News On French Fries and Potato Specialties from the Americas

Lamb Weston introduces 'Crispy on Delivery': a comprehensive solution concept: special french fries, packaging and best practices - combined to get

February 20, 2018

Lamb Weston introduces 'Crispy on Delivery': Say Goodbye to Soggy Fries!

Today Lamb Weston introduced a solution for french fries that arrive hot and crispy via home delivery – new 'Crispy on Delivery' is a comprehensive solution that goes from store to door.

February 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.

February 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.

January 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.

January 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.

January 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

January 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.

January 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

January 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.

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.

December 19, 2017

Cargill introduces a New High Oleic Canola Oil with 35% Lower Saturated Fat for Foodservice

Cargill introduces a new non-GMO high-oleic canola oil with a 35% lower saturated fat for foodservice. Herbicide tolerance (GMO) is available as an option (!!)

December 13, 2017

#GetFried Fry Café 'Fries Up' New Deals in the United States and beyond

#getfried Fry Cafe, a quick-serve restaurant franchise that offers a variety of topped French fries and finger foods, is experiencing explosive growth throughout the United States, with locations currently in development throughout Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Santa Clara and Egypt.

December 10, 2017

QSR chain Arby`s is testing a massive sandwich stuffed with curly fries: the Arbynator

Arby`s is testing a massive sandwich stuffed with curly fries: the Arbynator

Mccain Foods Canada Recognizes S-Scan Farms As Champion Grower

November 20, 2017

McCain Foods recognizes S-Scan Farms as Champion Grower for its Coaldale, Alberta Plant

S-Scan Farms of Scandia, Alberta was named the McCain 2016 Crop Year Champion Potato Grower for the McCain Coaldale plant

November 12, 2017

McCain Foods recognizes Fiskel Farms as Champion Potato Grower for its Manitoba Plants

Fiskel Farms of Carberry, Manitoba was named the McCain 2016 Crop Year Champion Potato Grower for the McCain Manitoba plants during the annual Growers’ Appreciation Banquet held at Canad Inns in Portage la Prairie.

Unofficial Estimate US Potato Production 2017: between 0 and 3 percent below last year

November 07, 2017

Unofficial US Potato Production Estimate for 2017: 0 to 3 percent below 2016

The USDA has provided a first - unofficial - estimate on the total potato production in the United States in its 'Vegetables and Pulses Outlook' published October 27: between 0 and 3 percent below last year

October 25, 2017

Cavendish Farms Potato Storage officially opened

French Fry manufacturer Cavendish Farms officially opened its new state-of-the-art potato storage facility in New Annan, Prince Edward Island with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

October 19, 2017

McCain Foods (Canada) Potato Processing Line Expansion in Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick Now Open

McCain Foods (Canada) has officially opened its new $65M state-of-the-art potato specialty production line, expanding the company's flagship potato processing facility in Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick.

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