News On French Fries and Potato Specialties from the Americas

January 26, 2021

Lamb Weston appoints John Hatto as Senior VP, Strategy and Growth

Potato Processing company Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. announced today that John Hatto has been promoted to the role of Senior Vice President, Strategy and Growth, as of Jan. 25, 2021.

January 10, 2021

Dênio de Oliveira appointed CEO of potato processor Bem Brasil Alimentos, succeeding founder João Emílio Rocheto

Brazilian potato processor Bem Brasil Alimentos starts 2021 with a new president: Dênio de Oliveira

January 08, 2021

Burger King introduces new logo in first complete rebrand in over 20 years

New Modernized Branding and Logo Signals the Brands Evolution in Food Quality, Sustainability, and Digital

January 08, 2021

Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2021 Results; Provides Update for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its fiscal second quarter 2021 results and provided a business update for the third quarter of fiscal 2021.

Aerial view of the McCrum French Fry plant in Belfast, Maine

December 22, 2020

Maine French Fry manufacturer McCrum: 'Kiremko and Idaho Steel are our partners.'

McCrum: 'This project with Kiremko and Idaho Steel was a big project for our family. Trust with Kiremko and Idaho Steel has grown from day one. Our family considers them as partners now.'

Jeff Veysey Retires from McCain after a remarkable 44 year, single company career

December 18, 2020

McCain Foods Canada appoints new VP Foodservice Sales as Jeff Veysey retires after 44 years with the company

McCain Foods announces leadership changes to its Canadian Foods Service Sales Team. With an outstanding 44 years of service, Jeff Veysey has decided to retire on December 31, 2020.

Walking In A Cheesy Wonderland: Taco Bell® Nacho Fries are Home for The Holidays

December 17, 2020

Taco Bell® brings back its Nacho Fries for The Holidays!

Taco Bell's Nacho Fries were incredibly popular and the fans of these tasty fries were highly disappointed when they were discontinued. Now they are back! But only for a limited time during the holidays, starting December 24.

November 29, 2020

US potato imports surge

US potato imports for the first quarter of the July 2020 – June 2021 marketing year were up 19% in total, according to a news release issued by Potatoes USA.

November 23, 2020

McCain Foods Announces Canadian Retail Business Leadership Changes

McCain Foods is announcing leadership changes to its Canadian Retail Business. After a remarkable 37 years with McCain, Mike Barry, Vice President Retail Sales has decided to retire on December 31st, 2020.

United States Retail Potato sales exceed 5-year records

November 20, 2020

US Potato sales in retail exceed 5-year records

Record potato sales continued at US retail from July through September 2020. Total store potato sales increased by 13.6% in dollar sales and 10.6% in volume sales, compared to the same time frame in 2019.

November 13, 2020

Supported by potato industry stakeholders, Washington State University expands research on soil health

Launching new research in support of Washington potato growers, Washington State University is partnering with industry leaders to study healthier, more sustainable, and productive soils.

November 12, 2020

Mexico reinstates labeling exemption for foodservice products, facilitating US exports

The US potato industry was informed that Mexico rescinded its new front of pack labeling regulation, reinstating the exemption for foodservice products, according to a newsletter from the National Potato Council.

November 12, 2020

U.S. Potato Exports Still Impacted by Pandemic, but beginning to Recover

U.S. potato exports for the July – September quarter were down significantly compared to the same period in 2019. This drop is a result of the pandemic's continuing impact on the demand in many markets, particularly in SE Asia and Central America, and the tight supplies of U.S. frozen potato products.

AFFI Outlines Why Frozen Foods Will Continue Trending Up in 2021

November 10, 2020

Frozen Foods Will Continue Trending Up in 2021, predicts industry association

From fruits and snacks to entire meal solutions, the frozen category in the USA is experiencing all-time sales highs over the past year.

November 04, 2020

Bem Brasil goes PEF

Elea GmbH, the world leader in Pulsed Electric Field systems for food processing, has supplied a first PEF Advantage system for potato processing suitable for processing up to 30 t/h.

October 20, 2020

Key Technology Introduces Zephyr™ Next-Generation Horizontal-Motion Conveyor

Featuring a patented direct drive with a counterbalance system, Zephyr's unique motion profile gently moves product with no segregation or stratification and at higher capacities than can be achieved with other horizontal motion conveyors.

October 09, 2020

Restaurant chain TGI Fridays® now offers Beyond Chili Loaded Potato Skins

TGI Fridays® is partnering with Beyond Meat®, a leader in plant-based meat, and one of the dishes on offer is Beyond Chili Loaded Potato Skins.

Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2021 Results; Provides Update for Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021

October 08, 2020

Potato Processor Lamb Weston Reports Q1 F2021 results and provides update for Q2

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today its fiscal first quarter 2021 results and provided a business update for the second quarter of fiscal 2021.