef Heston Blumenthal revealed his top tips for achieving roasties that are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, every time. However, according to students from Edge Hotel School at the University of Essex, Blumenthal has been cutting his spuds all wrong.

januari 15, 2018

Potato firm Albert Bartlett reports drop in profits despite increase in sales

Sales at potato firm Albert Bartlett have climbed 18 per cent to £146m, but operating profit was again impacted by price pressures in the supply chain.

januari 13, 2018

Termina el paro en Perú pero cuestionan la solución del Gobierno

Después que el Gobierno se comprometiera a adquirir el excedente de la producción, los productores de papa terminaron el paro iniciado 72 horas antes. Sin embargo, el Instituto Peruano de Economía y otros especialistas critican esta medida.

januari 13, 2018

Japanese Fast Food Chain puts French Fry Ice Cream Sundaes on the Menu

Japanese Fast food chain 'First Kitchen' launch two types of 'Dessert Potato' nationwide. Both dishes start with French fries with a swirl of Hokkaido dairy-sourced vanilla ice cream finished with two types of toppings...

januari 10, 2018

North America's biggest Potato Industry event is happening this week in Orlando

This week more than 2,000 growers, suppliers, and experts will converge at the largest conference and trade show for the potato industry held in North America, Potato Expo 2018.

Potato Processor Lamb Weston reports sales increase for 2018 Q2 of 4% to 825 million

januari 07, 2018

Potato Processor Lamb Weston reports 4% sales increase to 825 million for Q2 FY 2018

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its second quarter 2018 results and updated outlook for fiscal 2018 last Thursday.

januari 04, 2018

Boldly seasoned French Fries with a side of warm Nacho Cheese coming to Taco Bell...

Taco Bell's most-anticipated menu item release of the year will be available crisped to perfection with bold Mexican seasoning and served with a dippable side of warm Nacho Cheese, beginning January 25 (United States).

Walla Walla county approves rezoning requests J.R. Simplot to enable the construction of a new potato processing plant

januari 03, 2018

Walla Walla county approves rezoning requests J.R. Simplot, enabling the construction of a new potato processing plant

Re-zoning requests related to the construction of a new Potato Processing Plant by J.R. Simplot in the west side of Walla Walla county (Washington, United States) have been approved, enabling Simplot to move forward.

januari 02, 2018

Aviko launches Crunch Fast Food Fries in the United Kingdom

Aviko Foodservice has announced the launched of their Crunch Fries in the United Kingdom. These new French Fries are perfect for home deliveries.

Potato growers make their own chips to fight the big boys

januari 01, 2018

Dutch Growers start their own potato processing to fight the big boys

More and more often, potato growers are opting not to take their potatoes to one of the major processors. Instead, they do their own processing!

januari 01, 2018

Potato Production in China to rebound this marketing year

According to a GAIN-report prepared by the USDA staff in Beijing, China’s fresh potato production in marketing year 2017-2018 is forecast at 97 million metric tons, a five percent increase from the estimated 92 million metric tons in the previous year.

december 21, 2017

Lamb Weston invests 250 Million in additional French Fry line; Quarterly Dividend raised

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today an expansion of french fry processing capacity in North America and an increase in its quarterly dividend.