News On French Fries and Potato Specialties from Europe

June 27, 2017

A potato processing plant is planned to be built in Tatarstan, Russia

According to Russian media, a modern processing potato plant is planned to be built in the Arskii district of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan.

June 16, 2017

Lamb Weston / Meijer completes acquisition potato division Oerlemans Foods

Lamb Weston / Meijer, the European joint venture of Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., announced June 15th that it has completed its acquisition of the potato division of Oerlemans Foods.

June 12, 2017

Application of PEF in French Fries production: an Elea / Wernsing success story since 2012

Wernsing Feinkost GmbH, a German manufacturer of potato products and delicatessen salads, implemented one of the first Elea PEF systems into their French fry processing line in 2012, replacing their installed traditional preheater.

May 16, 2017

Aviko extends UK retail range with Golden Hash Browns

Earlier this month, Aviko has added Golden Hash Browns to its product range in the United Kingdom, tapping into the all-day dining trend.

May 08, 2017

TOMRA delivers world's largest steam peeler to potato processing company

TOMRA Sorting Food has delivered the world’s highest capacity steam peeler to a leading potato processing company.

April 27, 2017

Key Technology to supply VERYX Sorters for Lutosa's new French Fry production line

Key Technology has been selected to equip a new production line at Lutosa, a subsidiary of McCain Foods Limited, with a complete solution of their optical inspection and material handling equipment that will prominently feature their new VERYX® digital sorters in a contract worth US$9 million.

April 26, 2017

Lamb Weston / Meijer acquires Oerlemans Potato Division

Lamb Weston / Meijer has reached the completion phase of the acquisition of the potato division of Oerlemans Foods, including a take-over of the plant in Broekhuizenvorst.

April 11, 2017

Aviko launches RAS Skinny Fries

Aviko launches I love Skinny Fries, a quirky new fries that appeals to young people.

March 21, 2017

Belgapom: Belgian Potato Processing Sector sets multiple records in 2016

According to the data of Belgapom, the Potato Processing Industry in Belgium last year not only set a record for the amount of potatoes processed, but also a record for investments in the sector, with over 300 million euro (325 million USD) invested.

March 14, 2017

McCain Foods announces an investment of £100m in its Scarborough Potato Processing Plant (United Kingdom)

McCain Foods announces an investment of £100m (USD 120m) in its Scarborough Potato Processing Plant (United Kingdom).

March 09, 2017

Farm Frites' Ultimate Chip picks up Chefs Choice award

Just four months on from its launch to market, Farm Frites’ Ultimate Chip (French Fries for those outside the UK) has been awarded a coveted Chefs Choice Award.

February 15, 2017

Lutosa invests in Burgmetaal lifting tools to facilitate handling of VFFS bag forming shoulders

Belgian metalworking specialist Burgmetaal has installed 20 lifting systems at Lutosa to facilitate the handling and exchange of the (bag) forming shoulders for the VFFS packaging machines.

Aviko announced a €200m investment to add extra potato processing capacity

February 10, 2017

Aviko announced a €200 million investment to add potato processing capacity

Aviko, one of the top potato processing companies in Europe, plans to invest € 200 million (USD 210 million) in new and existing production plants.

February 09, 2017

Cosun Potato Processing activities (Aviko) make up for decline in sugar

Royal Cosun announces an increase in its profit for 2016 in comparison with 2015. The projected decline in the profit on sugar was offset by firmer results on other activities, especially potatoes.

February 08, 2017

Aardappeltelers voorzien het komende seizoen een tekort aan pootgoed

Volgens bronnen binnen de NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) zou de eerder verwachte areaaluitbreiding, als gevolg van een tekort aan pootgoed, minder zijn dan eerder verwacht.

February 01, 2017

Farm Frites launches Extra - the newest crunch in town...

Potato grower and manufacturer Farm Frites is launching Extra – a range to satisfy the demand for crispy, coated, tasty chips with greater heat retention.

January 31, 2017

McCain Foods Scarborough plans to outsource cold and dry storage needs

McCain Foods (GB) Scarborough has informed its employees it plans to outsource its cold and dry storage needs, putting 74 jobs at risk as a result of closing the current on-site storage.

Lutosa plans the addition of a new French Fry line in Leuze-en Hainaut

January 30, 2017

Lutosa adds a new French Fry processing line in Leuze-en Hainaut

Belgian Potato Processing company Lutosa, a subsidiary of McCain Foods, plans the construction of a new french fry line in Leuze-en-Hainaut. The line is expected to be operational early in 2018