News On French Fries and Potato Specialties from the United States

G.Rey Reinhardt, new AgriBusiness President of J.R. Simplot
November 09, 2024

J.R. Simplot Company Names G.Rey Reinhardt as AgriBusiness President

The J.R. Simplot Company has named G.Rey Reinhardt as President of its AgriBusiness Group. Reinhardt will take over for Doug Stone who announced his retirement earlier this year.
(LR) Russell Redding, PA Sec. of Agriculture, Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA), and Alex Troyer, Co-founder of Folkland Foods.
October 27, 2024

Pennsylvania invests in Erie County Organic Potato Company 'Folkland Foods'

Governor Josh Shapiro visited start-up company Folkland Foods, located in Waterford, Erie County, to announce a USD 3 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) investment in the company.
McCain Foods in Othello, Washington
October 07, 2024

McCain Extends Job Opportunities to Workers Affected by Connell Plant Closure

In the wake of Lamb Weston’s decision to close its potato processing plant in Connell, McCain Foods is offering career opportunities at its Othello facility to the affected workers.
OH!TATOES, Fully Baked Idaho Potatoes, Frozen Fresh Baked Idaho Potatoes, Perfect for Home-Cooking.
October 03, 2024

Mart Frozen Foods Opens facility for the production of frozen, fully baked Idaho Potatoes (OH!Tatoes)

Mart Frozen Foods, a subsidiary of The Mart Group, has cut the ribbon on a USD 65 million high-tech food manufacturing facility in Rupert for the production of frozen, fully baked Idaho Potatoes (OH!Tatoes).
Lamb Weston Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results; Announces Restructuring Plan and Updates Fiscal Year 2025 Outlook
October 02, 2024

Potato Processor Lamb Weston Reports Financial Results, Outlook and Announces Restructuring Plan

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. has announced its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and updated its full year earnings targets for fiscal 2025. In addition a restructuring plan was announced that includes a.o. the closing of the Connell facility.
Norman Prestage new Board of Directors at Lamb Weston Holdings (Courtesy: Business Wire)
September 27, 2024

Lamb Weston Announces Addition of New Director

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced the appointment of Norman Prestage to its Board of Directors.
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(LR) Nikki Cummins, manager plant manufacturing, Lamb Weston in American Falls; Chanel Tewalt, director of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture; Tom Werner, president and CEO of Lamb Weston; Jon Schutte, plant manager, Lamb Weston in American Falls;
August 12, 2024

Lamb Weston Celebrates Grand Opening of Expanded French Fry Manufacturing Line in American Falls, Idaho

Lamb Weston, a leading global supplier of frozen potato products, is renowned for its innovation and commitment to quality. With a legacy of excellence in the food industry, Lamb Weston continually invests in its production capabilities to meet the demands of a growing market.
The Nacho Fries Lover’s Pass makes a comeback, unlocking 30 days of a regular order of Nacho Fries for just USD 10 exclusively through the Taco Bell app.
July 07, 2024

Nacho Fries season continues! Taco Bell® brings back Nacho Fries lover's pass and debuts Jalapeño Ranch Nacho Fries

Forget National Fry 'Day' – Taco Bell is celebrating Nacho Fries all month long by giving fans the chance to unlock 30 days of Nacho Fries in addition to an entirely new flavor!
How to Cook Frozen French Fries: Expert Advice
July 07, 2024

How to Cook Frozen French Fries: Expert Advice

Everyone in your kitchen knows how to cook frozen french fries, right? With the extraordinary turnover in kitchen staff driven by the pandemic, fry-cooking competency isn’t a given any more. Simplot shared this extensive advice and a lot of tips!
Cultivating Resilience: McCain Foods Expands Network of Innovation Hub Farms
July 01, 2024

Cultivating Resilience: McCain Foods Expands Network of Innovation Hub Farms in North America

McCain Foods is embarking on an expansion of its network of Innovation Hub farms across North America.
Lamb Weston Issues FY23 Global Sustainability Report
June 30, 2024

Potato processor Lamb Weston publishes 2023 Global Sustainability Report

With a focus on making fries and making strides, Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. issued its fifth annual Global Sustainability Report, providing updates on the company’s performance against key sustainability and people initiatives during its fiscal year 2023.
Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2024 Results; Updates Fiscal Year 2024 Outlook
April 04, 2024

Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2024 Results; Updates Fiscal Year 2024 Outlook

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 and updated its full year earnings targets for fiscal 2024.
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At the top of a hill, a tractor with a 17-foot wide planter plugs seed potatoes into the sandy ground at the Ice Harbor Hilltop Farm east of Burbank. (Courtesy: Northwest News Network)
April 02, 2024

The legacy of Frank Tiegs, a Northwest Ag titan who recently died at 66

In the heartland of the Columbia Basin, amidst the sprawling landscape of Ice Harbor Hilltop Farm, Keith Tiegs, eldest son of the late business tycoon Frank Tiegs, navigates his way through the vast expanse in his white Chevy Silverado pickup.
MSU professors Jiming Jiang and David Douches. (Courtesy: MSU)
February 27, 2024

Michigan State University researchers further unravel the mechanism of cold induced sweetening in potatoes

Michigan State University professors Jiming Jiang and David Douches has discovered a key mechanism behind the darkening and potential health concerns associated with cold-stored potatoes. 
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January 25, 2024

Potato Expo 2024 Shines in Austin with 2320 Attendees, Paving the Way for Las Vegas Edition on Jan 14-15, 2025

In a dazzling display of innovation and collaboration, the Potato Expo 2024 concluded on Jan 11th, leaving 2320 attendees and 216 exhibitors with an announcement of Potato Expo 2025, Las Vegas.
Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2024 Results; Updates Fiscal Year 2024 Outlook
January 04, 2024

Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2024 Results; Updates Fiscal Year 2024 Outlook

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) has announced its results for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 and updated its full year earnings targets for fiscal 2024.
McCain Foods USA and Partners Awarded USD 6.9 Million in Federal Funds for Sustainable Potato-Growing Projects in Wisconsin and Maine
November 08, 2023

McCain Foods USA, Campbell's Awarded USD 6.9 Million for Sustainable Potato-Growing Projects in Wisconsin and Maine

McCain Foods USA was awarded USD 6.9 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)
Potatoes, fresh from the field, bump onto a belt before being transferred to a storage shed outside of Boardman, Oregon.
October 31, 2023

Too much potatoes for French Fries in Pacific Northwest

About 5,000 loaded-down semi-trucks of really nice Northwest french-fry-making potatoes are set to plop into cattle troughs or be destroyed. Dale Lathim is the President of the Potato Marketing Association of North America

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