News On French Fries and Potato Specialties from the Americas

Las importaciones de papas fritas congeladas en Brasil aumentan un 25% en 2024, impulsadas por la creciente demanda y avances logísticos
March 04, 2025

Brasil: tendencias en el consumo de papa pre-frita congelada

Las papas fritas congeladas se han vuelto cada vez más populares entre los consumidores brasileños, ya que son una opción sabrosa y práctica de preparar.
Lamb Weston fortalece lazos con productores locales al presentar su moderna planta en Mar del Plata, impulsando la exportación regional y la sustentabilidad.
March 04, 2025

Argentina: avances de la nueva planta de Lamb Weston

La compañía, que está desarrollando la planta de procesamiento de papa más moderna de Latinoamérica, invitó a productores locales para que vean los avances en la obra y anunció nuevos programas de apoyo.
McCain Foods advances regenerative farming with innovative initiatives, ensuring a sustainable future for French fries.
March 04, 2025

McCain Foods Launches Regen Fries. Campaign rewards Consumers for Exploring Regenerative Agriculture’s Impact on the Future of Fries

McCain Foods, the maker of 1 in 4 fries worldwide, is making big strides towards its regenerative agriculture commitment, digging in with the aim to help combat climate change over time and secure the future of everyone’s favorite food, the golden French fry.
McCain Foods drives sustainability forward: Supporting farmers, reducing environmental impact, and building stronger communities for a better future
March 02, 2025

McCain Foods Releases 2024 Global Sustainability Report

With the release of the global 2024 Sustainability Report, McCain Foods continues to make progress towards its goal to provide products that are more sustainably sourced – delivering good food to consumers, while supporting the communities where it operates.
Discover Blackfoot: Idaho's Potato Capital and Home to the Idaho Potato Museum
March 01, 2025

Blackfoot, Idaho: The 'Potato Capital of the World' Where Comfort Food Reigns Supreme

Blackfoot, Idaho, known as the "Potato Capital of the World," is home to the Idaho Potato Museum and delicious comfort food spots like Rupe’s Burgers. Visitors can enjoy potato-themed attractions, the annual Potato Festival, and outdoor adventures at Hell’s Half Acre. This underrated city offers a perfect mix of food, history, and nature.
Federico Peralta Ramos junto a un representante de Farm Frites, marcando el inicio de una nueva etapa de expansión en LATAM
February 17, 2025

LATAM: Farm Frites tiene nuevo Gerente General en la región

Federico Peralta Ramos vuelve a la empresa con un rol de alta responsabilidad y la misión de liderar el crecimiento en el continente.
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Crecimiento sostenido para las papas pre-fritas congeladas
February 11, 2025

Crecimiento sostenido para las papas pre-fritas congeladas

El aumento en consumo interanual proyectado es de un 6.2% a nivel mundial. América Latina es una de las regiones con crecimiento más acelerado.
Total 2024 Retail Dollar Sales Up for Potatoes as Volume Sales Rose for All Categories
February 03, 2025

Potatoes USA: Total 2024 Retail Dollar Sales Up for Potatoes as Volume Sales Rose for All Categories

USA retail sales of potatoes remained strong from January–December 2024, as volume sales increased 3.1%, and dollar sales rose 0.7% to $18.2 billion. All categories of potatoes increased in volume sales.
Bolivia: planta industrial lista para comenzar a operar
January 27, 2025

Bolivia: planta industrial lista para comenzar a operar

Los recursos generados por la comercialización se reinvertirán en la sostenibilidad de la planta y en el apoyo continuo a los productores locales.
The bio-based bag is said to be a proprietary blend formulated and tested to pass OCC (Old Corrugated Container) acceptance testing. (Courtesy: Lamb Weston)
January 18, 2025

Lamb Weston's US foodservice customers can now get their frozen French fries in a recyclable paper bag

Lamb Weston is now offering its US foodservice customers the option to get their frozen French fries in a recyclable paper bag. The new package is the result of several years’ work by its packaging engineers to develop a format with a more sustainable end-of-life solution than exists for the company’s polyethylene bags.
Lamb Weston Commits to Landmark Green Fertilizer Contract Advancing Sustainable Agriculture
January 12, 2025

Lamb Weston Commits to Landmark Green Fertilizer Contract Advancing Sustainable Agriculture

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., a leading global potato supplier, has announced its partnership with Atlas Agro for the procurement of locally produced, green fertilizers. 
Agristo continues negotiations with stakeholders in North Dakota to build a first production plant in the United States.
January 10, 2025

Belgian Fries manufacturer Agristo selects North Dakota to build first production plant in the United States

Agristo is investing up to USD 450 million to build its first U.S. production facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota, driven by increasing demand for frozen potato products in North America.
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Lamb Weston Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results; Board Approves USD 250 Million Share Repurchase Authorization Increase and Increases Quarterly Dividend; Updates Fiscal Year 2025 Outlook
December 20, 2024

Potato Processor Lamb Weston Reports posts loss in Second Quarter Fiscal 2025

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) has announced its results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 and updated its full year financial targets for fiscal 2025. 
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December 20, 2024

Urschel Unveils the New CCLL Lattice Slicer: Precision Cutting for Lattice Chips and Waffle Fries

Urschel Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in food cutting technology, is excited to introduce the CCLL (Chip Cutter Large Lattice) Slicer, an advanced and high-performance solution for producing perfect lattice chips and thick potato waffle fries.
Lamb Weston Announces Appointment of Michael J. Smith as President and Chief Executive Officer
December 19, 2024

Lamb Weston Appoints Michael J. Smith as President and Chief Executive Officer

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. has announced the appointment of Michael J. Smith, current Chief Operating Officer of Lamb Weston, as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the company’s Board of Directors, effective January 3, 2025.
Potato Products of Idaho offers a potato product called MinuteBakers, frozen baked potatoes that can be microwaved in just 2-3 minutes.
December 17, 2024

Post Holdings to Acquire Potato Products of Idaho

Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: Post), a consumer packaged goods holding company, announced today it has agreed to acquire Potato Products of Idaho, L.L.C. .
A group of legislators and ag leaders from North Dakota prepares to tour the Canvendish Farms potato processing plant in Jamestown, North Dakota, on Nov. 8, 2024. No photos can be taken on the processing floor. (Courtesy: Agweek)
December 15, 2024

Cavendish Farms plans USD 150 million investment in Jamestown potato processing plant

Cavendish Farms is planning a nearly USD 150 million investments at its Jamestown potato processing plant. Breaking ground in spring 2025 is an USD 100 million expansion that will increase the annual production capacity from 410 to 450 million pounds.
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. has applied for permits to demolish its processing plant in Connell. It closed the plant in October and aid off nearly 400 workers.
December 13, 2024

Lamb Weston has requested demolition permits for its Connell French Fry processing plant closed in October

Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. is moving to tear down its french fry plant in Connell, dashing local hopes that another company might take it over and bring fresh industry and jobs to the small city.

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